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Russia threatens to deploy tactical nuclear weapons on its European border 'when NATO bases appear in Sweden and Finland'
The Daily Mail 16 May 2022
Russian state television has said Moscow may deploy tactical nuclear weapons to its European borders if Finland and Sweden allow military bases on their territory after joining NATO. Sweden's Social Democrats yesterday said they had dropped their opposition to NATO membership only hours after Finland confirmed its intention to join the alliance ... .
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Pentagon: Ukrainian servicemen have completed training on Phoenix Ghost kamikaze drones
Democratic Underground 16 May 2022
The Ukrainian military has completed training on the use of American attack drones Phoenix Ghost, which were developed specifically for the Ukrainain Armed Forces, said Senior U.S. Defense Official at a briefing. "We hadn't talked about that in a while. The training that was done on the Phoenix Ghost has been completed," he said ... .
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Burkina Faso: Armed Islamists Kill, Rape Civilians
Human Rights Watch 16 May 2022
(Nairobi) – Armed Islamist groups and government security forces and militia in Burkina Faso are committing increased abuses against civilians as the conflict there intensifies and widens, Human Rights Watch said today ... The fighting has forced from their homes, most from the Sahel and Centre-Nord regions of the country ... Click to expand Image ... ....
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‘Military tension will rise’: Russia chides NATO Nordic expansion
Al Jazeera 16 May 2022
While Russia does not see Finland and Sweden’s decision to join NATO as a threat, deployment of military infrastructure there may trigger a response from Moscow, President Vladimir Putin warned on Monday ... A Russian official also warned the West it will not “simply put up” with NATO’s expansion near its borders ... .
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Sweden confirms it will apply to join Nato, one day after Finland
The Irish Times 16 May 2022
The Swedish government has confirmed it intends to apply for membership of Nato, joining neighbouring Finland in a dramatic decision that marks one of the biggest strategic consequences of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine to date ... “This is the best thing for Sweden’s security. We will inform Nato that we want to become a member of the alliance.” ... .
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Boris Johnson Says UK 'Will Act' If EU Refuses To Give Way On Northern Ireland Protocol
Huffington Post 16 May 2022
Boris Johnson says he will say more about his plans in the coming days. Boris Johnson has warned the EU that he is prepared to unilaterally rip up parts of the Northern Ireland Protocol unless Brussels agrees to make major changes to it ... He added. “We will always keep the door wide open to genuine dialogue ... “I hope the EU’s position changes ... Related... .
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Pakistan facing bankruptcy as the economy crumbles
Asiatimes 16 May 2022
PESHAWAR – Taking its cue from Sri Lanka, Pakistan is heading toward bankruptcy amid a highly charged political atmosphere marked by threats of a march on the capital Islamabad by the ousted prime minister, who is demanding fresh elections in the country by May 20 ... Photo. AFP / Aamir Qureshi Rupee at record lows ... Photo ... Photo ... ....
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‘Never say never’: Melania Trump does not rule out second White House term
The Guardian 16 May 2022
Melania Trump has refused to rule out a second term as first lady, should her husband capture the White House again.“Never say never,” she said.Velvet gloves to iron fists ... .
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Rwanda president suggests UK extradite genocide suspects after asylum deal
The Observer 16 May 2022
Paul Kagame, the president of Rwanda, has suggested the UK extradite suspects wanted in the east African country for alleged roles in the 1994 genocide, after a controversial deal with the Home Office to process asylum seekers there ... “We sent case files [to the UK] and … investigated. These are clear case files ... They deny the allegations against them.
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China’s Communist Party congress: all praise Xi Jinping but draw the line at Mao
South China Morning Post 16 May 2022photo: AP / Jim Lo Scalzo
Amber Heard to be cross-examined by Johnny Depp's lawyers as defamation trial resumes
News24 16 May 2022
Johnny Depp's ex-wife Amber Heard returns to the witness stand as the celebrity couple's bitter defamation trial resumes in a Virginia courtroom after a one-week hiatus ... .
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Kenya elections 2022: Raila Odinga picks Martha Karua as running mate
BBC News 16 May 2022
One of the frontrunners in Kenya's presidential election has picked a veteran female politician and one-time rival as his running mate. Raila Odinga named Martha Karua to the role on Monday, making her the first woman to run on a major political party's presidential ticket ... She also ran for president in 2013 ... More about Kenya's elections. ... Top Stories.
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Secret British 'black propaganda' campaign targeted cold war enemies revealed in declassified papers
Sott 16 May 2022photo: NASA / Eugene Cernan
Research suggests soil from moon can generate fuel, oxygen
The Siasat Daily 16 May 2022
Nanjing. Moon soil contains active compounds that can convert carbon dioxide into oxygen and fuels, according to a recent study. The study was published in the journal, ‘Joule’ ... Based on the observation, the team proposed an “extraterrestrial photosynthesis” strategy ... But most designs require energy sources from Earth ... .
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