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Putin Accuses U.S. Of Trying to Lure Russia into War
Reuters Russian President Vladimir Putin accused the West on Tuesday of deliberately creating a scenario designed to lure it…
Scientists Confirm Record-Breaking 17 Second Lightning Strike
The previous longest duration flash was 16.7 seconds.
Year of the Tiger Money Superstitions
Wish anyone who celebrates good fortune — or say, “Hope you get rich.”
UAE Repels Another Houthi Attack
A Houthi military spokesman claimed responsibility for the attack, which came as the UAE hosted Israeli President Isaac Herzog for a state visit.
US-Backed Forces in Syria Raise Alarm Over Islamic State Resurgence
While not downplaying the severity of the IS plot to free captured fighters from the prison in Hasaka, Western officials who spoke to VOA doubted the terror group is ready to try to re-establish a physical caliphate.
Scientists Speak Out on Being Silenced When Raising Concerns About Coronavirus Lab Leak Theory
Scientists said that they incurred backlash and resistance to getting their work published
Federal Prisons on Nationwide Lockdown After 2 Inmates Killed in Texas
The BOP said no staff was injured and the public was not in danger, according to a press release.
GoFundMe for Canadian Truckers Approaches $10M, More Than Country’s Political Parties Raised Last Quarter
The GoFundMe had been frozen until organizers offered a detailed plan regarding how funds would be spent
Biden Tells Emir He Will Make Qatar Major Non-NATO Ally
Biden said he and the emir had a lot on their agenda on Monday including strengthening commercial and investment cooperation.
Russia, U.S. Exchange Accusations Over Ukraine at UN
Russian Ambassador Vassily Nebenzia accused the U.S. of interfering in his country’s internal affairs and seeking “a classic example of megaphone diplomacy.”