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Michigan man back in US after being rescued from Ukraine amid Russian invasion
Read full article: Michigan man back in US after being rescued from Ukraine amid Russian invasionA man from Jackson, Michigan is among other rescued Americans who arrived back in the United States after spending months in Ukraine amid the Russian invasion.
This week in photos: Destruction continues, U.S. to leverage Russia-Ukraine bloc against China as the war wages on
Read full article: This week in photos: Destruction continues, U.S. to leverage Russia-Ukraine bloc against China as the war wages onSecretary of State Antony Blinken said Thursday that U.S. President Joe Biden’s administration is aiming to lead the international bloc opposed to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine into a broader coalition to counter what it sees as a more serious, long-term threat to global order from China.
Sunday Read: Inside the rescue of Michigan man held by Russian forces on spy allegations
Read full article: Sunday Read: Inside the rescue of Michigan man held by Russian forces on spy allegationsA Michigan man who was being held captive by Russian forces on accusations of being a U.S. spy has been reunited with his family after a rescue mission that included an 18-hour race across Ukraine, officials said.
Metro Detroit Ukrainians call on Russian DJ headlining Movement to denounce Putin
Read full article: Metro Detroit Ukrainians call on Russian DJ headlining Movement to denounce PutinRussian DJ Nina Kraviz, who is headlining an electronic music festival in Detroit this month, has been asked by Ukrainian Americans living in Metro Detroit to denounce Russian President Vladimir Putin as his forces continue their attacks in Ukraine.
Michigan man accused of being spy rescued from Russian forces after 18-hour race across Ukraine
Read full article: Michigan man accused of being spy rescued from Russian forces after 18-hour race across UkraineA Michigan man who was being held captive by Russian forces on accusations of being a U.S. spy has been reunited with his family after a rescue mission that included an 18-hour race across Ukraine, officials said.
Photos: Ukrainians try to heal as war with Russia continues
Read full article: Photos: Ukrainians try to heal as war with Russia continuesAs the war between Russia and Ukraine shows no signs of slowing down, Ukrainians across their country to to heal as the bury the dead and salvage what is left of villages, towns and cities that have been destroyed by Russians.
Cinco de Mayo history: Why the US celebrates Mexico’s 1862 Battle of Puebla victory
Read full article: Cinco de Mayo history: Why the US celebrates Mexico’s 1862 Battle of Puebla victoryAmericans celebrate Cinco de Mayo each year, but the holiday isn't as popular in Mexico as it is in the U.S. Here's why.
Photos from overseas: Russia pounds Ukraine, targeting supply of Western arms
Read full article: Photos from overseas: Russia pounds Ukraine, targeting supply of Western armsRussian forces pounded targets across Ukraine, taking aim at supply lines for foreign weapons in the west and intensifying an offensive in the east, as the European Union moved Wednesday to further punish Moscow for the war with a proposed ban on oil imports.
Photos: Russian forces turn attention to eastern regions, cities in Ukraine
Read full article: Photos: Russian forces turn attention to eastern regions, cities in UkraineHeavy fighting has taken place in the regions of Donetsk and Lukansk, with attacks taking place in cities such as Avdiivka, Popasna, Krasnohorivka and Mariinka.
Easter Sunday services bring hope as conflict continues around the world
Read full article: Easter Sunday services bring hope as conflict continues around the worldWith so much going on in the world right now, many Detroiters attending church services on Easter Sunday say they are reflecting and hopeful.
Pictures from Ukraine: A look at what’s going on overseas as the war continues
Read full article: Pictures from Ukraine: A look at what’s going on overseas as the war continuesRussia’s Defense Ministry promised Friday to ramp up missile attacks on the Ukrainian capital in response to Ukraine’s alleged aggression on Russian territory, an ominous warning that followed Moscow’s stinging symbolic loss of its navy’s flagship in the Black Sea.
Photos: Bodies in Ukraine start to be discovered after Russian forces retreat from Kyiv, refugees continue to flee
Read full article: Photos: Bodies in Ukraine start to be discovered after Russian forces retreat from Kyiv, refugees continue to fleeRefugees continue to pour into other countries such as Poland and England, with an estimated four million Ukrainian refugees leaving the country.
Ex-UN prosecutor urges global arrest warrant for Putin
Read full article: Ex-UN prosecutor urges global arrest warrant for PutinThe former chief prosecutor of U.N. war crimes tribunals for Rwanda and the former Yugoslavia has called for an international arrest warrant to be issued for Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Flashpoint Interview: Business experts discuss SE Michigan economic conditions amid war, pandemic
Read full article: Flashpoint Interview: Business experts discuss SE Michigan economic conditions amid war, pandemicWe’re joined by business leaders and experts to discuss conditions as the Detroit Regional Chamber releases their annual State of the Region report.
