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Wagner Group boss and Russian oligarch Yevgeny Prigozhin applauds murder of former fighter

November 14, 2022 2:06 PM CNN Newsource

By Katharina Krebs, Tim Lister and Josh Pennington, CNN Russian oligarch Yevgeny Prigozhin, whose Wagner Group is heavily involved in the fighting in…

Zambian student imprisoned in Russia killed in Ukraine battle, foreign ministry says

November 14, 2022 11:20 AM CNN Newsource

By James Frater and Nimi Princewill, CNN A Zambian student, jailed in Russia was killed during a battle in Ukraine, Zambia’s foreign ministry…

Zelensky visits Kherson after accusing Russia of committing hundreds of war crimes

November 14, 2022 8:48 AM CNN

CNN’s Nic Robertson witnessed the scenes in Kherson following the withdrawal of Russian forces. Some residents shared their experience living under…

Iran issues first death sentence linked to recent protests

November 14, 2022 8:45 AM CNN Newsource

By Adam Pourahmadi, CNN An Iranian court has issued the first death sentence linked to recent protests, convicting the unnamed person of…

Sister of British-Egyptian activist on hunger and water strike receives letter saying he is alive

November 14, 2022 8:27 AM CNN Newsource

By Niamh Kennedy, CNN Alaa Abd El-Fattah, a jailed British-Egyptian activist who has been on a hunger and water strike, is alive and has resumed…

Uganda’s President Museveni slams ‘Western double standards’ over coal mine plans

November 14, 2022 8:10 AM CNN Newsource

By Nimi Princewill, CNN Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni has slammed Western countries over what he calls a “reprehensible double…

Zelensky visits Kherson after accusing Russia of committing hundreds of war crimes

November 14, 2022 5:13 AM CNN Newsource

By Nic Robertson and Joshua Berlinger, CNN Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenksy made a surprise visit to Kherson Monday to offer support to residents…

Zelensky visits Kherson after accusing Russia of committing hundreds of war crimes

November 14, 2022 12:14 AM CNN

CNN International Diplomatic Editor Nic Robertson spoke to newly liberated residents in the Ukrainian city of Kherson after Russian forces retreated…

Russia’s war in Ukraine

November 14, 2022 12:14 AM CNN Newsource

‘I am not afraid of the dark anymore.’ Orphaned Ukrainian boy finds hope with new family

November 13, 2022 10:43 PM CNN

In the first week of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, 6-year-old Ilya Kostushevich lost both his parents to Russian shelling. Orphaned and alone, he…

‘I am not afraid of the dark anymore.’ Orphaned Ukrainian boy finds hope with new family

November 13, 2022 10:43 PM CNN Newsource

By Salma Abdelaziz and Dennis Lapin, CNN When Russian forces invaded their country in late February, Vladimir Bespalov and Maria Bespalaya feared…

Suspect in custody in Istanbul blast that killed 6 and injured 81, officials say

November 13, 2022 10:22 AM CNN

At least six people have been killed and dozens injured in an explosion in the heart of the Turkish city of Istanbul on Sunday afternoon, according…

After liberation, Kherson’s residents now face severe shortages and threat from mines

November 13, 2022 8:33 AM CNN

Retired Air Force Col. Colonel Cedric Leighton explains the significance of the Kherson liberation and predicts the next steps for the Ukrainian…

After liberation, Kherson’s residents now face severe shortages and threat from mines

November 13, 2022 8:33 AM CNN Newsource

By Mariya Knight, Amy Woodyatt and Nic Robertson, CNN Residents of the newly liberated city of Kherson are almost without water and face shortages of…

Suspect in custody in Istanbul blast that killed 6 and injured 81, officials say

November 13, 2022 7:21 AM CNN Newsource

By Isil Sariyuce, Sophie Tanno and Holly Yan, CNN A suspect is in custody related to an explosion that killed at least six people and injured at…

Israeli President invites Netanyahu to form government

November 13, 2022 6:57 AM CNN Newsource

By Elliott Gotkine, Michael Schwartz and Idris Muktar Ibrahim, CNN Israel’s President Isaac Herzog asked Benjamin Netanyahu to form a new…

