Russia launches missile, drone attacks on Ukraine killing eight
MOSCOW, July 12 (Reuters): Russia launched missile and drone attacks on Ukraine on Saturday, killing eight people and wounding dozens more, officials said, as President Volodymyr Zelensky called for diplomatic efforts to ensure Kyiv secured weapons more quickly.Kyiv awaited supplies of air defence munitions amid a shortage that has left...
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Israeli attacks in Gaza kill five, including a girl
GAZA, July 12 (Reuters): Israeli attacks killed at least five people in the Gaza Strip on Sunday, including a 9-year-old girl, Palestinian health officials said.Medics said Israeli gunfire directed at a tent encampment on the eastern side of the Al-Bureij refugee camp in central Gaza killed 9-year-old Tala Abu Matar....
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New heat wave blasts US, could break records
WASHINGTON, July 12 (AFP): Some 44 million Americans were under a heat wave warning on Saturday as temperatures in the Rocky Mountains and northern plains of the United States were expected to hit 110F (43C) over the weekend.The temperatures, well above seasonal averages, could break records, the National Weather Service...
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Qatar's former leader Hamad bin Khalifa dies at 74
DOHA, July 12 (AFP): Qatar's government on Sunday announced the death of former leader Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, who led the country from 1995 to 2013. He was 74."With hearts steadfast in faith in God's decree and destiny, the Bureau of the Emir mourns the great loss to...
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Ukraine President announces cabinet reshuffle, PM to step down
KYIV, July 12 (Reuters): Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Sunday he planned to replace Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko after only a year in office, triggering the resignation of the government.Zelenskiy did not specify who he would ask to lead the government or what Svyrydenko's new position would be, but...
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