WorldA decision is expected shortly that will allow Kiev to attack major Russian cities.
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Fluoride in drinking water linked to lower IQ in children
ScienceDrinking water containing more than 1.5 milligrams of fluoride per liter has been linked to lower intelligence in children.
Defense Commission: “The US could lose a major war”
World"The United States confronts the most serious and the most challenging threats since the end of World War II", the report warns.
Legal expert: “Case for the US’s complicity in genocide is very strong”
World“There are serious grounds to believe that there is a breach of the genocide convention”, confirms the UN Special Rapporteur, Francesca Albanese.
Majority of Americans do not want to defend Israel
WorldAlthough American support for Israel remains strong, a majority say no to sending troops if the country is attacked.
Comment: EU sanctions package against Russia has backfired
EconomyJenny Piper: One of the biggest economic disasters in modern European history.
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First shipment of F-16 has arrived in Ukraine
WorldConsidered by Russia as a potential nuclear threat.
US-backed rebels recruit child soldiers
World"The recruitment or use of children in combat and support roles in Syria remains common", the State Department notes.
EU foreign policy chief: “Geopolitical self-interest behind Western support for Ukraine”
World"It is in our own interests and it is also in the interests of the US as a global player", says Josep Borrell.
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