New weapons and nuclear threats: A week of change in Ukraine war

'Winter as a weapon': NATO chief Rutte urges more help for Ukraine

World - Yahoo News - November 14

Biden OKs Ukraine's use of U.S.-provided weapons inside Russian territory

The easing of restrictions would allow Kyiv to use the Army Tactical Missile System, or ATACMS, to hit targets inside Russia.

Monday Briefing: Ukraine Can Hit Russia With U.S. Long-Range Weapons

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World - The New York Times - 5 days ago

Biden lifts ban on Ukraine using US weapons to strike deeper into Russia

Officials have suggested permission for wider use could be response to North Koreans joining war on Putin’s side. Joe Biden has lifted the ban on Ukraine using long-range missiles to fire into ...

World - The Guardian - 5 days ago

What are ATACMS, the US-made weapons Ukraine used against Russia?

Ukraine launched U.S.-made long-range missiles into Russia on Tuesday, according to Russian officials, firing the Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) for the first time into the Russian territory ...

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

What Are ATACMS Missiles? The U.S. Weapons That Ukraine Fired Into Russia

In a major policy shift, the Biden administration has authorized Ukraine to use the ballistic missiles within Russia.

World - The New York Times - 3 days ago

The Kremlin has revised its nuclear policy. Does that make the use of atomic weapons more likely?

Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a revamped version of his country's nuclear doctrine that lowers the bar on when he could use Moscow’s atomic arsenal

World - ABC News - 3 days ago

UK says it voted against UN nuclear war panel because consequences already known

Foreign Office argues scientific study into modern effects of nuclear war not needed . The UK was one of three countries to vote against creating a UN scientific panel on the effects of nuclear war ...

World - The Guardian - November 4

Changes in New York City

How city and state officials are trying to make the city more livable.

Top stories - The New York Times - Yesterday

Threat of foodborne pathogens is growing with climate change, experts warn

Some pathogens that contaminate food are even showing up in the U.S. for the first time thanks to climate change.

Russia's nuclear rhetoric won't dent UK support for Ukraine - PM

World - Yahoo News - 3 days ago

Putin Says Russia Fired a New Missile at Ukraine

The missile appeared to have greater range and speed than previous weapons Russia has used in the war, weapons experts said.

World - The Wall Street Journal - Yesterday

Should Europe be spooked by Putin’s new nuclear brinkmanship?

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World - Financial Times - 3 days ago

North Korean leader calls for expanding nuclear forces in face of alleged US threats

Kim Jong Un has renewed his call for a “limitless” expansion.

World - ABC News - 5 days ago

Defense Sec. Austin: 'I don't see … imminent intent' of Russian nuclear threat

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin joins NBC News Pentagon Correspondent Courtney Kube in an exclusive sit-down and discusses the threat of nuclear weapon use from Russian President Putin.

Politics - NBC News - 2 days ago

The new Republican war on science

Robert F Kennedy Jr’s appointment is characteristic of Trump’s hostility to expertise

Business - Financial Times - 3 days ago

Zelenskyy says Putin is 'terrified,' calls ballistic missile launch 'escalation'

Ukraine this week launched U.S.-made missiles at targets inside Russia.

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 - October 26

Ukraine and Russia clash over prisoners of war

World - Yahoo News - November 3

Zelensky: Ukraine not yet in a position for war talks with Russia

World - Yahoo News - November 16

The Ukraine war strategy Trump should embrace

It is time to begin thinking about second-best approaches.

Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago

European stocks fall as Ukraine war escalation unsettles markets

US Treasuries rally as investors sell equities and seek safe assets