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August 5, 2022

Blinken flies into 'superpower' battleground in Africa

Secretary of State Antony Blinken flies to Africa this weekend, days after his Russian counterpart swept through the continent. Both are vying for support over the war in Ukraine.

August 5, 2022

3 more ships depart Ukrainian ports after Russia invasion trapped vessels with grain for months

Three ships carrying tons of grain have departed Ukrainian ports for Turkey on Friday as Russia's military invasion of Ukraine continues into its 163rd day.

August 5, 2022

US, Russia move toward Brittney Griner swap talks after Lavrov says Kremlin 'ready'

Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the U.S. will "pursue" a prisoner swap with Russia. The comment comes one day after Brittney Griner was sentenced to nine years in prison.

August 5, 2022

Brittney Griner’s sentence puts spotlight back on strained US-Russia relations

WNBA star Brittney Griner's future remains uncertain amid talk of appeal and strained relations between the United States and Russia, experts say.

August 4, 2022

Ukrainian ports gradually opening up as three more ships loaded with food set to depart

Ships carrying a combined total of 58,000 tons of corn are set to depart Ukrainian ports on Friday under a deal brokered by the United Nations and Turkey.

August 4, 2022

Celebrities react to Brittney Griner's 9-year Russian prison sentence: 'This hurts'

Celebrity reactions are pouring in after Brittney Griner was sentenced to nine years in a Russian prison. Stars like Justin Bieber, Jada Pinkett Smith, and 50 Cent are commenting.

August 4, 2022

Barrasso urges Biden to show ‘backbone’ on world stage to deter Chinese aggression

Sen. John Barasso, R-Wyo., told “America Reports” Thursday that President Biden needs to show “backbone” on the world stage to deter Chinese aggression.

August 4, 2022

Brittney Griner verdict: Biden slammed for lack of 'leverage' to bring WNBA star home

Fox News contributor Ari Fleischer argues the Brittney Griner case highlights the consequences of President Biden's weakness on Russia and the world stage.

August 4, 2022

CNN’s Bash blames wage gap for Griner arrest, claims player wouldn't have been in Russia if WNBA paid like NBA

CNN anchor Dana Bash wondered whether the gender wage gap between WNBA and NBA players was to blame for WNBA star Brittney Griner's imprisonment in Russia.

August 4, 2022

Report: Ukrainian forces hunkering down in communities endanger civilians

Ukrainian forces may have exposed vulnerable civilians to Russian attacks by basing themselves in residential buildings, such as schools, in highly populated areas.