Monday, August 14, 2023

Russian ruble value plunges to lowest level since early days of Ukraine invasion

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The Russian ruble on Monday reached its lowest value since the early weeks of the war in Ukraine as Moscow increases military spending and Western sanctions weigh on its energy exports.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/ruble-value-1.6935836?cmp=rss

Niger coup leaders say they plan to prosecute president for treason

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Niger's mutinous soldiers said they will prosecute deposed President Mohamed Bazoum for 'high treason' and undermining state security, in an announcement hours after the junta said they were open to dialogue with West African nations to resolve the mounting regional crisis.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/niger-coup-leaders-treason-accusation-1.6935586?cmp=rss

Greek authorities order 105 soccer fans to be detained pending trial after fatal clash

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All 105 soccer fans suspected of being involved in extensive clashes in the Greek capital that ended in the death of a 29-year-old AEK Athens supporter have been ordered to be detained pending their trial, authorities said Sunday.



source https://www.cbc.ca/sports/soccer/105-soccer-fans-to-be-detained-pending-trial-fatal-clash-athens-1.6935547?cmp=rss

2 years in, activists warn backsliding for women, girls continues unabated in Taliban's Afghanistan

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Nearly two years after Kabul fell to the Taliban, activists warn that human rights for women and girls continue to plummet in Afghanistan. They're pushing for democracies like Canada to adopt a tougher posture with the regime. 



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/afghanistan-taliban-two-years-later-1.6934942?cmp=rss