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‘It’s better not to try our luck again’: how Russia’s wars left deep scars in Georgia and Moldova
Voters have backed political forces that favour closer Moscow ties despite seeing their country’s future in Europe. Lately, Levan cannot stop thinking about the time he saw Russian tanks roll into ...World - The Guardian - 5 hours ago -
In Moldova, we held our EU referendum in Russia’s shadow. The result was too close for comfort | Paula Erizanu
Like Brexit, our vote on Europe teetered on a knife-edge. While the pro-EU side scraped a win, Russia is waiting to undermine it. I have now gone through two EU referendums in my life – Brexit and ...World - The Guardian - October 23 -
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Thousands of cars that crash in US are ending up in Russia
The South Caucasus nation of Georgia has a huge used car market, with many vehicles finding their way over the border.Top stories - BBC News - October 13 -
How North Korean troops could impact the Russia-Ukraine war
Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin confirmed Wednesday there is evidence that North Korea has sent troops to Russia. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata has more.Top stories - CBS News - October 23 -
How the U.S. presidential election is viewed in Ukraine amid war with Russia
While Vice President Kamala Harris has pledged continued support for Ukraine, former President Donald Trump has previously praised Vladimir Putin's decision to invade. Trump now says if elected, ...Top stories - CBS News - October 25 -
How Russia's economy grows despite thousands of Ukraine war sanctions
Russia's economy is predicted to grow over 3% this year, more than the U.S. and Europe, despite being subjected to Western sanctions for more than two years.Top stories - CBS News - 4 days ago -
Moldova and Georgia should be free to choose their own paths
The west must tackle Russia’s interference with democracy in both countriesWorld - Financial Times - October 22 -
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Russia’s elusive war aims
Any end to the fighting that left Moscow in control of some Ukrainian land wouldn’t necessarily add up to a victoryWorld - Financial Times - October 19 -
How Cells Resist the Pressure of the Deep Sea
Cell membranes from comb jellies reveal a new kind of adaptation to the deep sea: curvy lipids that conform to an ideal shape under pressure.Tech - Wired - October 20 -
Putin’s battle to keep Georgia in Russia’s orbit
The country is holding elections that could decide whether it tilts towards Moscow or Brussels. Observers fear that violence may followBusiness - Financial Times - October 25 -
Dodgers vs. Yankees: Los Angeles wins 8th World Series title after New York's complete self-destruction
The Dodgers are World Series champions. The Yankees have no one to blame but themselves.Sports - Yahoo Sports - Yesterday -
How a broke Argentine province is countering Milei's deep austerity cuts
After entering office last year, far-right President Milei swiftly imposed his fiscal shock therapy, slashing federal budget transfers to provincesWorld - ABC News - October 17 -
Republic of Georgia’s Ruling Party Claims Election Victory
The Georgian Dream party won 54 percent of the vote, the electoral commission said Sunday, a result that critics of the government fear could derail the country’s pro-Western course.World - The New York Times - 5 days ago -
Are North Korean troops joining Russia’s war in Ukraine?
Russia says no, but Ukraine and South Korea point to a deepening relationship between Pyongyang and Moscow.Top stories - BBC News - October 16 -
What Is North Korea’s Role in the Russia-Ukraine War?
