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November 27, 2023

Russian FM says he plans to attend OSCE meeting in North Macedonia

In order to reach North Macedonia, Lavrov's plane would need to fly over Bulgarian or Greek airspace; Bulgaria announced it has granted such permission.

November 26, 2023

World, protesters silent on Sudan massacres: 'no mob outside the White House'

There's little media interest in the ongoing Sudan conflict, with relief agencies struggling to keep donors interested and the lack of demonstrations against the killing in stark contrast to protests over Gaza.

November 25, 2023

Russia launches largest drone attack on Kyiv since start of war, injuring 5

Russia launched its strongest drone attack on the Ukraine capital of Kyiv since the beginning of its full-scale invasion, leaving five people injured.

November 24, 2023

'Special Report' spotlights energy matters: China adds massive amounts to oil inventories

The United States Energy Department is planning to add 3 million barrels of oil to its reserves after allowing them to decline while China has been adding to its stockpiles.

November 24, 2023

Putin's first prime minister and later his opponent has been added to Russia's 'foreign agent' list

Mikhail Kasyanov has been added to a register of foreign agents, and stands accused of opposing the military operation in Ukraine.

November 22, 2023

Biden funding both sides of Israel-Hamas war

The Biden administration resumed the risky practice of annually sending hundreds of millions in aid to the Palestinians, including to the Gaza Strip, where Hamas can divert aid.

November 20, 2023

Finnish PM signals support for further crackdowns at Russian border amid migrant influx

Center-right Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo signaled Monday that his country may take further action to stem the flow of asylum-seekers at its Russian border.

November 20, 2023

Russia places Ukrainian winner of Eurovision Song Contest on wanted list: report

Susana Jamaladinova, Ukrainian singer and winner of the 2016 Eurovision Song Contest, has been placed on a wanted listed by Russia, according to officials.

November 20, 2023

Defense Secretary Austin visits Ukraine as Pentagon urges Congress to pass additional aid to fight Russia

United States Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin traveled to Ukraine on Monday, where he will look to bolster U.S.-Ukraine relations and express continued support amid its war with Russia.

November 19, 2023

Finland accuses Russia of flooding borders with Middle Eastern migrants in retaliation for cooperation with US

Finland has erected razor-wire barriers at points along its border with Russia after accusing Moscow of sending migrants over cooperation with the U.S.