US lawmakers have introduced a measure to end all American involvement in the war in Yemen, where Washington has heavily backed a Saudi-led military coalition despite repeated charges of indiscriminate civilian bombings for years on end.
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News Roundup 6/3/2022
Assange A Spanish court summons former CIA Director Mike Pompeo to testify about the agency’s plan to kidnap and assassinate Julian Assange. [Link] Germany Germany will buy 60 Boeing Chinook heavy-lift helicopters from Germany for $4 billion. [Link] Russia The US...
Ukraine Sacks Human Rights Commissioner
Ukrainian lawmakers have voted to remove human rights commissioner Lyudmila Denisova, accusing the official of doing too little to protect citizens amid an ongoing Russian invasion, and of tarnishing Kiev’s reputation abroad with unverified atrocity stories.
Russia Controls 20% of Ukraine While Kiev Loses 60 – 100 Soldiers Per Day: Zelensky
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky has painted a grim picture of his country’s war effort in recent interviews. Zelensky said his forces are suffering hundreds of casualties every day, and Russia now controls 20% of Ukraine.
US Has Been Supporting Ukraine With ‘Offensive’ Cyber Operations
Gen. Paul Nakasone, the head of US Cyber Command, told Sky News on Wednesday that the US has been conducting “offensive” cyber operations to support Ukraine in its war against Russia.
News Roundup 6/1/2022
US News Boston police secretly purchased a new drone for $25,000. The department has eight drones in active use. Starting July 20th, Boston police will have to disclose similar purchases. [Link] Law enforcement initially claimed the Robb shooter entered through a door...
Turkey Offers to Host Russia-Ukraine Talks to End War
As the Russian offensive in eastern Ukraine slowly progresses, Ankara is offering to host another round of talks between Kiev and Moscow. Turkey is among a few nations that have attempted to broker a diplomatic end to the conflict.
News Roundup 5/29/22
US News The FBI claims to have foiled an ISIS attack on former President George W. Bush. [Link] Russia A US general offered to create military options for breaking the Russian blockade of Ukraine. [Link] The US awards Raytheon a nearly $700 million contract to...
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