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Sweden, Denmark, Italy and Spain expel Russian diplomats after Bucha discoveries
Sweden, Denmark, Italy and Spain announced separately Tuesday that they will expel dozens of Russian diplomats following similar expulsions from other European Union countries. Why it matters: Several EU members, including Germany and France, have now announced Russian dismissals after evidence surfaced of atrocities in the Ukrainian town of Bucha in the wake of Russia’s …
Iran nuclear deal talks set to break for a week, diplomats say
Talks aimed at reviving Iran’s nuclear pact with global powers were expected on Wednesday to adjourn for a week, diplomats said, with the remaining parties to the deal due to meet in the evening to sign off on the move. The adjournment to June 10 would leave only eight days to reach agreement before Iran’s …
Impeachment inquiry latest: Diplomats Kurt Volker and Michael McKinley testify in impeachment probe — live updates
Former top aide to Pompeo to testify today on Ukraine Key facts and latest news Kurt Volker, former U.S. special envoy to Ukraine, returned to Capitol Hill for an unannounced second meeting with the House Intelligence Committee on Wednesday. Michael McKinley, the former senior adviser to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, also testified before the …
Study finds changes in Cuban diplomats’ brains, but no sign of attack
The study performed advanced brain imaging on 40 government personnel who were stationed in Cuba. A group of 48 healthy patients were used as a control. Compared to the control group, the brains of the Cuba patients showed distinct differences in brain volume and connectivity. There was reduced white matter in the affected patients. Changes …