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A jury of 12 US citizens in a New York trial rendered the verdict that former President Trump is guilty of all 34 counts of felonies for falsifying business records related to 2016 election.
May. 31
War in Ukraine
The Biden administration has intensified warnings about China's support for Russia and issued an order in December threatening sanctions on institutions aiding Russia in bypassing Western sanctions.
May. 30
War in Ukraine
Why Ukraine needs long-range missiles to stymie Russia’s military offensive capability.
May. 30
War in Ukraine
US hints at flexibility on policy on attacks in Russia; Photos show new Russian hangars; Body count from hypermarket now 19; Finland OKs use of its weapons over the border; Moscow gains near Kharkiv.
May. 29
US
The trip coincides with Moscow's recent battlefield victories in Ukraine and its troop presence in Moldova's Transnistria region,prompting calls to allow Kyiv to strike Russian soil with Western arms.
May. 29
US
Western media, citing classified Ukrainian reports, said US-made Excalibur artillery rounds and other GPS-aided munitions are now ineffective due to Russian jamming. But there’s more to the story.
May. 29
War in Ukraine
Zelensky has said dozens of world leaders will attend the summit. He said Tuesday that attending or not is a "choice" between wanting peace or war in Ukraine.
May. 28
War in Ukraine
US President reaffirms his position on Ukraine: support will continue, but no American boots on the ground.
May. 26
War in Ukraine
The world in focus, as seen by a Canadian leading global affairs analyst, writer and speaker, in his review of international media.
May. 26
US
The moves follow Georgia’s adoption of a Russian-style “foreign influence” law which critics say is meant to stifle dissent against the government.
May. 25
War in Ukraine
The Biden administration is called out for its prevarication over arming Ukraine and commitment to a full and proper Russian defeat.
May. 25
War in Ukraine
The complex issue is on the agenda at this week's meeting of finance ministers of the Group of Seven wealthy democracies.
May. 24
War in Ukraine
The next six months are critical for Ukraine, and all bets are off as to its outcome. Even so, the author writes that the US mainstream press has turned negative about Ukraine’s prospects.
May. 24
US
Four major political players have advocated authorizing Ukraine to hit Russian territory with US-made weapons – to turn fighting “with one hand behind its back” into an ATACMS turkey shoot.
May. 24
Kyiv had launched its own drones and anti-aircraft missiles into Russian territory before, but never American-made high-tech M42 guided rockets. The US green-lighted the launches on Friday.
Jun. 3