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US would know if Russia prepares nuclear strike: experts
The United States would almost certainly discover ahead of time if Russia was preparing a nuclear strike on Ukraine, and Moscow might very well want it known, nuclear weapons experts say. - Warning the world - The United States warned for weeks before the February 24 invasion that Russia intended to attack Ukraine, seeking to prepare Kyiv and allies -- and possibly deter Moscow from acting.
North Korea fires ballistic missiles, fourth time this week
North Korea fired two ballistic missiles early Saturday, South Korea's military said, the nuclear-armed country's fourth such launch this week as Seoul, Tokyo and Washington ramp up joint military drills to counter Pyongyang.
The Burkina strongman kicked out in a coup
Burkina Faso strongman Lieutenant-Colonel Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba came to power in a military coup eight months ago. He also trained at the Georges Namoano Military Academy in Po in southern Burkina.
US, allies not 'intimidated' by Putin: Biden
President Joe Biden said Friday the United States and NATO will not be intimidated by Russia's President Vladimir Putin and warned that the Western alliance would defend "every inch" of its territory if attacked. "America's fully prepared, with our NATO allies, to defend every single inch of NATO territory," he said.
Russia vetoes UN bid against Ukraine annexations, China abstains
Russia on Friday vetoed a Western bid at the UN Security Council to condemn its annexations of Ukrainian territory but found no other support, with China and India abstaining. "Council members have voted in different ways, but one thing is clear -- Not a single other member of this Council recognizes Russia's attempted illegal annexation of Ukrainian territory.
Hurricane Ian damage toll in the billions, will slow US growth
Hurricane Ian's aftermath is predicted to cause tens of billions of dollars in damage to Florida's homes, infrastructure, and businesses, impacting the US economy.
Jewish sect members in dramatic breakout in Mexico
Twenty members of a Jewish sect escaped from detention in Mexico following a raid targeting the group, which is accused of drug trafficking and rape, an official said Friday. Twenty sect members were taken to a government-run shelter on September 23, after a raid by the Mexican authorities on the sect compound in the town of Tapachula in southern Chiapas state.
US Congress signs off on $12 bn for war-torn Ukraine
The US Congress approved $12.3 billion in aid Friday to help Ukraine battle its invasion by Russia as part of a stopgap spending bill that averts a chaotic government shutdown ahead of a midnight deadline. Government shutdowns threaten the finances of hundreds of thousands of workers who risk being sent home without pay as parks, museums and other federal properties close.
Morocco court toughens migrants' sentences over border tragedy
A Moroccan appeals court has beefed up prison terms against 15 African migrants involved in a June border tragedy in which two dozen migrants died, a rights group said Friday.
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