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Sudan ceasefire monitoring group, U.S. discussing alleged violations -State Dept

Alleged violations of the ceasefire agreed by Sudan's army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces are being discussed by the Saudi Arabia-based monitoring panel and the United States, as well as the warring sides, the State Department said on Tuesday.

Reuters · May 23, 2023

US says Russia’s Wagner force eyes Mali as route for war supplies

Russian mercenary force said to be willing to falsify paperwork to use Mali as transit point for Ukraine war equipment.

Al Jazeera · May 23, 2023

US: Russia's Wagner group moving weapons to Ukraine via Mali

WASHINGTON: The US suspects Russian mercenary firm Wagner Group is trying to ship weapons to fighters in Ukraine through the West African nation of Mali, according to State Department Spokesman Matthew Miller.

The Times of India · May 23, 2023

U.S. condemns reported arrest of former U.S. mission employee in Russia

The U.S. State Department said on Tuesday it "strongly condemns" the reported arrest of Robert Shonov, a former employee of the United States' mission in Russia, calling allegations he illegally collaborated with foreigners "wholly without merit."

Reuters · May 16, 2023

US urges Mali to investigate, hold accountable those to blame for Moura attack

The United States on Monday urged Mali's transition government to pursue an "independent, impartial, efficient, exhaustive, and transparent investigation" to hold accountable those responsible for the likely execution of hundreds of people in one village.

Reuters · May 15, 2023

Fragile Gaza Truce Holds As Israeli Starts To Ease Restrictions

Following a ceasefire mediated by Egypt, the IDF started to relax restrictions on communities in the Gaza Envelope on Sunday.

Zenger · May 15, 2023

Vile Edinburgh man uploaded illegal videos while staying in a flat share

Salvatore Di Pietro, 48, was caught after cops learned he was using his social media account to store depraved images.

Edinburgh Live · May 9, 2023

Scots pervert uploaded sick haul of child abuse videos to Facebook

Salvatore Di Pietro, 48, was caught after cops learned he was using his social media account to store depraved images.

Daily Record · May 9, 2023

Blinken and Egypt’s Foreign Minister Discuss Sudan Ceasefire

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and his Egyptian counterpart Sameh Shoukry discussed extending and expanding the ceasefire in Sudan during a call on Tuesday, the State Department said. "The Secretary and the Foreign Minister agreed to continue close US-Egypt consultation regarding ongoing efforts to achieve a durable cessation of…

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 3, 2023

Biden to host Philippines leader as tensions grow with China

President Joe Biden is set to meet President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. of the Philippines as concerns grow about China's harassment of Philippine vessels in the South China Sea

The Independent UK · May 1, 2023