Three Russian teenage sisters accused of killing their physically and sexually abusive father are accused by family members of fabricating the abuse stories. The explosive allegations against the Khachaturyan sisters were launched by her father’s sister and nephew who died before his trial, which will begin in Moscow on Friday …
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) – United States Secretary of State Mike Pompeo insisted Thursday that “the situation is changing” in deals with China, citing international support for Washington’s policies even as he expressed “dismay” at the number of countries supporting Beijing’s new security law for Hong Kong Reflecting mounting tensions between the …
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TOKYO (Reuters) – The Japanese pacifist took a step closer to acquiring weapons capable of attacking North Korea on Friday after a ruling party committee approved proposals to consider acquiring strike capacity to stop missile attacks. ballistic. Giving long-range ammunition to Japan’s Self-Defense Forces is controversial for a country that …
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Cyprus appealed to Russia on Thursday to help ease tensions with Turkey over natural gas exploration in the eastern Mediterranean, where a long-running dispute over jurisdiction in the energy-rich area has been heating up. A Turkish seismic ship, the Barbaros Hayreddin Pasa, sailed in waters off Cyprus earlier this week. …
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The Independent employs journalists from around the world to bring you truly independent journalism. To support us, consider a contribution. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo assured lawmakers on Thursday that the Trump administration has clashed with top Russian diplomats and military officials over alleged rewards Russia has offered to Taliban-linked …
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