U S and Russian envoys meet on Ukraine crisis
In Belgrade Serbias Ivica Dacic said U S envoy Kurt Volker and Russian Vladislav Surkov held closed door talks aimed at catalyzing Minsk implementation and restoring Ukraine territorial integrity. No details emerged from the session.
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Afghan air force gains in five year plan amid Taliban fight
Gen John Nicholson vows a tidal wave of air power as a Black Hawk ceremony marks the start of a five year effort to triple Afghan air force capacity and double special operations. Afghan President Ghani hails pilots as real champions while U S advisers guide the transition and repairs.
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Protests Across Russia Mark Putin Birthday Show of Defiance
Russians gathered in Moscow and St Petersburg to pressure authorities to allow Navalny into the presidential race. Police restrained the Moscow protest but dispersed larger crowds in St Petersburg, with hundreds detained then released with fines. Navalny faces a 20 day jail term for prior unsanctioned protests.
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U S ties record for costly weather disasters this year
The United States matches a record with 15 billion-dollar weather disasters through September 2017, including hurricanes three and outbreaks of tornadoes and severe storms. NOAA cites climate factors and rising exposure as drivers while noting hurricanes Harvey Irma and Maria could push totals higher.
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Pence speaks at Las Vegas vigil as nation mourns
Vice President Mike Pence urged U S resolve and hope at a Las Vegas prayer service honoring 58 killed in the mass shooting. Doves flew as investigators pursue motive and search for reasons behind Stephen Paddock s deadly attack from Mandalay Bay.
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