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Explosions Reported At Military Airfield In Russian-Occupied Crimea.
A series of explosions rang out overnight in the area of the military airfield in the city of Dzhankoy in the north of Ukraine's Russian-occupied Crimea region. The Telegram channel Astra showed several videos from local residents that showed flames shooting skyward amid large plumes of smoke at what reportedly was the airfield. The reports could not be independently confirmed. Russian authorities in Crimea did not immediately comment on the reports. To read the original report by RFE/RL's Ukrainian Service, click here .
Zelenskiy Sacks Senior Cybersecurity Officer Amid Corruption Allegations.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has dismissed Ilya Vityuk, head of the cybersecurity department of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU), amid allegations of corruption.
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Russia Breached Global Chemical Weapons Ban In Ukraine War, U.
The United States on May 1 accused Russia of violating the international chemical weapons ban by deploying the choking agent chloropicrin against Ukrainian troops and using riot control agents "as a method of warfare" in Ukraine.
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New Sanctions Aim To Further Degrade Russia's Ability To Manufacture Weapons.
The U.S. Treasury Department on May 1 imposed new sanctions on hundreds of companies and people tied to Russia's weapons development program as part of its continuing effort to limit Russia’s ability to access the materials it needs to “prosecute ...
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EU Remains Serbia's Goal, Says Prime Minister-Elect.
Prime minister-elect Milos Vucevic told the Serbian parliament on May 1 that membership in the European Union remains the country’s strategic goal but said “burdens” introduced into the membership process “cannot be ignored.”
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New Serbian Government Maintains Policy Of 'Sitting On Two Chairs' Of East And West.
By appointing two members who are under U.S. sanctions to the new Serbian government, Belgrade has only nurtured its relationship with Moscow, a senior associate with the Berlin-based Council for Democratization Policy told RFE/RL on April 30.
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What's in the latest Israel-Hamas cease-fire deal?
As the Israel-Hamas war nears its seventh month, world leaders are looking for ways to pressure both Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Hamas leaders to agree to a cease-fire. Jon Alterman, senior vice president at the Center for Strate...
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Black male voters in Georgia on why they're backing Republicans.
According to CBS News polling, President Biden is losing support among Black voters in Georgia compared to 2020. CBS News campaign reporter Taurean Small sat down with several Black male voters in the state who are backing Republicans. CBS News St...
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Moscow Zoo opens outdoor enclosure for giant panda cub.
Giant panda cub Katyusha, the first panda to be born in Russia, and her mother, Ding Ding, enjoyed exploring their surroundings after the Moscow Zoo opened a new outdoor enclosure for the pandas. ––– Subscribe to ABC News on YouTube: Watch 24/7 co...
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Columbia protesters continue encampment despite ultimatum.
School officials and the protesters said negotiations to end the encampment broke down. Subscribe to ABC News on YouTube: Watch 24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events on ABC News Live: Watch full episodes of World News Tonight with David M...
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New report sheds light on violence against people experiencing homelessness.
A new report is examining acts of extreme violence toward people experiencing homelessness. CBS News reporter Bo Erickson looks at the causes and potential solutions for the violence. CBS News 24/7 is the premier anchored streaming news service fr...
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Congress looks to pass bipartisan antisemitism bill.
Congress is back in session this week, and one of the first things it will look to address is antisemitism on college campuses. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the details. CBS News 24/7 is the premier anchored streaming ...
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