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US repeatedly warned Russia ahead of Moscow attack, White House says
National security spokesperson says US passed on warnings and dismissed Russian allegations Ukraine was involved as ‘nonsense’
The US repeatedly alerted Russia that extremists were planning to attack large gatherings in Moscow ahead of last week’s concert hall attack that claimed more than 140 lives, the White House has said.
The national security spokesperson, John Kirby, said on Thursday that US officials passed on warnings – including one in writing – and dismissed Russian allegations that Ukraine was involved as “nonsense”.
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Russian attack on NATO would end in defeat for Moscow, Polish foreign minister says, but NATO must increase its defenses
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BHP plans £31bn bid for Anglo American but attracts ire from South Africa and shareholders
Legal & General and Abrdn criticise offer as undervaluing UK-listed minerFinancial Times - Business -
BHP plans £31bn bid for Anglo American but attracts ire from South Africa and shareholders
Legal & General and Abrdn criticise offer as undervaluing UK-listed minerFinancial Times - Business -
BHP plans £31bn bid for Anglo American but attracts ire from South Africa and shareholders
Legal & General and Abrdn criticise offer as undervaluing UK-listed minerFinancial Times - Business -
BHP plans £31bn bid for Anglo American but attracts ire from South Africa and shareholders
Legal & General and Abrdn criticise offer as undervaluing UK-listed minerFinancial Times - Business -
BHP plans £31bn bid for Anglo American but attracts ire from South Africa and shareholders
Legal & General and Abrdn criticise offer as undervaluing UK-listed minerFinancial Times - Business -
LSE Group investors back doubling chief’s pay to US levels
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