Kremlin welcomes end to ‘direct threat’ label in US strategy, TASS reports
The Kremlin praised the revised US national security strategy for dropping language labeling Russia a direct threat and urging limited cooperation on strategic stability.
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France investigates reports of drones over nuclear sub base
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Honor killing in US: Afghan man kills wife in Washington state femicide
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