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Russia, China Set To Ink Bilateral Pacts Despite Western Criticism.
Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin (file photo)
Pressure from the West is strengthening Russia's ties with China, Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin said in a meeting with his Chinese counterpart in Beijing on May 24. Mishustin's visit comes as Russia is increasingly turning to China for diplomatic and economic support amid growing isolation over its invasion of Ukraine. In opening remarks at his meeting with Chinese Premier Li Qiang, Mishustin did not mention the 15-month-old war that China, in deference to Moscow, has refused to criticize, focusing instead on economic cooperation between the neighbors that have partnered in challenging the U.S. lead in global affairs. To read the original story by AP, click here .
Cyberpartisans Hack Belarusian Fertilizer Plant, Demand Release Of Political Prisoners.
A group known as Cyberpartisans says it hacked into the computers and security systems of a major Belarusian state-run producer of nitrogen compounds and fertilizers and is demanding the release of workers who were arrested during protests against...
Belarusian Factory Hacked By Group Demanding Release Of Prisoners Who Protested 2020 Election.
A group known as Cyberpartisans says it hacked into the computers and security systems of a major Belarusian state-run producer of nitrogen compounds and fertilizers and is demanding the release of workers who were arrested during protests against...
Republika Srpska Parliament Adopts Report Denying Srebrenica Genocide.
The parliament of Bosnia-Herzegovina's ethnic Serbian entity on April 18 adopted a report stating that the killing of 8,000 Muslims in Srebrenica during the Bosnian War did not constitute genocide, contravening the rulings of international courts.
Sister Of Iranian Protest Victim Detained By Tehran's Morality Police.
The sister of Nika Shakarmi, a victim of the Women, Life, Freedom movement protests, has been detained by Tehran's morality police for failing to adhere to the Iran's mandatory hijab law.
4 Pakistani Customs Officials Killed After Gunmen Ambush Vehicle.
Unidentified gunmen ambushed a vehicle carrying officials from the customs department in northwestern Pakistan on April 18, killing four of them before fleeing the scene, police said.
Israel weighs counterattack options on Iran as US urges restraint.
Israel is considering how to respond to Iran's weekend missile and drone strikes, as the United States and its allies urge the government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu not to escalate and risk igniting a wider regional conflict. White House...
Columbia University president to testify before lawmakers on antisemitism.
The president of Columbia University is set to face questions from lawmakers after the school became one of the epicenters for protests stemming from the Hamas attack on Israel. » Subscribe to NBC News: NBC News Digital is a collection of innovati...
Gutfeld: This would give Trump martyr status
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Fire destroys iconic 400-year-old building in Copenhagen.
Firefighters battled a blaze that collapsed the historic Copenhagen old stock exchange that dates back 400 years. NBC's Kier Simmons gets residents' reactions to watching the iconic building fall and reports on how witnesses teamed up with workers...
WATCH: Elephant escapes circus and wanders Montana streets.
An elephant named Viola escaped from a traveling circus and took a walk through the streets of Butte, Montana, before she was recaptured. » Subscribe to NBC News: NBC News Digital is a collection of innovative and powerful news brands that deliver...
Dubai residents use boat to navigate flooded streets.
Heavy rains battered parts of the Middle East flooding the United Arab Emirates. At least 18 people died in Oman, due to the severe weather. » Subscribe to NBC News: NBC News Digital is a collection of innovative and powerful news brands that deli...