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Feb 21, 2023 • 11min

February 21, 2023: Biden in Kyiv, another earthquake in Turkey, and a step forward for same-sex partners in South Korea

The two hundred fortieth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode:Biden: 'Putin’s war of conquest is failing'Turkey-Syria border region hit by new quakesCourt recognizes same-sex partners as legal dependentsPapua New Guinea: Rescue mission under way for researchers taken hostageIsrael: Benjamin Netanyahu accuses protesters of ‘trampling democracy’Russia ‘mapping’ critical energy infrastructure, say Dutch intelligence agenciesProtesters storm Suriname parliament over high fuel pricesCold-blooded: Abandoned alligator rescued from Brooklyn lake Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Feb 17, 2023 • 12min

February 17, 2023: Moldova's new government, Bao Fan goes missing, and South Africa's naval exercise with Russia and China

The two hundred thirty-ninth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode:Moldova swears in new government amid Russia tensionsBao Fan: Billionaire tech banker in China reported missingSouth Africa's naval exercise with Russia, China raises Western alarmEuropean Commission takes Poland to court over ‘legal Polexit’Ethiopia warns UN-backed probe could 'undermine' peace processNorth Korea threatens ‘unprecedented’ action over allied military drillsCanada to send warships to Haiti amid ongoing violenceLonely tunes: Humpback whales wail less as population grows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Feb 16, 2023 • 13min

February 16, 2023: South Korea calls North Korea an enemy, Rwanda accuses the DRC of an attack, and the Philippines and US to hold largest war game since 2015

The two hundred thirty-eighth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode:South Korea brands North Korea an enemy stateRwanda accuses DR Congo soldiers of attack on border army postPhilippines and US to hold biggest war games in yearsNigeria's naira shortage: President Buhari extends use of old notesWorld Bank chief to leave by JulyRuling Taliban display rare division in public over bansChina imposes sanctions on Lockheed Martin, Raytheon over Taiwan arms salesEnglish police say they foiled an 'eggs-travagent' plot to steal Cadbury chocolates Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Feb 15, 2023 • 14min

February 15, 2023: More balloon news, the UN Secretary General's grave warning, and Russia holding Ukrainian children in camps

The two hundred thirty-seventh episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode:China spy balloon: Three unidentified objects possibly benign, says USUN chief: Rising seas risk ‘death sentence’ for some nationsRussia holding Ukrainian children in camp network: StudyCameroon detects two suspected cases of Marburg virus near Eq. GuineaU.S. arrests four more suspects in plot to kill Haitian President MoiseChina praises 'solidarity' with Iran during Raisi visitXinjiang governor cancels controversial trip to UKUnderwater kiss world record broken for Valentine's Day Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Feb 14, 2023 • 13min

February 14, 2023: U.S. military recovers the downed Chinese spy balloon, Russia planning a coup in Moldova, and BBC India offices searched by officials

The two hundred thirty-sixth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode:U.S. military says it recovers key sensors from downed Chinese spy balloonRussia is planning coup in Moldova, says President Maia SanduBBC India offices searched by income tax officialsPhilippines protests China's 'aggression' in disputed watersEquatorial Guinea confirms first Marburg virus disease outbreakMeloni's right-wing coalition wins Italian regional electionsColombian government, rebels resume peace talks in MexicoGerman ballet director suspended over feces attack on critic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Feb 13, 2023 • 13min

February 13, 2023: The US shoots down mystery objects, continued fallout of the earthquake in Turkey and Syria, and Israel authorises settlements in the West Bank

The two hundred thirty-fifth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode:Mystery surrounds objects shot down by US militaryTurkey-Syria earthquakes: UN expects death toll above 50,000Israel to authorise nine ‘wild’ West Bank settlementsCambodia’s Hun Sen shuts down independent media outletEthiopia restricts social media, messaging apps amid protestsPortugal church sex abuse study finds 512 alleged victimsMexico arrests cartel member suspected of leading fentanyl tradeChilean woman becomes first to swim 1.55 miles in Antarctica Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Feb 10, 2023 • 12min

February 10, 2023: The Russian offensive begins, Nicaragua releases political prisoners, and Japan and the Philippines strengthen defensive ties

The two hundred thirty-fourth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode:Russia launches drone and missile attacks in south and east UkraineNicaraguan prisoners freed: 222 opposition figures deported to USJapan, Philippines agree to sharply boost defense tiesSouth Africa declares national disaster over blackoutsPakistan says it agrees to IMF terms on release of $1.1bn payoutMexico: Ex-security chief stole $745 million from contractsPoland to close border checkpoint with BelarusNew Zealand police find 3.5 tons of cocaine in Pacific Ocean Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Feb 9, 2023 • 13min

February 9, 2023: Death toll climbs in Turkey and Syria, Starlink shuts down Ukraine's access, and a North Korean military parade

The two hundred thirty-third episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode:Turkey-Syria earthquake: Total death toll surpasses 16,800Ukraine war: Elon Musk's SpaceX firm bars Kyiv from using Starlink tech for drone controlNorth displays enough ICBM launchers to defeat U.S. missile defenseAustralia strips Chinese-made security cameras from defence sitesKenya, South Sudan locked in border disputeSpanish court rules against plan to omit bullfights from youth voucher schemeBrazil agencies launch raid against illegal gold miners in Yanomami landsIndian government asks people to hug cows on Valentine’s Day Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Feb 8, 2023 • 13min

February 8, 2023: Pictures of the balloon, Leopard 1 tanks to Ukraine, and a New Zealand pilot held hostage

The two hundred thirty-second episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode:China spy balloon: US Navy releases photos of debrisGermany, Denmark, Netherlands pledge Ukraine Leopard 1 tanksSeparatists fighters in Papua hold New Zealand pilot hostageFire breaks out at US-owned drone factory in LatviaIran unveils underground base in response to US-Israel exercisesU.S. donates $14 mln in security equipment to tackle Costa Rican crimeSomalia approves NISA Bill after 53 yearsLoose emu captured in Missouri neighborhood Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Feb 7, 2023 • 12min

February 7, 2023: Rescue efforts in Turkey and Syria, China changes its tune on the balloon, and Adani group stocks bounce back

The two hundred thirty-first episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode:What's the latest on the Turkey EarthquakeChina says will ‘safeguard interests’ over balloon shootdownAdani stock rout pauses as investors await raft of earningsMinisters ‘punishing’ nurses in England, says union as NHS hit by biggest strikePakistan lifts Wikipedia banBurkina Faso gunmen kill 15 Nigerian pilgrims bound for SenegalChile battles deadliest wildfires on record as heatwave gripsFuneral home finds woman breathing hours after declared dead Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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