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"Good" White House meeting masks splits on Ukraine truce, unclear security arrangements
Xinhua News Agency
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BRUSSELS, Aug. 20 (Xinhua) -- European leaders joined Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House on Monday to seek stronger U.S. security commitments for Kiev and ensure Europe remains at the table in peace efforts with Russia....
European troops in Ukraine: security guarantees and the reaction of world leaders
Mezha
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August 19, 2025
About ten European countries are considering sending their military formations to Ukraine as part of a security guarantees package. According to European officials, the plan envisions participation of British and French units in multinational...
Italy’s proposed Sicily bridge could double as military asset
Stars and Stripes - Washington D.C
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An illustration of a proposed 2-mile suspension bridge connecting Italy's southern mainland to the island of Sicily. Construction is expected to begin this year, with completion expected between 2032 and 2033. (Italian Ministry of Infrastructure...
Religion news 20 August 2025
Religion Media Centre
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August 20, 2025
Theology and Religious Studies can thrive if universities communicate its value, briefing hears Academics considering the decline of Theology and Religious studies at British universities have been challenged to dispel the myths that courses are...
Metro Detroit snowboard star Flyin' Brian closes in on 2026 Olympics in Italy
FOX 2 Detroit - Michigan
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Snowboarder Brian Rice , aka FlyinBrian could be on the way to Italy to compete in the Winter Olympics. Lori Pinson follows this Michigander on his quest to join Team USA . @flyinbrian_2 on Instagram FOX 2 - Michigan native Brian Rice or Flyin'...
US, Europe, Ukraine establish commission to discuss security guarantees for Kiev — media
TASS
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August 19, 2025
WASHINGTON, August 19. /TASS/. The US, Europe, and Ukraine have established a commission that will draft a proposal on security guarantees for Kiev, the Axios news outlet reported, citing sources. According to it, "senior officials from the US,...
Italy antagonizes Western troop placement in Ukraine
MENAFN
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has opposed proposals from some European leaders to send troops to Ukraine, Corriere della Sera reported on Monday. The issue arose during consultations ahead of a Washington visit by several European...
Security guarantees for Kiev may include Coalition of the Willing’s troops — media
TASS
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August 19, 2025
NEW YORK, August 19. /TASS/. Security guarantees for Ukraine from Europe and the US will be built around the work of the Coalition of the Willing and may involve a multinational force in the future, Bloomberg reported, citing sources. According to...
How to keep Putin at bay? The deadlock over security guarantees for Ukraine.
Politico Europe
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August 19, 2025
"It’s too early to contemplate such a development,” Selim Yenel, a former Turkish ambassador to the EU, told POLITICO. And Ankara, he warned, would demand something in return. “As for the quid pro quo, it would still be difficult to overcome the...
Report – Bologna & Inter Milan Agree Terms Over Albania EURO 2024 Star
Yahoo Sports - Canada
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August 19, 2025
Inter Milan and Bologna have reportedly found an agreement over the transfer of flop midfielder Kristjan Asllani. According to Sky Sport via FCInterNews, the Albanian ace is on the verge of joining the Renato Dall’Ara outfit. Advertisement...
BBC forced to correct report claiming Gazan woman died from malnutrition
Fox News
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August 20, 2025
UK Foreign Secretary David Cameron called on the BBC to finally label Hamas a terrorist organization during an interview on the channel. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The BBC was forced to issue another correction on Monday after...
Report – Inter Milan Could Reignite Interest In Atalanta Star On One Unlikely Condition
Yahoo Sports - Canada
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August 19, 2025
Inter Milan pulling the plug on their pursuit of Atalanta star Ademola Lookman may not be the end of the transfer saga. According to Sky Sport via FCInter1908, the Nerazzurri could make a last-ditch attempt to sign the 27-year-old. Advertisement...
Italian PM Meloni's 'Namaste' at White House meeting once again turns heads
India Today
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August 19, 2025
In the high-octane corridors of global diplomacy, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni took the spotlight by greeting a senior aide to US President Donald Trump with a “Namaste” as she arrived for high-level talks at the White House on Monday....
Italy’s Levante Trade Fair bars Israel from September edition
SANA
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August 19, 2025
Rome, SANA-The organizers of Italy’s Levante Trade Fair said Monday that Israel will be excluded from its 88th edition, scheduled for Sept. 15–21 in Bari, following a directive from the Italian Trade Fair Authority and a request by the city’s...
Best Of Grizzard: Political Incorrectness No. 1
The Chattanoogan - Tennessee
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August 20, 2025
Heavy public support demands that the words of wisdom of from Lewis Grizzard, Jr. (1947-1994) of Moreland, Georgia address the sudden on rush of glowing self accolades of incumbent and aspiring office seekers before the December 2025 qualifying...
Police make 21 arrests in Algarve hotspot
The Portugal News
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The operation, which took place mainly in the main nightlife hotspots, aimed to prevent and suppress illegal activities. The arrests included 19 men, aged between 20 and 47, and two women, aged 20 and 27, the GNR said in a statement. Of the total...
Trump tells Meloni, ‘You look fantastic’; Italian PM’s hot mic quip about press sparks backlash at home
The Economic Times
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August 19, 2025
A light exchange between President Donald Trump and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Monday(August 18) quickly turned into a political talking point after microphones captured their unscripted remarks during a White House summit. As...
Trump’s police takeover of D.C. has a surprising casualty: restaurant reservations
Fortune
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Washington restaurants are becoming unexpected collateral damage in President Donald Trump’s D.C. police takeover, with reservation data showing a sharp decline in diners since the president federalized the city’s police force. Restaurant...
Forensic report indicates tainted fentanyl played signficant role in nearly 100 deaths
Buenos Aires Herald
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August 19, 2025
A forensic medical report has found that tainted fentanyl played a significant role in the “fatal outcomes” of as many as 96 patients who were treated with the opiate across Argentina. On Monday, the Supreme Court opened the medical records of 20...
St. Clair County news briefs: Free concerts, Henry Winkler book signing, more
The Voice - Michigan
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August 19, 2025
Free concerts set for this month McMorran Place and the Port Huron Recreation Department are partnering to providing free concerts at 7 p.m. Thursdays in August at McMorran Plaza for the Blue Water Area community to enjoy. The 2025 Rockin’...