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Moscow’s ‘special’ forces: An inside look at how Russia’s famed Spetsnaz really operate

Listen Russian Spetsnaz troops in Red Square during the Victory Day military parade in May 2021. Mikhail Svetlov/Getty Images The following is an excerpt from Mark Galeotti’s book, “Putin’s Wars: From Chechnya to Ukraine.” Mark Galeotti’s “Putin’s Wars: From Chechnya to Ukraine.” Osprey Publishing Most countries’ special...

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How to use ChatGPT to improve your Microsoft Excel skills, from identifying formulas to learning keyboard shortcuts

Listen ChatGPT can help ease your Excel spreadsheet woes. justplay1412/Shutterstock Workers have used OpenAI’s ChatGPT for dozens of tasks since its November release. While some fear AI may replace their job, others have embraced the technology to improve their productivity. One example is by helping with sometimes tricky programs like...

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Sudan sides trade blame as fighting undermines ceasefire

Listen 2023-04-30T15:50:41Z Sudan’s rival military forces accused each other of fresh violations of a ceasefire on Sunday as their deadly conflict rumbled on for a third week despite warnings of a slide towards catastrophic civil war. Hundreds of people have been killed and thousands wounded since a long-simmering power struggle between...

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Hundreds of academics and institutions, including Yad Vashem, condemn Polish government’s attack on Holocaust historian

Listen (JTA) — A Polish political feud over Holocaust history has widened into an international condemnation of the government’s attempts to silence a leading scholar on Polish-Jewish relations during World War II. More than 300 academics and institutions around the world — including Yad Vashem, Israel’s Holocaust history authority and...

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Trump ups competition with DeSantis in planning trip to Iowa

Listen DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The competition between Donald Trump and Ron DeSantis is intensifying as the former president is scheduling a return trip to Iowa on the same day that the Florida governor was already going to be in the state that will kick off the Republican contest for the White House. A Trump campaign official said Saturday...

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Selected Articles Review at 11 a.m. – “Пресса – не враг”…. Президент США Джо Байден встретился в Вашингтоне с родителями журналиста газеты The Wall Street Journal…

Listen   Selected Articles Review at 11 a.m. created by Michael Novakhov  •  Apr 30 2023 Selected Articles Review at 11 a.m. Daily From The News And Times – https://thenewsandtimes.blogspot.com/...

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Congress’ anger at FBI shapes surveillance program’s future

Listen FBI Director Christopher Wray testifies before the House Appropriations subcommittee Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies budget hearing for Fiscal Year 2024, on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, April 27, 2023. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana) WASHINGTON (AP) — Growing anger at the FBI from both parties in Congress...

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Участник чемпионского матча 2016 года Сергей Карякин: Непомнящий дрогнул на тай-брейке, борьба нервов осталась за китайцем

Listen Победитель турнира претендентов, участник матча за шахматную корону 2016 года, гроссмейстер Сергей Карякин, который в феврале этого года возглавил Федерацию шахмат Подмосковья, специально для “РГ” подвел итоги противостояния россиянина Яна Непомнящего и китайца Дин Лижэня за звание чемпиона мира. The post Участник чемпионского матча...

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Супруги из Ростова арестованы по подозрению в убийстве младенца

Listen В Ростове-на-Дону заключены под стражу супруги, подозреваемые в убийстве своей восьмимесячной дочери. Об этом “РГ” сообщили в региональном управлении СК России. The post Супруги из Ростова арестованы по подозрению в убийстве младенца first appeared on The News And Times - thenewsandtimes.com.

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Меркель призвала не исключать возможности переговоров между РФ и Украиной

Listen Бывший канцлер Германии Ангела Меркель призвала “не сужать кругозор” и не исключать возможность мирных переговоров между Украиной и Россией. The post Меркель призвала не исключать возможности переговоров между РФ и Украиной first appeared on The News And Times - thenewsandtimes.com.

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Президент Чехии: Нехватка снарядов делает западные танки на Украине складским товаром

Listen Президент Чехии Петр Павел после поездки в Киев поделился мнением о состоянии ВСУ. По его мнению, перед украинской армией стоит проблема нехватки снарядов, без которых поставленная Западом боевая техника фактически оказалась складским товаром. The post Президент Чехии: Нехватка снарядов делает западные танки на Украине складским...

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Участнику уличного опроса о войне в Украине грозит до 10 лет колонии

Listen Следствие ужесточило обвинение москвичу Юрию Коховцу, который принял участие в уличном опросе «Радио Свобода» об отношении россиян к войне в Украине. Об этом сообщает «ОВД-Инфо».  The post Участнику уличного опроса о войне в Украине грозит до 10 лет колонии first appeared on The News And Times - thenewsandtimes.com.

