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War in Ukraine
Moscow’s soldiers shoot civilians near Pokrovsk; Truck with civilian plates carrying North Korean soldiers stopped in Kursk, Zelensky says region under control; South Africa defines Ukraine position.
Oct. 28
UK
The victory also marked the beginning of boxing history’s longest accumulated heavyweight title reigns, which ended when Klitschko lost to British boxer Tyson Fury in 2015.
Oct. 15
Canada
Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense has certified the use of the multi-purpose mine-resistant vehicle, said to one of the world’s safest, for its armed forces.
Aug. 18
Israel
South Africa’s allegations of genocide against Israel come in the wake of its UN abstention following Russia’s brutal invasion of Ukraine, and its joint naval drills with Russia and China.
Feb. 5
War in Ukraine
The African continent has long been fertile ground for Russian influence. Ukraine’s ambassador to South Africa insists that Ukraine is now making inroads.
Jan. 31
Israel
South Africa brought the case against Israel because both countries have signed the UN Genocide Convention, drawn up in 1948 as the world vowed “never again” after the Holocaust.
Jan. 26
Iran
The BRICS bloc members Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa welcomed Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates as new full members on Monday.
Jan. 3
Putin
Putin was formally invited to BRICS summit due to take place in Johannesburg between August 22 and 24, but Pretoria has been under heavy domestic and international pressure not to host him.
Jul. 19, 2023
War in Ukraine
Your news for the morning of Wednesday, July 19 – Day 511 of Russia’s full-scale war against Ukraine.
Jul. 19, 2023