The Independent employs journalists from around the world to bring you truly independent journalism. To support us, consider a contribution. Veterans group VoteVets has released a new attack announcement criticizing President Donald Trump for reports that it received information that Russia was offering rewards to US military personnel in Afghanistan …
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What caused the heat wave? The heat wave was triggered by the build-up of high pressures over Europe in recent days, which led to the movement of warm air northward from Europe over the UK. “At this time of year, the winds from the south will always lead to above-average …
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Russia has decided to reopen its embassy in Libya, although its boss will have a temporary base in neighboring Tunisia, the Interfax news agency quoted Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov as saying. Russia evacuated its diplomats from Libya in October 2013 after an armed faction attacked its embassy in Tripoli. Lavrov, …
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MOSCOW (Reuters) – President Vladimir Putin mocked the United States embassy in Moscow on Friday for flying a rainbow flag to celebrate LGBT rights, suggesting it reflects the sexual orientation of his staff. FILE PHOTO: A rainbow flag flies in support of the LGBT community at the British Embassy in …
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You pay to kill our troops, we will not invite you to our world leaders meeting. That’s the scenario being analyzed by senior officials at the top levels of the Trump administration, who are scrambling for a way to respond to Russia after it emerged that Moscow paid rewards to …
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