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Russia’s ministry of defence said that 63 servicemen had been killed in a Ukrainian attack on their quarters in Makiivka, a Russian-occupied town in the Donbas region. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

(2 Jan 2023) Here are the top stories for Monday, Jan. 2nd: Thousands pay their respects to Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI; Mourners file past Pelé's casket in Brazil; Three dead in NC construction accident; Biden returns to Washington as GOP retakes control of U.S. House. https://youtu.be/72EADalggls Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva was sworn in as Brazil’s president. Also, according to the head of the IMF, a third of the world economy will fall into recession in 2023 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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(31 Dec 2022) Highlights of this day in history: Thomas Edison demonstrates light bulb; The United States winds down the Marshall Plan; Actor Anthony Hopkins, composer Jule Styne and musician Donna Summer are born. (Dec. 31) https://youtu.be/dc7wtwKj8ds Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Belarus summoned Ukraine’s ambassador after a missile was downed 15km inside Belarusian territory Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Southwest airlines is promising today will be different, after canceling close to 16 thousand flights this holiday season. Weekly jobless claims are up, meaning it may be harder to find a new job. A Chinese fighter jet intercepted a US plane - we'll bring you the details. Fans are paying tribute to Brazilian soccer legend Pelé who's died at the age of 82. And, sesame has made it to the food a...

America announced that travellers from China will have to produce a negative covid-19 test on arrival. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

(30 Dec 2022) Here's the latest for Friday December 30th: Biden signs budget; House committee to release Trump taxes; Ukraine says Russia fired dozens of missiles; Soccer legend Pele dead at age 82. https://youtu.be/N7aqH3FcyzA Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ukrainian officials urged residents of Kherson to evacuate as Russian forces escalated their attack on the southern city, which was liberated in November having been occupied by the Russians since the start of the war. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

(28 Dec 2022) Here's the latest for Wednesday December 28th: Vatican says health of retired pope Benedict XVI 'worsening'; Judge orders another long prison term in Gov. Whitmer plot; Netanyahu government: West Bank settlements a priority; Bats plunge to ground in cold. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BjMLFXda3Ko Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

China announced a plan to end mandatory quarantine for inbound travellers, beginning on January 8th, as part of an official downgrade of its level of response to the covid-19 pandemic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

(27 Dec 2022) Here's the latest for Tuesday, December 27: Southwest under scrutiny after wave of storm cancellations; Co-leader of Whitmer kidnapping plot gets 16 years in prison; Santos admits lying about background; Making pig livers humanlike to ease organ shortage. https://youtu.be/4-uXNyF8lgg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

China announced a plan to end mandatory quarantine for inbound travellers as part of an official downgrade of its level of response to the covid-19 pandemic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

(26 Dec 2022) Here's the latest for Monday, December 26: US winter storm continues; US holiday travelers face busy airports, cancellations; Ukraine FM aims for February peace summit; China will China urges elderly to get COVID jab. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m8qkD4ovXIQ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A leaked memo revealed China’s National Health Commission to have estimated that nearly 250 million citizens were infected with covid-19 during the first 20 days of December. Also, A Ukrainian drone attacked an airbase deep within Russia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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(23 Dec 2022) Highlights of this day in history: Apollo Eight astronauts orbit the moon; Ku Klux Klan is founded; Human voice first transmitted via radio; Suez Canal opened. (Dec. 24) https://youtu.be/9mcoX7PVBVw Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Russia may cut oil output by up to 7% in early 2023, said Alexander Novak, a deputy prime minister. This month the EU, the G7 and Australia imposed a $60-a-barrel price cap on Russian seaborne oil Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There are flight cancellations, power outages and traffic bans across the US as a winter storm causes chaos ahead of the holidays. The January 6 House Select Committee has released its full report on the capitol attack. Covid-19 is hitting China hard, but the official figures tell a different story. The UN is calling for help for the almost 200 refugees who have been stranded for 2 months on a boa...

Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder of FTX, a failed cryptocurrency exchange, was released on a $250m bond after a hearing in New York. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

(23 Dec 2022) Here's the latest for Friday December 23rd: Winter storm brings deep freeze to US; Senate passes $1.7T budget bill; South Korea says North Korea fired ballistic missile; NYC Staten Island ferry evacuated. https://youtu.be/BFP6G5smQ14 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Volodymyr Zelensky, Ukraine’s president, met with President Joe Biden in the White House and gave an address to Congress. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

(22 Dec 2022) Here's the latest for Wednesday, December 21: Ukraine's Zelenskyy visits Washington; Texas national guard closes border gap; former FTX CEO extradited; freezing temperatures disrupt travel. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ECYaJBF4_gU Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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