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2022-02-28 23:26:02 Biden: Don't worry about nuclear war

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2022-02-25 04:02:04 Russia’s Wealthiest Lose BILLIONS Due to Ukraine Crisis

As tensions intensify in Ukraine the fortunes of many wealthy Russians have plummeted this year, with some $32bn wiped off. (Bloomberg Billionaires Index)

Topping the super-rich losses list is Gennady Timchenko, who owns stakes in Russian gas producer Novatek as well as other businesses. A third of his wealth disappearing since the beginning of the year, some $6.47bn.

Another Novatek shareholder, Leonid Mikhelson, shed $6.2bn while Lukoil Chairman Vagit Alekperov’s fortune dropped around $3.5bn in the same period.

The net worth of the country’s 23 billionaires currently stands at $343bn, according to the wealth list, down from $375bn at year-end, with US/UK/EU anti-Russian sanctions incoming.

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2022-02-25 03:50:37 Psaki: US could potentially accept refugees from Ukraine

“Is the US prepared to accept Ukrainian refugees?” A reporter asked the WH spox Jen Psaki on Thursday.

"We are, but we certainly expect that most if not the majority will want to go to Europe and neighboring countries,” she replied.

Is there a queue behind the Afghans?

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2022-02-25 03:29:29 Anonymous Collective claims to have "taken down" RT’s website & govt pages

The hacking group stated via Twitter it's “officially in cyber war against the Russian government,” allegedly bringing down the Kremlin website.

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2022-02-25 03:03:24 Trump on Ukraine crisis

The former president issued a simple statement regarding Russia’s security operation in Ukraine.

“If I were in Office, this deadly Ukraine situation would never have happened!"

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2022-02-25 02:30:31 Dozens of Ontario Trucking Businesses Shut Down Following Freedom Convoy Protests

The Ontario Ministry of Transportation has reportedly shut down 39 trucking businesses for their part in the Freedom Convoy protests. (Truck News)

Another 27 seizure orders were issued outside of the province, which effectively bans operators from using a commercial vehicle in Ontario.

"In an effort to preserve future police investigations into the illegal occupation in Ottawa, the ministry will not release the names of affected businesses at this time," a ministry spokesperson said.

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2022-02-25 02:05:07 Ukraine orders general mobilization of population

Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky has signed a decree on the general mobilization of the population - it will reportedly be carried out over the next 90 days.

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2022-02-25 02:00:24 President Zelensky: 'Sabotage Groups Entering Kiev'

According to the Ukrainian president during a TV address, 137 people have died in the country. Vladimir Zelensky said the "Whole of Ukraine has come under attack..."

There has been no official confirmation regarding the number of dead from the Donbass Republics and Moscow on the other side - after heavy shelling on Thursday.

"The information I am getting is sabotage groups are now entering Kiev," Zelensky said.

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2022-02-25 01:32:01 Three former Minneapolis cops found guilty of violating George Floyd’s civil rights

12 jurors have found Tou Thao, J. Alexander Kueng and Thomas Lane guilty of violating George Floyd’s civil rights. (NBC News)

Violating a person's civil rights "is punishable by a range of imprisonment up to a life term, or the death penalty, depending upon the circumstances of the crime,” according to the US Justice Department.

A state trial is scheduled for June against the men on charges of aiding and abetting murder and manslaughter.

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2022-02-25 01:01:18 John Kerry: 'Don't forget climate battle' Putin

The US’ climate envoy has warned Russia not to lose sight of the need to combat climate change. (Washington Times)

“I hope President Putin will help us to stay on track with respect to what we need to do for the climate,” the former secretary of state said earlier this week.

Head in clouds, Mr Kerry?

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