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Russia threatens to deploy tactical nuclear weapons on its European border 'when NATO bases appear in Sweden and Finland'
The Daily Mail 16 May 2022
Russian state television has said Moscow may deploy tactical nuclear weapons to its European borders if Finland and Sweden allow military bases on their territory after joining NATO. Sweden's Social Democrats yesterday said they had dropped their opposition to NATO membership only hours after Finland confirmed its intention to join the alliance ... .
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Sweden confirms it will apply to join Nato, one day after Finland
The Irish Times 16 May 2022
The Swedish government has confirmed it intends to apply for membership of Nato, joining neighbouring Finland in a dramatic decision that marks one of the biggest strategic consequences of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine to date ... “This is the best thing for Sweden’s security. We will inform Nato that we want to become a member of the alliance.” ... .
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Pentagon: Ukrainian servicemen have completed training on Phoenix Ghost kamikaze drones
Democratic Underground 16 May 2022
The Ukrainian military has completed training on the use of American attack drones Phoenix Ghost, which were developed specifically for the Ukrainain Armed Forces, said Senior U.S. Defense Official at a briefing. "We hadn't talked about that in a while. The training that was done on the Phoenix Ghost has been completed," he said ... .
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Burkina Faso: Armed Islamists Kill, Rape Civilians
Human Rights Watch 16 May 2022
The fighting has forced from their homes, most from the Sahel and Centre-Nord regions of the country. “Armed Islamist groups are demonstrating day after day their profound disregard for the lives and livelihoods of civilians,” said Corinne Dufka, Sahel director at Human Rights Watch ... Click to expand Image. © 2022 John Emerson for Human Rights Watch.
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‘Military tension will rise’: Russia chides NATO Nordic expansion
Al Jazeera 16 May 2022
While Russia does not see Finland and Sweden’s decision to join NATO as a threat, deployment of military infrastructure there may trigger a response from Moscow, President Vladimir Putin warned on Monday ... A Russian official also warned the West it will not “simply put up” with NATO’s expansion near its borders ... .
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Boris Johnson Says UK 'Will Act' If EU Refuses To Give Way On Northern Ireland Protocol
Huffington Post 16 May 2022
Boris Johnson says he will say more about his plans in the coming days. Boris Johnson has warned the EU that he is prepared to unilaterally rip up parts of the Northern Ireland Protocol unless Brussels agrees to make major changes to it ... He added. “We will always keep the door wide open to genuine dialogue ... “I hope the EU’s position changes ... Related... .
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Pakistan facing bankruptcy as the economy crumbles
Asiatimes 16 May 2022
PESHAWAR – Taking its cue from Sri Lanka, Pakistan is heading toward bankruptcy amid a highly charged political atmosphere marked by threats of a march on the capital Islamabad by the ousted prime minister, who is demanding fresh elections in the country by May 20 ... Photo. AFP / Aamir Qureshi Rupee at record lows ... Photo ... Photo ... ....
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‘Never say never’: Melania Trump does not rule out second White House term
The Guardian 16 May 2022
Melania Trump has refused to rule out a second term as first lady, should her husband capture the White House again.“Never say never,” she said.Velvet gloves to iron fists ... .
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Ukraine: The children's camp that became an execution ground
BBC News 16 May 2022
Since Russian forces were pushed back from Kyiv at the end of March, the bodies of more than 1,000 civilians have been discovered in the Bucha region - many hastily buried in shallow graves. The BBC's Sarah Rainsford has been investigating what happened at a children's summer camp - now being treated as a crime scene ... "There was fear in his voice." ... .
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China’s Communist Party congress: all praise Xi Jinping but draw the line at Mao
South China Morning Post 16 May 2022photo: AP / Afrifame Pictures
Rwanda president suggests UK extradite genocide suspects after asylum deal
The Observer 16 May 2022
Paul Kagame, the president of Rwanda, has suggested the UK extradite suspects wanted in the east African country for alleged roles in the 1994 genocide, after a controversial deal with the Home Office to process asylum seekers there ... “We sent case files [to the UK] and … investigated. These are clear case files ... They deny the allegations against them.
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Ukraine prepares for new Russian Donbas push, says gains made in north
The Times of India 16 May 2022
KYIV. Ukraine was preparing Monday for a new Russian push in the eastern Donbas region, as Kyiv said its army's counterattack around Kharkiv had gained momentum ... "The occupiers still do not want to admit that they are in a dead-end and their so-called 'special operation' has already gone bankrupt," he added ... .
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Kenya elections 2022: Raila Odinga picks Martha Karua as running mate
BBC News 16 May 2022
One of the frontrunners in Kenya's presidential election has picked a veteran female politician and one-time rival as his running mate. Raila Odinga named Martha Karua to the role on Monday, making her the first woman to run on a major political party's presidential ticket ... She also ran for president in 2013 ... More about Kenya's elections. ... Top Stories.
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Macron names first French female PM in three decades
The News International 16 May 2022
PARIS. President Emmanuel Macron on Monday named Labour Minister Elisabeth Borne as prime minister to lead his ambitious reform plans, the first woman to head the French government in over 30 years ... The last woman premier, Edith Cresson, briefly headed the cabinet from May 1991 to April 1992 under president Francois Mitterrand ... .
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Research suggests soil from moon can generate fuel, oxygen
The Siasat Daily 16 May 2022
Nanjing. Moon soil contains active compounds that can convert carbon dioxide into oxygen and fuels, according to a recent study ... The strategy uses no external energy but sunlight to produce a variety of desirable products such as water, oxygen, and fuel that could support life on a moonbase, the researchers said ... .