Poland says Germany refused talks on World War II reparations | CNN
Reuters — Germany has rebuffed the latest push by Poland’s nationalist government for vast reparations over World War II, saying...
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‘It’s like a constant gamble:’ Ukrainian couple await birth of twins in wartime Kyiv | CNN
CNN — Kateryna and her husband Oleg endure what every citizen of Kyiv must – long blackouts, hours without any...
From the unwinding of zero-Covid to economic recovery: What to watch in China in 2023 | CNN
Editor’s Note: A version of this story appeared in CNN’s Meanwhile in China newsletter, a three-times-a-week update exploring what you...
Meet the dissident Russians living the ‘nightmare from which it is impossible to wake up’ | CNN
CNN — For Andrei Soldatov and his friends, February 24 marked the end of Russia as they knew it. In...
North Korea’s record year of missile testing is putting the world on edge | CNN
Seoul, South Korea CNN — In 2020, North Korea conducted four missile tests. In 2021, it doubled that number. In...
They were welcomed into British homes. Celebrating their first Christmas together, Ukrainians wonder if that hospitality will last | CNN
Henley-on-Thames, England CNN — Last year, Nataliia Doroshko, a 35-year-old lawyer, celebrated St. Nicholas Day with friends and family in...
Police fire teargas to quell protesters at site of deadly Paris shooting | CNN
CNN — French police on Friday fired teargas amid clashes with agitated protesters outside a Kurdish community center in the...
US strike kills 6 al-Shabaab militants in Somalia | CNN Politics
CNN — The US carried out a strike in Somalia that killed six al-Shabaab militants on Friday, US Africa Command...
Democracy has its flaws, but it has emerged from the pandemic in much ruder health than the alternative | CNN
CNN — For nearly half a decade, you could be forgiven for thinking just about everything in Western democracy seemed...
Israel deports French-Palestinian lawyer, accusing him of ‘terrorist activity’ in case Israeli group calls ‘gross violation of basic rights’ | CNN
Jerusalem CNN — Israel deported a French-Palestinian lawyer it accused of organizing, inciting and planning “terrorist attacks” to France early...
Kosovo calls for NATO intervention after weekend of violence amid rising ethnic tensions | CNN
CNN — Kosovo’s Prime Minister urged NATO peacekeeping troops to intervene after minority Serb protesters blocked roads and unknown gunmen...
At least 20 injured as protesters and police clash in Peru days after president’s ouster | CNN
CNN — At least 20 people, including four police officers, were injured on Saturday in clashes between protesters and police...
First on CNN: Defense bill takes aim at Russia’s pot of gold | CNN Business
New York CNN Business — A must-pass defense bill now being negotiated in Congress includes new sanctions designed to trip...
When China and Saudi Arabia meet, nothing matters more than oil | CNN Business
Hong Kong CNN Business — Chinese President Xi Jinping is visiting Saudi Arabia this week for the first time in...
The West just scrambled the oil market. What happens next is up to Russia | CNN Business
London CNN Business — Most Russian crude oil exports to Europe are now banned, marking the boldest effort yet by...
Belgium’s biggest ever trial begins over Brussels bombings | CNN
Brussels Reuters — Belgium began proceedings on Monday in its largest ever trial to determine whether 10 men played a...
Huge trade partner and ‘systemic rival.’ Europe has a China problem | CNN Business
London CNN Business — Europe is becoming increasingly reliant on China for trade, and many of its top companies are...
Why the birthplace of Islam is hosting one of the world’s biggest raves | CNN
Editor’s Note: A version of this story first appeared in CNN’s Meanwhile in the Middle East newsletter, a three-times-a-week look...
Belarus dissident Maria Kolesnikova in intensive care, opposition spokesman says | CNN
CNN — A prominent Belarusian opposition figure, who has been serving an 11-year prison sentence after leading mass street protests...
China could have 1,500 nuclear warheads by 2035: Pentagon report | CNN Politics
CNN — China’s stockpile of nuclear warheads has surpassed 400 in a fraction of the time previously estimated by the...