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Russian official: Drone causes fire at Crimea oil reservoir

Listen KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — A massive fire erupted at an oil reservoir in Crimea after it was hit by a drone, a Russia-appointed official there reported Saturday. Mikhail Razvozhayev, the Moscow-installed governor of the Black Sea peninsula’s port city of Sevastopol, posted videos and photos of the blaze on his Telegram channel. Razvozhayev...

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Chinese who reported on COVID to be released after 3 years

Listen HONG KONG (AP) — Chinese authorities were preparing Sunday to release a man who disappeared three years ago after publicizing videos of overcrowded hospitals and bodies during the COVID-19 outbreak, a relative and another person familiar with his case said. Fang Bin and other members of the public who were dubbed citizen journalists...

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Meet a 64-year-old therapist who’s been making student-loan payments for decades while working in public service — but still hasn’t gotten loan forgiveness

Listen Getty Images Greg Ogden, 64, said he’s been paying off his student loans since 1994 while working in public service. He said he applied for Public Service Loan Forgiveness but paperwork errors have kept him in repayment. He wants to fulfill his payment obligations, but he feels he’s paid more than he owed. Greg Ogden doesn’t...

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A rare poster offering a reward for Abraham Lincoln’s murderer John Wilkes Booth, and his accomplices, was sold for $166,000

Listen The poster advertised cash rewards for Abraham Lincoln’s killers. Getty Images/Nate D. Sanders Auctions A “wanted” poster for Abraham Lincoln’s killers, including John Wilkes Booth, was sold at auction. It was printed on April 20, 1865, six days after Lincoln died, and advertises a $100,000 reward. It’s the first time the poster...

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Roman Emperor Caligula’s massive party ships were not burned by the Nazis during World War II, researchers say. A US artillery unit was to blame.

Listen Left, Historical luxury ships — Liebig collectors’ card, 1935. Right – Nemi ships built by Caligula, 1st century AD. Culture Club/Bridgeman via Getty Images, DE AGOSTINI PICTURE LIBRARY / Getty images For decades, many believed the Nazis were responsible for the destruction of Caligula’s Nemi ships. The massive first-century boats...

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Минобороны РФ: Российские штурмовики заняли за сутки четыре квартала в Артемовске

Listen Российские штурмовые отряды продолжают вытеснять Вооруженные силы Украины в западной части Артемовска и овладели четырьмя кварталами. Об этом сообщили в министерстве обороны РФ. The post Минобороны РФ: Российские штурмовики заняли за сутки четыре квартала в Артемовске first appeared on The News And Times - thenewsandtimes.com.

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Володин предложил “включать голову” странам ЕС, страдающим от своих же санкций

Listen Западные политики должны понимать, какой ущерб приносят гражданам их стран антироссийские санкции, считает спикер Госдумы Вячеслав Володин. The post Володин предложил “включать голову” странам ЕС, страдающим от своих же санкций first appeared on The News And Times - thenewsandtimes.com.

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В Краматорске на железнодорожной станции уничтожен эшелон с 200 тоннами боеприпасов ВСУ

Listen Российским военным удалось значительно проредить арсенал вооруженных сил Украины (ВСУ). The post В Краматорске на железнодорожной станции уничтожен эшелон с 200 тоннами боеприпасов ВСУ first appeared on The News And Times - thenewsandtimes.com.

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1 мая в Сочи стартует сезон работы фонтанов

Listen 1 мая в Сочи начнут работать все городские фонтаны, а у наиболее известных состоятся праздничные мероприятия. Об этом сообщили в пресс-службе администрации курорта. The post 1 мая в Сочи стартует сезон работы фонтанов first appeared on The News And Times - thenewsandtimes.com.

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Матвиенко раскритиковала “прекрасные” отчеты ведомств

Listen Спикер Совета Федерации Валентина Матвиенко считает, что главам федеральных ведомств следует изучать ситуацию в своих областях лично и на месте, а не довольствоваться отчетами, в которых все хорошо. The post Матвиенко раскритиковала “прекрасные” отчеты ведомств first appeared on The News And Times - thenewsandtimes.com.

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Philippines“ Marcos to forge stronger relationship with US during visit

Listen 2023-04-30T07:31:50Z U.S. President Joe Biden takes part in a bilateral meeting with Philippines President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos, Jr. in New York, New York, U.S., September 22, 2022. REUTERS/Leah Millis Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said his meeting with U.S. President Joe Biden on Monday was essential in advancing...

