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[ad_1] In an interview Sunday, Republican Rep. Nancy Mace said lawmakers will need to “find balance” in aiding Ukraine as US President Joe Biden questions her party’s commitment to helping combat the Russian invasion. Mace, appearing on State of the Union, was asked by CNN’s Jake Tapper whether she supported …

[ad_1] CNN  —  Russia’s defense minister accused Ukrainians of planning to use a so-called dirty bomb – a claim that was strongly refuted by US officials on Sunday as a Russian false flag operation. The allegation from Russian defense minister Sergei Shoigu came during a phone call with US Defense …

[ad_1] CNN  —  Here’s a look at Yemen, a country located on the southwestern tip of the Arabian Peninsula, sharing a border with Saudi Arabia and Oman. (from the CIA World Fact Book)Area: 527,968 sq km (twice the size of Wyoming) Population: 30,984,689 (2022 est.) Median age: 19.8 years Capital: …

[ad_1] CNN  —  Boris Johnson has held talks with his former finance minister Rishi Sunak as a key deadline looms in the race to replace Liz Truss as British Prime Minister, UK media outlets reported Sunday. The two men have become the early favorites to replace Truss, who announced her …

[ad_1] London CNN  —  Boris Johnson flew back into London on Saturday morning, perhaps hoping his arrival at Gatwick Airport would mark the beginning of a triumphant return to 10 Downing Street. Johnson, who was ousted as prime minister in July over a series of scandals, arrived in the UK …

[ad_1] CNN  —  The Ukrainian military said it used anti-aircraft missile units and mobile fire groups to destroy 18 Russian cruise missiles during a string of attacks on energy infrastructure across the country Saturday morning. “18 enemy cruise missiles were destroyed by aviation, anti-aircraft missile units and mobile fire groups,” …

[ad_1] CNN  —  President Joe Biden on Thursday seized on recent comments from House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy calling into question future Ukraine aid, framing the position as undermining the US role – and leadership – in an increasingly volatile world. “They said that if they win, they’re not likely …

[ad_1] London CNN  —  The United Kingdom is – once again – in the market for a new leader following the resignation of Prime Minister Liz Truss only six weeks into her disastrous premiership. Truss’ successor will be the fifth PM to lead the country since it voted for Brexit …

[ad_1] A senior Ukrainian official says that Russian forces’ “task number one” is to hold the southern front line. The Russians are digging in and sending more resources in hopes of holding off the Ukrainian forces pushing toward Kherson, said Oleksii Hromov, a top official with the military’s General Staff. …