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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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Russia faces diplomatic and battlefield setbacks on Ukraine
The Buffalo News 16 May 2022
By OLEKSANDR STASHEVSKYI and CIARAN McQUILLAN - Associated Press. KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Moscow suffered another diplomatic setback Monday in its war with Ukraine, with Sweden joining Finland in deciding to seek NATO membership, while Ukraine’s president congratulated his soldiers who reportedly pushed back Russian forces near the border ... ....
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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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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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‘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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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
(Nairobi) – Armed Islamist groups and government security forces and militia in Burkina Faso are committing increased abuses against civilians as the conflict there intensifies and widens, Human Rights Watch said today ... The fighting has forced from their homes, most from the Sahel and Centre-Nord regions of the country ... Click to expand Image ... ....
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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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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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‘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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Cuban parliament approves penal code which activists warn curbs dissent
The Observer 17 May 2022
Cuba’s parliament has approved a new penal code officials say modernizes the country’s laws but human rights groups warn tightens already strict limits on dissent. Can Cuba’s tourism adapt to survive after Covid devastated the industry?. Read more ... Cuban authorities have never had trouble punishing dissent they see as dangerous ... Read more ... .
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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: Creative Commons / EU2017EE Estonian Presidency, Aron Urb https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/
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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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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Lebanon vote brings blow for Hezbollah allies in preliminary results
Arab News 16 May 2022
BEIRUT. Iran-backed Hezbollah has been dealt a blow in Lebanon’s parliamentary election with preliminary results showing losses for some of its oldest allies and the Lebanese Forces party saying it had gained seats. With votes still being counted, the final make-up of the 128-member parliament has yet to emerge ... “A NEW BEGINNING“ ... ....