North Korea’s supply of munitions has already been critical to the Russian war effort. Now, its troops appear to be poised to join the fight in Ukraine.World - The New York Times - October 24 -
Ukraine Is Striking Deeper Inside Russia---and Reshaping the War
Ukrainian officials and some of their Western backers increasingly see the pain of drone and other long-range strikes inside Russia’s borders as a game-changer that could force President Vladimir ...World - The Wall Street Journal - 6 days ago -
In college football showdown, Texas will try beating Georgia at its own game
The No. 1 Longhorns square off against the No. 5 Bulldogs in their first true SEC test.Top stories - NBC News - October 18 -
How Elections Affect Our Shopping
We explore why consumers tend to get skittish about major purchases ahead of a general election.Top stories - The New York Times - October 20 -
Russia and Iran may try to incite postelection violence, intelligence officials warn
Russia and Iran may try to incite violence or disruptive protests in the U.S. after the election, U.S. intelligence officials say.Top stories - NBC News - October 22 -
Russia, Iran and China are trying to interfere with the U.S. election, Microsoft says
Microsoft issued a seven-page report on how Russia, Iran and China are trying to interfere with the 2024 U.S. elections. The company's threat analysis center is warning deepfake videos and other ...Top stories - CBS News - October 23 -
Microsoft says Russia trying to smear Harris with deepfake video, AI
Russia is attempting to “undermine” Vice President Harris’s campaign using artificial intelligence (AI) generated videos while China has begun targeting a series of GOP congressional candidates ...Politics - The Hill - October 23 -
Iran foreign minister visits Egypt as leaders try to contain regional war
Middle East officials step up diplomatic effort as Israel says it killed Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar in strike on GazaBusiness - Financial Times - October 17 -
Roubles and rollercoasters: how Moscow won over Moldova’s south
Just 5% of voters in ethnic Turkic region of Gagauzia back EU accession on SundayBusiness - Financial Times - October 22 -
Russia and Europe tussle for Moldova, as just over 50% vote 'yes' on future EU membership
Moldova's political destiny is hanging in the balance Monday after key votes on whether to embrace a future with Europe, or to remain within Russia's orbit.Business - CNBC - October 21 -
How the U.S. Is Trying to Challenge China's Cobalt Chokehold
Talks over mining company Chemaf in Congo are part of a push by the Biden administration to secure global supplies of a metal used in everything from jet fighters and drones to electric-vehicle ...World - The Wall Street Journal - October 15 -
How Trump Is Trying to Win Gen Z Men
Young men in recent years have become more politically conservative. But will they vote? Kellen Browning, a New York Times reporter covering the 2024 election with a focus on Nevada and Arizona, ...Top stories - The New York Times - 3 hours ago -
Nuclear-War Risks Rise Again, Stoked by Global Conflicts
The Cold War’s end promised relief from nuclear nightmares, but now atomic arsenals are growing.World - The Wall Street Journal - October 16 -
Rey's New Star Wars Movie Sees Major Departure Again
Lost, another screenwriter the Star Wars movie focusing on Rey has. This time, Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight has reportedly exited the project, which will see Daisy Ridley reprise her role ...Tech - GameSpot - October 25 -
Sean Payton has message for Panthers accusing Broncos of trying to run up score in Week 8 win: 'Play better'
Jaycee Horn confronted Payton after the game over running trick plays up big in the fourthSports - CBS Sports - 3 days ago -
Hopes not high for cease-fire talks with Blinken again in Israel to try to revive negotiations
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in the midst of yet another trip to Israel to try to jumpstart talks for a hostage release and cease-fire deal in Gaza, but optimism is low for any ...Top stories - CBS News - October 22 -
A moment that changed me: My miscarriages were devastating – but an orca gave me comfort and hope
How can anyone cope with the loss of their pregnancies? When I watched Tahlequah the whale grieve her calf and go on to have another, it felt like the omen I needed to try again. It was winter ...World - The Guardian - 2 days ago -
How To Unlock The Superblack Shader In Destiny 2 (Again)
Destiny 2 's annual Festival of the Lost event for 2024 is now live, and while it's a lot like a simplified version of what we saw last year, there are several noticeable wrinkles and new ...Tech - GameSpot - 3 days ago -
‘Israel is trying to erase our presence’: Palestinians say ‘generals’ plan’ to clear north Gaza is under way
Many believe new offensive, along with tightening of siege, is following blueprint for removing remaining population. Hospitals shelled, shelters set alight, men and boys separated from their ...World - The Guardian - 6 days ago -
I left my husband after he raped me. Should I tell our daughter what happened? | Ask Philippa
You don’t have to tell your daughter every detail, you could let her know that you were deeply unhappy. The question I am in my late 50s . I left my husband to be with my new partner some ...World - The Guardian - 5 days ago -
There are just a few spaces left at our NYC Pub Quiz. Did we mention the prizes?
Spilling the teeWorld - Financial Times - Yesterday