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The ‘Pirates of Kharkiv’: Doing Good for De-Occupied Villages

Listen Kharkiv Humanitarian Center helps rural villages liberated by Ukrainian forces. And its merry band of ‘pirates’ are helping those affected by the ravages of war. The post The ‘Pirates of Kharkiv’: Doing Good for De-Occupied Villages first appeared on The News And Times - thenewsandtimes.com.

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Russian Forces Shell Kherson at Night, Injuring Two People

Listen This is not an isolated incident, as Kherson city has been under heavy attacks by Russian forces since it has been liberated by the Armed Forces of Ukraine in November 2022. The post Russian Forces Shell Kherson at Night, Injuring Two People first appeared on The News And Times - thenewsandtimes.com.

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Latest on Russia’s War Against Ukraine – Roundup

Listen Latest developments after 430 days of Russia’s war on Ukraine summarized. The post Latest on Russia’s War Against Ukraine – Roundup first appeared on The News And Times - thenewsandtimes.com.

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Mexico’s ruling party sweeps mine reform, other bills to law

Listen MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico’s Senate has approved a wide-ranging reform of laws governing the mining industry, including a requirement that companies pay 5% of profits to local communities. The mining bill was among 18 pieces of legislation, some controversial, that were passed in a frenzied rush late Friday. The bills were approved...

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РИА Новости: В Киеве заявили, что украинские летчики за три месяца освоят полеты на F-16

Listen РИА Новости The post РИА Новости: В Киеве заявили, что украинские летчики за три месяца освоят полеты на F-16 first appeared on The News And Times - thenewsandtimes.com.

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РИА Новости: Бойцы “Вагнера” впервые показали склады с советским оружием под Соледаром

Listen РИА Новости The post РИА Новости: Бойцы “Вагнера” впервые показали склады с советским оружием под Соледаром first appeared on The News And Times - thenewsandtimes.com.

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The Moscow Post — ежедневная информационно-аналитическая газета: ХК “Витязь” не стал продлевать контракт с тренером Буцаевым

Listen Вячеслав Буцаев возглавлял подмосковный клуб с мая 2022 года…. The Moscow Post — ежедневная информационно-аналитическая газета The post The Moscow Post — ежедневная информационно-аналитическая газета: ХК “Витязь” не стал продлевать контракт с тренером Буцаевым first appeared on The News And Times - thenewsandtimes.com.

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Lenta.ru : Новости: В ВСУ оценили сроки обучения украинских пилотов на F-16

Listen Для обучения украинских пилотов управлению американскими истребителями F-16 хватит трех месяцев интенсивных тренировок. Об этом заявил советник командования Воздушных сил ВСУ Юрий Игнат. В своей оценке он сослался на рассуждения начальника авиации ВВС республики Сергея Голубцова. Lenta.ru : Новости The post Lenta.ru : Новости: В...

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РИА Новости: Власти Новокузнецка сообщили об эвакуации маломобильных граждан

Listen РИА Новости The post РИА Новости: Власти Новокузнецка сообщили об эвакуации маломобильных граждан first appeared on The News And Times - thenewsandtimes.com.

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Ukraine signals counteroffensive is near: What to know about the coming fight

Listen Ukraine’s long-awaited counteroffensive is just around the corner, with top commanders and defense officials announcing Kyiv has nearly everything it needs to mount a successful attack on occupying Russian forces.  “Preparations are being finalized,” Ukrainian Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov said at a news conference Friday,...

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Armed with tanks and heavy armor from NATO, Ukraine says it’s about to hit Russian forces with an ‘iron fist’

Listen Ukraine’s forces are nearly ready to launch a counteroffensive against the Russian invaders with weapons from the West, Ukrainian Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov said Friday. “As soon as there is God’s will, the weather and a decision by commanders, we will do it,” Reznikov said during an online briefing, per Reuters. “We are...

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Leaked papers reveal proxy war in Ukraine

Listen Niraj Srivastava Former Ambassador ON April 7, The New York Times reported that a trove of around 100 highly classified US military documents, containing details of the US strategy in the Ukraine war and other sensitive information, had been released on social media sites, including Twitter and Telegram. The American media...

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Как Крымская война изменила историю употребления табака

Listen Почему в СССР не прижились сигары, из чего делают сигареты сегодня и может ли возродиться отрасль табаководства в Крыму, корреспондент “РГ” узнавал в Музее табака, созданном учеными опытной станции табаководства.The post Как Крымская война изменила историю употребления табака first appeared on The News And Times - thenewsandtimes.com.

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