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Belarusian Player Sabalenka Skips French Open Press Conference Citing Mental Health.
Belarusian tennis star Aryna Sabalenka (file photo)
Belarusian tennis star Aryna Sabalenka skipped the post-match press conference at the French Open on June 2, citing mental health reasons. After defeating Russian Kamilla Rakhimova, the world No. 2 instead released an interview with the tournament organizers in which she said she had not felt safe at a press conference two days earlier during which she was asked about Russia's invasion of Ukraine and her country's role as a staging ground for Moscow's troops and weapons. Sabalenka said that her choice not to take part in the press conference was supported by the French Open organizers. To read the original story by Reuters, click here .
Iran Downplays Impact Of Israel's Reported Retaliatory Air Attack.
Tehran has downplayed the scope and impact of a reported Israeli attack on targets inside Iran that appeared to be in retaliation for an unprecedented air attack the Islamic republic launched last weekend on its sworn enemy amid signs that an esca...
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Ukraine Shoots Down 2 Of 7 Russian Missiles As Russia Says It Downs 50 Ukrainian Drones.
Russian troops launched seven missiles from Belgorod region and the Black Sea at targets in Ukraine on April 20, the Ukrainian Air Force reported.
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U.S. House On Brink Of Approving Crucial Ukraine Aid
The House of Representatives is to vote on April 20 on a $95 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel, and other U.S. allies after Democrats and Republicans finally joined together behind the legislation following months of Republican opposition ov...
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Srebrenica Genocide Must Be Condemned, Denial Banned, 2 Members Of Bosnian Presidency Tell UN.
The 1995 genocide in Srebrenica must be globally condemned, support for victims must be expressed, and denial of genocide and glorification of war criminals be banned to prevent future similar tragedies, two members of the tripartite presidency of...
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U.S. National Dies In Occupied Donetsk, Says Russian Journalist
Russell Bentley, a U.S. national, has died in the Russian-controlled city of Donetsk in Ukraine, Margarita Simonyan, the head of Russia's state media outlet RT, wrote on Telegram on April 19.
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What is behind the record downpour? - DW News
One of the world's busiest travel hubs — Dubai International Airport — has partially resumed operations after heavy flooding forced it to close on Wednesday. The standstill came after the United Arab Emirates was hit by a record breaking storm. Mo...
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Kari Lake tells supporters to ‘strap on a Glock’ for election.
Republican US Senate candidate from Arizona Kari Lake told supporters during a speech in Arizona to ‘strap on a Glock’ for the election. Writer and editor for Protect Democracy Amanda Carpenter and editor in Chief and CEO of Zeteo Mehdi Hasan join...
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Why Prague's homeless are resorting to poverty tourism.
Homelessness is on the rise globally, and the Czech Republic has the highest rate in central and eastern Europe. The Guardian visited Prague, for a long time a popular destination for tourists, to see how even this sector caters for the city’s vis...
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UN weighs vote on full Palestinian membership
Virginia congressional candidate Derrick Anderson joined 'Fox & Friends First' to discuss the latest on the conflict between Israel and Iran and what the key takeaways are regarding Iranian military capabilities following the weekend attack. #FoxN...
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Vigilante groups take up arms to protect villages in Nigeria.
Vigilante groups take up arms to protect villages in Nigeria A growing number of states in Nigeria's conflict-hit northern region are setting up community-based vigilante groups to protect villages from kidnappings and killings. SUBSCRIBE to our Y...
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Stardust fire inquest: Verdict due into blaze that killed 48 people.
An inquest verdict is due to be delivered on a devastating nightclub fire that killed 48 people 43 years ago. Hundreds of others were injured and - for more than four decades - those affected have demanded answers and justice. SUBSCRIBE to our You...
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