Ukrainian forces recaptured about 500 sq km of territory in the south of the country over the past two weeks
Russians 'outnumbered 8-1' in counter-attack
Ukraine successes have ‘significant implications’ for Russia, says UK
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![Ukrainian forces recaptured about 500 sq km of territory in the south of the country over the past two weeks]()
Putin and Xi proclaim bond as Russia deploys more forces near Ukraine
Moscow and Beijing issued a statement showcasing their agreement on a raft of issues during a visit by Russia's Vladimir Putin for the Winter Olympics.
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Trump forces out Attorney General Jeff Sessions
U.S. President Donald Trump forced his controversial Attorney General Jeff Sessions to resign Wednesday, setting up a possible showdown with newly energized congressional Democrats over the investigation of Russia’s involvement in the 2016 presidential election.
![Trump ousts Sessions, vows to fight Democrats if they launch probes]()
China says Trump forces its hand, will retaliate against new U.S. tariffs
China said on Tuesday that it has no choice but to retaliate against new U.S. trade tariffs, raising the risk that U.S. President Donald Trump could soon impose duties on virtually all of the Chinese goods that America buys.
![China said on Tuesday that it has no choice but to retaliate against new U.S. trade tariffs]()
U.S. forces to stay in Iraq as long as needed
U.S. forces will stay in Iraq “as long as needed” to help stabilize regions previously controlled by Islamic State, a spokesman for the U.S.-led international coalition fighting the militants said on Sunday.
![“We’ll keep troops there as long as we think they’re needed ... The main reason, after ISIS (Islamic State) is defeated militarily]()
Venezuela crisis: UN says security forces killed hundreds
Venezuelan security forces have carried out hundreds of arbitrary killings under the guise of fighting crime, the UN says in a new report.
![President Nicolas Maduro was re-elected in May after the opposition boycotted the vote.]()
Syria war: Turkey-backed forces oust Kurds from heart of Afrin
Free Syrian Army take complete control of Afrin.
Turkish armed forces share video allegedly showing Turkish flag hoisted in the city centre of Afrin.![Free Syrian Army take complete control of Afrin]()
