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TexasTowelie
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August 28, 2022
Ukraine is accusing Russia of targeting health facilities and hospitals. Under the Geneva Conventions, that's a war crime. Ukrainians have meticulously documented 180 such attacks and are seeking to indict Russia.
Is Russia targeting Ukrainian hospitals? - DW News
Ukraine is accusing Russia of targeting health facilities and hospitals. Under the Geneva Conventions, that's a war crime. Ukrainians have meticulously documented 180 such attacks and are seeking to indict Russia.
August 28, 2022
Meanwhile, Russia is reportedly burning off large amounts of natural gas, even as shortages send prices soaring across Europe. That's according to an analysis shared with BBC News. Experts said the burnt gas would have previously been exported to Germany. Since June, researchers have noted a significant increase in heat emanating from the facility. They said the plant is burning an estimated $10 million worth of gas every day. Others have suggested that more than four million cubic meters of gas are being burned by the flare every day.
Russia burning off large amounts of natural gas as Europe's energy costs skyrocket - CNA
Meanwhile, Russia is reportedly burning off large amounts of natural gas, even as shortages send prices soaring across Europe. That's according to an analysis shared with BBC News. Experts said the burnt gas would have previously been exported to Germany. Since June, researchers have noted a significant increase in heat emanating from the facility. They said the plant is burning an estimated $10 million worth of gas every day. Others have suggested that more than four million cubic meters of gas are being burned by the flare every day.
August 28, 2022
Queensland's Gemfields region is one of the largest sapphire-bearing areas in the world. Locals say prices have risen tenfold, but what's behind the growing appreciation of the Australian stone?
This small Queensland town is rich in sapphires -- and now the word is out - ABC News (Australia)
Queensland's Gemfields region is one of the largest sapphire-bearing areas in the world. Locals say prices have risen tenfold, but what's behind the growing appreciation of the Australian stone?
August 27, 2022
US Senator Marsha Blackburn has met with Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen in Taipei, just weeks after US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
Tingting Liu is the foreign affairs and military correspondent for TVBS News Taiwan.
She says Senator Blackburn has previously spoken out against China.
China 'slow to respond' to latest US politician visit to Taiwan - ABC News (Australia)
US Senator Marsha Blackburn has met with Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen in Taipei, just weeks after US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
Tingting Liu is the foreign affairs and military correspondent for TVBS News Taiwan.
She says Senator Blackburn has previously spoken out against China.
August 27, 2022
The Prime Minister has enlisted the support of US basketball legend Shaquille O'Neal in a call for constitutional recognition of indigenous Australians and a voice to parliament.
Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese is speaking to the media after meeting with NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal and Australia's Minister for Indigenous Australians Linda Burney. The former basketball player contacted Mr. Albanese to speak about Australia's Voice to Parliament, a yet to be established permanent body representing First Nations people that would advise government on Indigenous policy.
NBA star Shaquille O'Neal meets with PM before Voice to Parliament press conference - ABC News (Aus)
The Prime Minister has enlisted the support of US basketball legend Shaquille O'Neal in a call for constitutional recognition of indigenous Australians and a voice to parliament.
Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese is speaking to the media after meeting with NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal and Australia's Minister for Indigenous Australians Linda Burney. The former basketball player contacted Mr. Albanese to speak about Australia's Voice to Parliament, a yet to be established permanent body representing First Nations people that would advise government on Indigenous policy.
August 27, 2022
With property prices declining nationwide, anxious eyes are turning across the ditch for clues on how far they might fall. New Zealand is seven months ahead of Australian in the interest rate tightening cycle.
New Zealand house prices tipped to fall 15 per cent by Reserve Bank - ABC News (Australia)
With property prices declining nationwide, anxious eyes are turning across the ditch for clues on how far they might fall. New Zealand is seven months ahead of Australian in the interest rate tightening cycle.
August 27, 2022
Beau of the Fifth Column: Let's talk about a term Biden used....
August 27, 2022
Beau of the Fifth Column: Let's talk about Trump demanding McConnell be replaced....
August 27, 2022
Fox host PANICS as his OWN guest accidentally destroys Trump.
Fox host panics as his own guest accidentally destroys Trump - Brian Tyler Cohen
Fox host PANICS as his OWN guest accidentally destroys Trump.
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