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Day: March 8, 2023
Russia Controls Eastern Part Of Ukraine’s Bakhmut, Says Mercenary Boss
Russia’s Wagner group has taken full control of the eastern part of the Ukrainian city of Bakhmut, its founder Yevgeny Prigozhin said on Wednesday.
World War 2 mystery solved after 80 years as haunting footage shows wreck of vanished sub
Naval History and Heritage Command has confirmed the discovery of the USS Albacore, a submarine thought to have downed 10 enemy ships in the Pacific theatre.
South Korea approves howitzers transfer to Ukraine for Russia war
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Wagner thugs claim to hold ‘eastern part’ of Bakhmut as fierce battle for city continues
Zelensky has warned in Russia would have an “open road” into eastern Ukraine if it took the city.
Heathrow told to cut passenger charges in move that could lower fares
Decision by Civil Aviation Authority comes despite airport having argued for higher feesHeathrow airport has been ordered to cut average passenger charges by about 20% next year, in a move that could translate to lower ticket prices for travellers.The …
Frontline’s Barstad says consolidation is no burning issue amid strong markets
CEO believes flourishing markets reduce incentives for tanker players to pool forces
Young Afghan women train as midwives to serve in remote villages
UN says an Afghan woman dies every two hours during pregnancy or childbirth in Asia’s highest maternal mortality rate.
UK says plan to stop Channel crossings pushes bounds of law
The UK is unveiling details of proposed law, which has been heavily criticised by refugee rights groups.
Families evacuated from frontline Donetsk town
As fierce battles rage in the Donetsk region, Avdiivka police evacuate families with children from the most dangerous zones on the frontline. (Mar. 8)