Live stream: Biden delivers remarks on support for Ukraine from Poland
Read full article: Live stream: Biden delivers remarks on support for Ukraine from PolandU.S. President Joe Biden is set to speak on the crisis in Ukraine Saturday while he is in Poland, visiting a key NATO member that borders Ukraine and has been providing support to the besieged nation.
War in Ukraine will take global economic toll, group warns
Read full article: War in Ukraine will take global economic toll, group warnsThe Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development is warning that Russia's war in Ukraine will disrupt commerce and clog up supply chains, slashing economic growth and pushing prices sharply higher around the globe.
Live stream: Biden discusses US response to Ukraine following Zelenskyy’s plead for more help
Read full article: Live stream: Biden discusses US response to Ukraine following Zelenskyy’s plead for more helpUnited States President Joe Biden delivered remarks Wednesday afternoon in response to Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s plead to Congress to step up aid as Russian forces continue to attack the European country.
Flashpoint Interview: Sen. Stabenow talks US response to Ukraine
Read full article: Flashpoint Interview: Sen. Stabenow talks US response to UkraineThe United States has shut down Russian oil imports in the face of the continued war in Ukraine. But what else can be done? We’re sitting down with Senator Debbie Stabenow to see what she has to say.
St. Clair Shores man delivers medical supplies to warzone in Ukraine: ‘Everyone’s incredibly strong’
Read full article: St. Clair Shores man delivers medical supplies to warzone in Ukraine: ‘Everyone’s incredibly strong’Tony Pate from St. Clair Shores, Michigan started by collecting supplies in his garage and now he’s delivered them to a hospital in Ukraine. He has plans to make another trip.
Flashpoint Interview: Michigan Rep. Slotkin talks war in Ukraine, what US can do
Read full article: Flashpoint Interview: Michigan Rep. Slotkin talks war in Ukraine, what US can doWe’re talking with Michigan Congresswoman Elissa Slotkin, who has a history working in intelligence, to get her thoughts on what we can and should do going forward amid the war in Ukraine.
St. Clair Shores family turns garage into donation hub to collect supplies for Ukraine
Read full article: St. Clair Shores family turns garage into donation hub to collect supplies for UkraineMany people feel compelled to help the victims of the war in Ukraine. A St. Clair Shores family has gone as far as to turn their garage into a donation hub.
Want to assist Ukraine relief efforts? Here’s how to safely donate
Read full article: Want to assist Ukraine relief efforts? Here’s how to safely donateThere are many charitable organizations looking to help the people of Ukraine -- but scammers are also trying to take advantage of the generosity.
List: Comparing Metro Detroit gas prices amid war in Ukraine
Read full article: List: Comparing Metro Detroit gas prices amid war in UkraineThe war in Ukraine has reached its seventh day after Russia invaded the former Soviet nation last week and, as expected, the fighting has impacted energy supplies and costs around the world.
Flashpoint Interview: Counterterrorism expert addresses Ukraine invasion’s impact in Michigan
Read full article: Flashpoint Interview: Counterterrorism expert addresses Ukraine invasion’s impact in MichiganWe’re joined by the former senior director of counterterrorism at the National Security Council Javed Ali to to discuss Russia’s recent invasion of Ukraine, and the impact that attack will have in Michigan.
Flashpoint Interview: Ukrainian-American Crisis Response Committee of Michigan members discuss impact of Russian invasion
Read full article: Flashpoint Interview: Ukrainian-American Crisis Response Committee of Michigan members discuss impact of Russian invasionTwo members of the Ukrainian-American Crisis Response Committee of Michigan join us this week to discuss Russia’s recent invasion of former Soviet nation Ukraine, and the impact that invasion will have.
Grand Rapids bar stops selling Russian vodka over Ukraine invasion
Read full article: Grand Rapids bar stops selling Russian vodka over Ukraine invasionA bar in Western Michigan has decided to remove Russian vodka from its shelves in a stance against the nation’s invasion of bordering neighbor Ukraine.
These photos show the heartbreaking reality in Ukraine, amid Russian invasion
Read full article: These photos show the heartbreaking reality in Ukraine, amid Russian invasionAfter weeks of buildup, Russia began a full-scale invasion of Ukraine earlier this week, invading the country from the north, east and south, launching airstrikes on cities and military bases.