Britain’s King Charles leads Remembrance Sunday service for first time as monarch

November 13, 2022 2:35 AM CNN Newsource

By Sophie Tanno and Max Foster, CNN King Charles III has led Britain’s annual Remembrance Sunday service for the first time as monarch. The…

Ukrainian women on the front line struggle to find uniforms that fit. One couple aims to fix that

November 12, 2022 10:18 PM CNN

More than 50,000 Ukrainian women are under arms with the fight against Russians. CNN’s Christiane Amanpour goes to a volunteer hub that is helping…

Ukrainian women on the front line struggle to find uniforms that fit. One couple aims to fix that

November 12, 2022 10:18 PM CNN Newsource

By Christiane Amanpour, Maddie Araujo and Christian Streib, CNN Andrii Kolesnyk and Kseniia Drahanyuk both beam with excitement as they crouch over a…

At least 326 killed in Iran protests, human rights group claims

November 12, 2022 9:53 PM CNN Newsource

By Duarte Mendonca, Pierre Bairin, Maija Ehlinger and Kathleen Magramo, CNN Iranian security forces have killed at least 326 people since nationwide…

Jubilant Kherson residents hug liberating soldiers — but know Russians are still just over the river

November 12, 2022 8:40 AM CNN Newsource

By CNN International Diplomatic Editor Nic Robertson, CNN Once the scene of Russian occupation, the drive into newly liberated Kherson city was…

Banksy unveils mural in Ukrainian town liberated from Russians

November 12, 2022 5:02 AM CNN Newsource

By Sophie Tanno, CNN Renowned street artist Banksy has unveiled his latest artwork in an Instagram post — a mural in the liberated Ukrainian…

Jubilant Kherson residents hug liberating soldiers — but know Russians are still just over the river

November 12, 2022 4:48 AM CNN

CNN International Diplomatic Editor Nic Robertson spoke to newly liberated residents in the Ukrainian city of Kherson after Russian forces retreated…

No water, power or internet — only euphoria in newly liberated Kherson

November 12, 2022 3:38 AM CNN Newsource

By Nic Robertson and Amy Woodyatt CNN For eight months, residents of the Ukrainian city of Kherson have been living under brutal Russian occupation.…

Ugandan university drops mandatory pregnancy tests for students after outcry

November 11, 2022 9:53 AM CNN Newsource

By Amarachi Orie, CNN A university in Uganda has withdrawn a requirement for female nursing and midwifery students to take a pregnancy test before…

Ukrainian troops sweep into key city of Kherson after Russian forces retreat, dealing blow to Putin

November 11, 2022 9:02 AM CNN

Ukrainian forces swept into the key southern city of Kherson as Russian troops retreated to the east, marking one of the biggest military setbacks…

Ukrainian troops sweep into key city of Kherson after Russian forces retreat, dealing blow to Putin

November 11, 2022 3:41 AM CNN Newsource

By Mick Krever, Anna Chernova, Teele Rebane, Gianluca Mezzofiore, Tim Lister and Sophie Tanno, CNN Ukrainian forces swept into the key city of…

Netanyahu to be invited to form government, paving way for return of Israel’s longest-serving leader

November 11, 2022 3:28 AM CNN Newsource

By Elliott Gotkine and Amir Tal, CNN Israel’s President Isaac Herzog announced Friday he will invite Benjamin Netanyahu to form Israel’s…

France suspends deal to take in thousands of asylum-seekers currently in Italy after row over ship

November 10, 2022 5:13 PM CNN Newsource

By Pierre Bairin, Natacha Bracken, Sharon Braithwaite and Antonia Mortensen, CNN The diplomatic fallout between France and Italy over a stranded…

Police officer killed in stabbing attack in Brussels, local police say

November 10, 2022 1:47 PM CNN Newsource

By Sharon Braithwaite, James Frater, Barbara von Bulow and Sugam Pokharel, CNN A stabbing attack in Brussels which led to the death of least one…

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