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Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani Fast Facts

July 25, 2023 12:32 pm CNN Newsource

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani, Iraq’s most influential Shiite cleric. Personal…

Benjamin Netanyahu Fast Facts

July 25, 2023 12:30 pm CNN Newsource

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Personal Birth date: October 21, 1949…

Defendants sit in a specially designed glass box in the courtroom during the start of the Brussels terrorist attack trial verdict being announced in the Palace of Justice building

Six found guilty for Brussels terror attacks, Belgian public broadcaster reports

July 25, 2023 11:21 am CNN Newsource

By Niamh Kennedy, CNN (CNN) — A Brussels court on Tuesday found six out of ten suspects guilty of “terrorist murder” in the 2016 Brussels…

Firefighters and rescue services next to a fallen tree after a strong storm hit Lissone

Wildfires, heat and giant hail as Italy grapples with extreme weather

July 25, 2023 9:52 am CNN Newsource

By Barbie Latza Nadeau, Sharon Braithwaite and Laura Paddison, CNN (CNN) — Italy is facing multiple kinds of extreme weather at once, with…

Moscow targeted Ukrainain grain stocks along the Danube River overnight

Ukraine’s defense minister says attacks on Crimea will continue, predicts possible NATO entry next year

July 25, 2023 2:07 am CNN

CNN By Sebastian Shukla, Alex Marquardt and Sana Noor Haq, CNN (CNN) — Ukraine’s Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov says that Ukraine will…

Russia proposes joint research module on space station for China, India, Brazil and South Africa

July 25, 2023 12:30 am CNN Newsource

By Chris Lau, CNN (CNN) — The head of Russia’s space agency has extended an offer to Moscow’s partners in the BRICS group – Brazil,…

Rare testimony reveals brutal life for Russian convicts fighting in Ukraine

July 24, 2023 11:26 pm CNN Newsource

By CNN’s Nick Paton Walsh and Darya Tarasova. Video by Julie Zink and Muhammad Darwish (CNN) — One fighter was shot twice, sent from the…

Rare testimony reveals brutal life for Russian convicts fighting in Ukraine

July 24, 2023 11:26 pm CNN

CNN By CNN’s Nick Paton Walsh and Darya Tarasova. Video by Julie Zink and Muhammad Darwish (CNN) — One fighter was shot twice, sent from…

Ukraine’s defense minister says attacks on Crimea will continue, predicts possible NATO entry next year

July 24, 2023 4:57 pm CNN Newsource

By Sebastian Shukla, Alex Marquardt and Sana Noor Haq, CNN (CNN) — Ukraine’s Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov says that Ukraine will…

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez came in second place in the July 23 election.

Spain has rejected the far right. But who governs next is still unclear

July 24, 2023 1:50 pm CNN Newsource

By Al Goodman, CNN Madrid (CNN) — The smiles on Spain’s election night told part of the story. Although Socialist Prime Minister Pedro…

British Open Golf Tournament Fast Facts

July 24, 2023 1:20 pm CNN Newsource

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the British Open. July 16-23, 2023 – Brian Harman wins the 151st Open Championship at…

A damaged building following a reported drone attack in Moscow

Ukraine carried out drone attack on Moscow, officials say

July 24, 2023 8:11 am CNN

CNN By Josh Pennington, Simone McCarthy, Sophie Jeong and Christian Edwards, CNN (CNN) — Ukrainian forces carried out the drone strikes in…

Climate activist Greta Thunberg leaves a court room after a hearing in Malmö

Greta Thunberg fined for disobeying police after climate protest

July 24, 2023 7:27 am CNN Newsource

By Amy Cassidy, CNN (CNN) — A Swedish court has fined environmental activist Greta Thunberg after finding her guilty of disobeying law…

Greta Thunberg fined for disobeying police after climate protest

July 24, 2023 7:27 am CNN

EXPRESSEN By Amy Cassidy, CNN (CNN) — A Swedish court has fined environmental activist Greta Thunberg after finding her guilty of disobeying…

Israeli lawmakers on Monday passed a law stripping the Supreme Court of its power to block government decisions.

Israeli government passes law to limit Supreme Court power, defying mass protests

July 24, 2023 6:41 am CNN Newsource

By Ivana Kottasová, Richard Allen Greene, Hadas Gold and Amir Tal, CNN (CNN) — The Israeli parliament on Monday passed a law stripping the…

Israel has seen months of protests over the judicial overhaul.

Israeli lawmakers to vote on weakening Supreme Court amid protests, as Netanyahu leaves hospital

July 24, 2023 3:20 am CNN

CNN By Richard Allen Greene, Amir Tal, Hadas Gold and Ivana Kottasová, CNN Jerusalem (CNN) — Israeli lawmakers are set to vote on the first…

Ukraine carried out drone attack on Moscow, officials say

July 23, 2023 7:34 pm CNN Newsource

By Josh Pennington, Simone McCarthy, Sophie Jeong and Christian Edwards, CNN (CNN) — Ukrainian forces carried out the drone strikes in Moscow…

Supporters outside the PP headquarters waiting for election results.

No clear victor in Spanish election as results defy predictions

July 23, 2023 3:42 pm CNN Newsource

By Jack Guy and Al Goodman, CNN (CNN) — Spain appears destined for painful political negotiations after Sunday’s elections, when no single…

An excavator removes mud and rocks from a damaged house after heavy flooding in Maidan Wardak province.

Dozens swept away in flash floods in Afghanistan

July 23, 2023 11:49 am CNN Newsource

By Ehsan Popalzai and Mohammed Tawfeeq, CNN (CNN) — At least 31 people have been killed in devastating flash floods that hit parts of…

Israeli lawmakers to vote on weakening Supreme Court amid protests, as Netanyahu leaves hospital

July 23, 2023 9:34 am CNN Newsource

By Richard Allen Greene, Amir Tal, Hadas Gold and Ivana Kottasová, CNN Jerusalem (CNN) — Israeli lawmakers are set to vote on the first part…

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