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One Dead, Eight Wounded In Russian Shelling Of Ukrainian Regions.
Russian shelling killed one civilian and wounded eight in several Ukrainian regions, officials reported early on May 7. One man was killed in Petrivka in the Donetsk region, local administration head Vadym Filashkin said on Telegram, adding that four people were wounded in Kostyantynivka. Kharkiv Governor Oleh Synyehubov said three people -- including a 16-year-old girl -- were wounded when a guided aerial bomb struck the village of Borova in the Izyum district. Kherson Governor Oleksandr Prokudin reported one wounded in his region while in the Dnipropetrovsk region, Russian troops shelled the city of Nikopol four times overnight, damaging a gas pipeline, according to regional head Serhiy Lysak. To read the original story by RFE/RL's Ukrainian Service, click here .
Iranian President Reportedly In Helicopter Incident.
Iranian state TV reports that one of three helicopters in a convoy in which Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi was traveling was involved in an unspecified accident.
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Slovak PM's Condition Upgraded To Positive Prognosis Following Assassination Bid.
Slovakia’s populist prime minister, Robert Fico, remained in serious condition on May 19 but has been given a positive prognosis four days after he was shot multiple times in an assassination attempt that has sent shockwaves across the deeply pola...
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Pakistan Evacuates Students Following Bishkek Attacks On Foreigners.
Top officials from Kyrgyzstan and Pakistan have met after mob violence in Bishkek against foreign students injured at least 29 people, including several foreigners, and triggered diplomatic tensions with Pakistan and India.
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Russia Reports Massive Drone, Missile Attack Inside Russia, Occupied Crimea.
The Russian Defense Ministry said several regions of the country plus occupied Crimea came under an intense drone and missile attack early on May 19.
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EU's Michel Says Georgian President's Veto Of 'Foreign Agent' Bill Offers 'Moment Of Reflection'.
European Council President Charles Michel says a veto by Georgian President Salome Zurabishvili of a bill targeting media and NGOS that receive foreign funding “offers a moment for further reflection” on the controversial legislation that has spar...
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Are rising temperatures fueling ALL extreme weather? - DW News.
Extreme heat, floods and storms in Asia, the U.S, Brazil and beyond threaten billions of people globally. Many of the disasters are fueled by humans burning fossil fuels like coal, oil and gas. But not all of them. We take a closer look at the wor...
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Dow Jones exceeds 40,000 for first time ever
For the first time ever on Thursday, the Dow Jones average rose about 40,000, providing new optimism about the economy. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger breaks down what it means. Each weekday morning, "CBS Mornings" co-hosts Gayle King,...
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Sen. Bob Menendez reveals wife has breast cancer amid ongoing trial
New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez announced his wife, Nadine Menendez, is being treated for grade 3 breast cancer. Her trial is on hold as she undergoes treatment. The couple is accused of engaging in a bribery scheme. Each weekday morning, "CBS Mornin...
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Thousands without power after deadly storms strike Texas.
Powerful wind and rain slammed the southeastern part of Texas for the second time this month. At least four people were killed in the storm and more than 800,000 customers are still without power. Each weekday morning, "CBS Mornings" co-hosts Gayl...
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Scottie Scheffler arrested at PGA Championship after traffic incident.
The world's top-ranked golfer, Scottie Scheffler, was arrested Friday morning while trying to enter the Valhalla Golf Club ahead of Friday's second round of the PGA Championship. He's facing multiple charges, including assaulting a police officer,...
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On the water for dragon boat racing
An ancient Chinese tradition is coming to life this weekend in Washington, D.C. Dozens of dragon boats will be on the water, with teams from across the country all racing for glory.
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