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Ukraine says it hits strategic Russian warship in Black Sea
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Russian warship hit in Black Sea, as Moscow accuses Kyiv of border strikes
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UN says nine million in need of aid in South Sudan
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US senators defy China threats with Taiwan visit
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Russian flagship 'seriously damaged' as Kyiv to restart evacuations
Ukraine claimed Thursday to have hit Russia's flagship in the Black Sea with missiles, igniting a fire that Moscow said had "seriously damaged" the key warship, as Kyiv pushed to restart civilian evacuations from the war zone ahead of a feared major offensive.
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Russian flagship 'seriously damaged' as Moscow threatens to strike Kyiv
Russia's Black Sea flagship leading the naval assault on Ukraine has been "seriously damaged" by an explosion, state media reported Thursday, as Moscow threatened to strike Kyiv's command centres.
Prayers but no peace talks: Chad rivals bide time in Qatar
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Jerusalem's Christian churches resist Israeli settlers
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Russian warship 'seriously damaged' in ammunition explosion: state media
The Russian navy's Black Sea flagship has been "seriously damaged" by an ammunition explosion, Russian state media said Thursday.
Biden gives 'crime scene' Ukraine $800 mn to hold off Russia
US President Joe Biden announced an $800 million military aid package for Ukraine on Wednesday as international prosecutors declared the war-torn Western ally a "crime scene" amid fears of a massive revamped Russian assault.
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Iran says preliminary deal reached on frozen funds abroad
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