Russia wants a baby boom, but some women resist becoming a mother for the motherland
Russia wants a baby boom, but some women resist becoming a mother for the motherland
https://ca.news.yahoo.com/russia-wants-baby-boom-women-080000419.html
While addressing a crowd at the Eurasian Women's Forum in St. Petersburg on Wednesday, Russian President Vladimir Putin hailed government policy geared toward helping women achieve the ultimate balance — professional success while being the linchpin "of a large, large family."He went on to joke that Russian women can manage it easily, and still remain "beautiful, gentle and charming."His comments are the latest in a public push by government officials to try and reverse Russia's sinking birth ra
How Israel Built and Sold Explosive Pagers to Hezbollah
How Israel Built and Sold Explosive Pagers to Hezbollah
https://gizmodo.com/how-israel-built-and-sold-explosive-pagers-to-hezbollah-2000500871
It took years, three different shell companies, and an explosive called pentaerythritol tetranitrate, according to reports.
Revealed: Russia anticipated Kursk incursion months in advance, seized papers show
Revealed: Russia anticipated Kursk incursion months in advance, seized papers show
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/sep/20/revealed-russia-anticipated-kursk-incursion-months-in-advance-seized-papers-show
Exclusive: Documents contain months of warnings about possible Ukrainian advance and also reveal concerns about morale
Scientists in South Africa say they have identified the first known outbreak of rabies in seals
Scientists in South Africa say they have identified the first known outbreak of rabies in seals
https://apnews.com/article/seals-rabies-south-africa-environment-wildlife-faafc6b19a3e211853cd50952c5c802b
Tests on dead Cape fur seals in South Africa have shown some had rabies. Scientists say they believe it's the first evidence of the incurable disease spreading in a marine mammal species.
Japan firm says it stopped making walkie-talkies used in Lebanon blasts
Japan firm says it stopped making walkie-talkies used in Lebanon blasts
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cj6ezre8xr4o
A Japanese firm whose name was on devices that exploded says it discontinued them a decade ago.
How Israel Built a Modern-Day Trojan Horse: Exploding Pagers
nytimes.com
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/18/world/middleeast/israel-exploding-pagers-hezbollah.html
Taliban using Iran jammers to stop people watching critical news, says TV boss
Taliban using Iran jammers to stop people watching critical news, says TV boss
https://www.independent.co.uk/asia/south-asia/taliban-iran-jammer-afghanistan-international-television-b2616032.html
Popular channel’s boss Harun Najafizada tells The Independent Taliban purchased an extremely expensive jammer with the intention of using it against AITV
Moscow’s US Propagandist ‘Donbas Cowboy’ Was Killed by Russian Troops
Moscow’s US Propagandist ‘Donbas Cowboy’ Was Killed by Russian Troops
https://www.kyivpost.com/post/39296
The preliminary investigation by Russia’s Investigative Committee accused four Russian servicemen of the kidnap and murder of the American Russell Bentley, a Russian “war correspondent.”
Batteries of Lebanon walkie-talkies contained PETN explosive - Lebanese source
reuters.com
https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/batteries-walkie-talkies-that-exploded-lebanon-were-laced-with-petn-lebanese-2024-09-20/
Ex-wife in rape trial says she feels 'humiliated', accuses lawyers of implying complicity.
Ex-wife in rape trial says she feels 'humiliated', accuses lawyers of implying complicity
https://www.rfi.fr/en/france/20240918-ex-wife-in-rape-trial-says-she-feels-humiliated-accuses-lawyers-of-implying-complicity
The ex-wife of a French man on trial for allegedly orchestrating her rape by strangers while she was drugged has spoken out, saying she feels humiliated by the proceedings. She accused some defense lawyers…