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At the Library: Harmonicas, Hiking, Checklists, eBooks & ILL
Cannon Beach Gazette - Oregon
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August 4, 2025
Shakespeare said, “Summer’s lease hath all too short a date.” He was right. It’s hard to believe, but summer is winding to its close. We should make the most of what is left of the season, and the library has some suggestions for how to do just...
Trump says special envoy Witkoff may visit Russia this week as Ukraine ceasefire deadline nears
Yeni Safak
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US President Donald Trump said on Sunday that his special envoy Steve Witkoff may travel to Russia this week, as Washington presses Moscow to agree to a ceasefire in Ukraine. Speaking to reporters before departing his golf resort in New Jersey,...
Trump aide accuses India of financing Russia’s war in Ukraine
Al Jazeera
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August 4, 2025
A top United States official has accused India of financing Russia’s war in Ukraine by buying oil from Moscow, as the Trump administration ramps up pressure on New Delhi to cut off its energy imports from Russia. “What he (Trump) said very clearly...
Russian Influencers Arrested For Filming Video In Front Of Burning Oil Factory Targeted by Ukrainian Drone Attack; Video Goes Viral
Free Press Journal
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August 4, 2025
Russian Influencers Arrested For Filming Video In Front Of Burning Oil Factory Targeted by Ukrainian Drone Attack; Video Goes Viral | X @sentdefender Russian authorities arrested two young Influencers, aged 19 and 21, after a video on TikTok went...
Home by home, Russia is selling occupied Ukraine to Russians
Mint
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August 4, 2025
In a brochure, the property developer touts the “majestic style" of the building’s architecture and its prime location just a 15-minute walk from the sea, adding a caveat: It was damaged during “military events." The building that once stood there...
'Massive' Ukrainian drone strike targets Russian railway station in Volgograd Oblast, local official claims
The Kyiv Independent
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August 4, 2025
A "massive" Ukrainian drone strike targeted the Archeda railway station in the town of Frolovo in Russia's Volgograd Oblast overnight on Aug. 4, causing rail travel disruptions and temporarily closing a regional airport. Volgograd Oblast is...
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Meet Stephen Miller, US’ anti-immigrant crusader, accusing India of financing Russia’s war against Ukraine
Firstpost
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August 4, 2025
India’s purchase of oil from Russia continues to be a sticking point in Indo-US ties. After US President Donald Trump announced a penalty on India for buying oil from Moscow in addition to a 25 per cent tariff last week, now his top aide defended...
World News | Australia Launches $130 Million Global Campaign to Boost Tourism
Latestly
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August 4, 2025
Canberra [Australia], August 4 (ANI): The Australian Government will soon launch a new $130 million campaign aimed at encouraging international travellers to plan and book an Australian holiday. First seen in a teaser campaign launched by Prime...
Trump confirms US envoy Witkoff to travel to Russia in coming week
The Times Republican - Iowa
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Donald Trump confirmed Sunday his special envoy Steve Witkoff will visit Russia in the coming week, ahead of a deadline the US president has set for imposing fresh sanctions on Moscow. Speaking to reporters, Trump also said that two nuclear...
How Ukraine’s air defence warriors take aim at Putin’s drone swarms
The Times
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Russian jets were flying fast towards the Ukrainian anti-aircraft battery. Lightning flashed and thunder roared in the night sky above, sending rain lashing against the branches concealing its position.“They might launch KABs [glide bombs],” said...
Trump confirms US envoy Steve Witkoff to travel to Russia 'next week'
The Economic Times
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August 4, 2025
President Donald Trump confirmed Sunday his special envoy Steve Witkoff will visit Russia next week, ahead of a looming US sanctions deadline and escalating tensions with Moscow. Speaking to reporters, Trump also said that two nuclear submarines...
Americans in the Cotswolds have a strong message for JD Vance ahead of his quintessential British vacation
Daily Mail
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August 4, 2025
Although JD Vance is likely to be charmed by the classic British countryside during his upcoming visit to the Cotswolds, he may not receive the warmest of welcomes from its locals. American expats who live in the English area of protected natural...
Trump Says US Envoy Heading To Russia Next Week As Sanctions Loom, Warns Of War Escalation With Ukraine
ABP Live
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August 4, 2025
President Donald Trump said on Sunday that his special envoy, Steve Witkoff, will travel to Russia later this week. The visit comes just before a US deadline for Russia to take action toward ending the war in Ukraine or face new sanctions. Trump...
Following deployment of nuclear subs: Trump confirms US envoy Witkoff to travel to Russia 'next week'
RTL Today
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August 4, 2025
President Donald Trump confirmed Sunday his special envoy Steve Witkoff will visit Russia in the coming week, ahead of a looming US sanctions deadline and escalating tensions with Moscow. Speaking to reporters, Trump also said that two nuclear...
Trump says US envoy Witkoff to travel to Russia ‘next week’
Al Jazeera
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August 4, 2025
Witkoff will discuss Russia’s war on Ukraine as Trump says again that he wants a ‘deal where people stop getting killed’. United States President Donald Trump said his special envoy Steve Witkoff will visit Russia next week to continue talks on...
Trump confirms US envoy Witkoff to travel to Russia
APA
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President Donald Trump confirmed Sunday his special envoy Steve Witkoff will visit Russia in the coming week, ahead of a looming US sanctions deadline and escalating tensions with Moscow, APA reports citing France 24. Speaking to reporters, Trump...
As Zelenskyy announces prisoner swap, Ukrainian drone hits Russian oil depot
Mid Day Mumbai
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August 4, 2025
More than 120 firefighters attempted to extinguish the blaze, which was caused by debris from a downed drone striking a fuel tank, Krasnodar regional Governor Veniamin Kondratyev said on Telegram Rescuers at work in a destroyed apartment building...
Prisoner exchange plan announced amid fresh Russia Ukraine drone and missile strikes
Telengana Today
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August 4, 2025
A Ukrainian drone attack set a Russian oil depot ablaze in Sochi, while both sides exchanged strikes. Zelenskyy announced an agreement to exchange 1,200 prisoners amid ongoing hostilities and peace deadline pressure. Published Date - 4 August...
Trump says U.S. special envoy Witkoff may travel to Russia
CGTN
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U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff holds talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow, April 25, 2025. /VCG U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff holds talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow, April 25, 2025. /VCG U.S. President...
Trump To Raise India Tariffs Over Russian Oil As Envoy Witkoff Expected In Moscow
Radio Free Europe - Radio Liberty
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August 4, 2025
US President Donald Trump said he will be "substantially raising" tariffs on India over its purchases of Russian oil as his special envoy Steve Witkoff prepares to travel to Moscow this week ahead of a deadline for the Kremlin to take steps to end...