Blasts heard overnight in 3 Russian provinces along Ukraine border
April 27, 2022 Series of blasts were heard in the early hours of Wednesday in three Russian provinces bordering Ukraine, authorities said, and an ammunition depot in the Belgorod province…
First coronavirus death reported outside China
China ramped up measures to contain the coronavirus epidemic and shore up an economy hit by travel curbs and business shut-downs on Sunday as the first death from the illness…
Putin steps up drive to push for influence in Africa with broadside against West
President Vladimir Putin stepped up Russia’s push for influence in Africa days before he hosts a summit with African leaders, saying on Monday that Moscow could offer help without strings…