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Moldova's Big EU Decision: What's Really at Stake?

October 19, 2024

Moldova is at a crossroads. Voters are deciding whether to lean towards the European Union (EU) or not. Recent polls show that about half of the voters (53 percent according to one survey) are for joining the EU. But there's a twist. Moldova is also voting for its president, Maia Sandu, who's curren

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The Shifting Alliances: US Worried About North Korea and Russia's Growing Ties

October 19, 2024

U. S. officials have sounded the alarm over North Korea's increasing support for Russia in its Ukraine war. Earlier this week, the U. S. , South Korea, and Japan teamed up with eight Western countries to form a new group to keep an eye on sanctions against North Korea. This comes after Russia stoppe

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North Korea's Military Aid to Russia: A Growing Concern

October 19, 2024

Lately, the US has raised alarms about North Korea's increasing support for Russia's war in Ukraine. Kurt Campbell, the Deputy Secretary of State, said they're concerned about North Korea's nuclear and missile threats, as well as their military aid to Russia. He couldn't confirm if North Korean sold

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China's Drone Makers Face Sanctions for Russia's War in Ukraine

October 18, 2024

In a significant move, the United States has slapped sanctions on two Chinese companies for the first time. These companies are accused of supplying complete weapons systems to Russia, which is using them in the war in Ukraine. The US says that the Chinese firms worked closely with Russian defense c

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Cyprus Banks: Fewer Russian and Ukrainian Clients After Sanctions

October 18, 2024

After Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, Cyprus' banks saw a big drop in business with Russian and Ukrainian companies. They lost around 13,000 clients and 35,000 accounts, totaling about 2 billion euros. This happened because of sanctions from the U.N., EU, U.S., and UK against Russia. The number of

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Stay of Execution: Texas Supreme Court Steps In

October 18, 2024

In a dramatic turn of events, Texas's highest civil court halted the planned execution of Robert Roberson late on Thursday. Roberson was sentenced to death in 2003 for the murder of his two-year-old daughter Nikki, with medical professionals blaming "shaken baby syndrome." However, this diagnosis ha

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Ukraine's Future: Biden and Allies Talk Next Steps in Berlin

October 18, 2024

President Biden met with key European leaders like Germany’s Chancellor Olaf Scholz, France’s President Emmanuel Macron, and the UK’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer in Berlin. They discussed crucial issues including support for Ukraine and the conflict in the Middle East. With the upcoming U. S. presid

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TSMC Vows to Act Fast if Huawei Sanctions Are Violated

October 18, 2024

TSMC, the giant chip maker from Taiwan, has promised to take quick action if it's found not following rules about selling chips to Huawei. The U. S. has strict laws against selling high-tech chips to Huawei. TSMC said this after news broke that the U. S. Commerce Department was looking into whether

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Czech Republic's Russian Oil Imports: Aid to Ukraine Comparison

October 18, 2024

A recent report shows that one of Ukraine's allies, the Czech Republic, has been spending big bucks on Russian oil and gas. In fact, they've spent five times more on Russian energy than they have on aid to Ukraine since the invasion started. This isn't just money, but it's also helping to keep the K

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Paw Patrol Picks Up After San Ramon Sports Park

October 18, 2024

In the heart of San Ramon, a group of dog-loving families noticed something unpleasant about their favorite sports park. The park, which is a spot many love to visit, was starting to collect a lot of trash – plastic bottles, metal soda cans, and even surprising amounts of dog poop bags were littered