Live stream: Biden announces new sanctions against Russia amid Ukraine invasion
Read full article: Live stream: Biden announces new sanctions against Russia amid Ukraine invasionPresident Joe Biden on Thursday afternoon made an address regarding the Russia-Ukraine conflict after Russian troops officially invaded the former Soviet nation.
Purple Heart recipient who served in Afghanistan shares views on crisis abroad
Read full article: Purple Heart recipient who served in Afghanistan shares views on crisis abroadThere is no disputing the Taliban now control Afghanistan and the situation has led to a lot of frustrated Americans in disbelief.
Navy ship USS Robert E Simanek named for Korean War veteran from Metro Detroit
Read full article: Navy ship USS Robert E Simanek named for Korean War veteran from Metro DetroitNOVI, Mich. – A Navy ship is going to have a very personal connection to an American hero that lives in Metro Detroit. Robert Simanek, 90, is a veteran of the Korean War. In addition to the Medal of Honor, Simanek also received the Purple Heart and he was awarded the Korean Service Medal with two bronze stars. He recently got the news that there will be a U.S. Navy ship named in his honor. The USS Robert E Simanek has been ordered and will be completed in 2024.
Kuwait's ruler, 91, undergoes surgery as prince empowered
Read full article: Kuwait's ruler, 91, undergoes surgery as prince empoweredDUBAI Kuwait's 91-year-old ruler underwent a surgery that required the oil-rich nation's crown prince to be temporarily empowered to serve in his place, according to a ministerial decree seen Sunday. Kuwait has yet to elaborate what required Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmad Al Sabah to seek a previously unannounced medical treatment on Saturday. However, Sheikh Sabah's sudden surgery could inspire a renewed power struggle within Kuwait's ruling family. The state-run KUNA news agency had described Sheikh Sabah's hospitalization Saturday as medical checks, citing a statement from the country's royal court. Sheikh Sabah, a widely beloved ruler in this OPEC-member nation, took power in 2006 just nine days into the rule of the ailing Sheikh Saad Al Abdullah Al Sabah.
AP source: Mets to host Yankees on 20th anniversary of 9/11
Read full article: AP source: Mets to host Yankees on 20th anniversary of 9/11New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom throws during a simulated game at a baseball workout at Citi Field, Sunday, July 5, 2020, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
AP source: Mets to host Yankees on 20th anniversary of 9/11
Read full article: AP source: Mets to host Yankees on 20th anniversary of 9/11New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom throws during a simulated game at a baseball workout at Citi Field, Sunday, July 5, 2020, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)NEW YORK The New York Mets will host the crosstown Yankees on the 20th anniversary of 9/11 next season, according to a person familiar with the decision. The clubs will play at Citi Field in a game sure to be full of emotions for the city that's also reported over 18,000 confirmed coronavirus deaths this year. I cant imagine how powerful and how emotional of an event that could be," Yankees manager Aaron Boone said. It'll be a homecoming of sorts for former Yankees manager Joe Girardi, who was hired as Phillies manager over the offseason.
Families of Syria detainees hope for news amid US sanctions
Read full article: Families of Syria detainees hope for news amid US sanctionsBut activists have begun circulating more detailed photos again online after the U.S. imposed its new sanctions, named the Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act, after the photographer. The sanctions bar anyone around the world from doing business with Assads government or officials, and among its provisions it demands Syria release detainees and allow inspections of its prisons. Between 30 to 50 prisoners died every day at the facility where he was held, known as Branch 15, he said. Alshogres testimony about Lebanese prisoners still alive further fueled their families demands for information. Ali Aboudehn, who spent years imprisoned in Syria and now heads the Association of Lebanese Prisoners in Syrian Jails, said his group and other activists have documented 622 Lebanese prisoners held in Syria.
French court OKs end to Rwanda genocide investigation
Read full article: French court OKs end to Rwanda genocide investigationPARIS The Paris appeals court on Friday upheld a decision to end a years-long investigation into the plane crash that sparked Rwandas 1994 genocide, citing lack of sufficient evidence. Lawyers for the families can further appeal the ruling to Frances highest court, the Court of Cassation. The 1994 plane crash killed Rwandas then-President Juvenal Habyarimana, an ethnic Hutu. The plane had a French crew, and Rwanda has long accused France of complicity in the genocide, which France denies. Fridays ruling came as one of the most wanted fugitives in Rwandas genocide, who was arrested in May outside Paris, is awaiting a decision on extradition.