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Aug 15, 2022 • 11min

August 15, 2022: Afghanistan one year later, EU concessions in Iran Deal, and more Chinese drills near Taiwan

The one hundred and nineteenth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the EpisodeHow life has changed for Afghans since the Taliban takeoverEU proposes lifting pressure on Iran’s Revolutionary Guards to revive nuclear dealChina announces new Taiwan drills as US delegation visitsPutin says Russia and North Korea will expand bilateral relations18 children among dozens killed in Egypt church fireEcuador: Guayaquil blast 'declaration of war' by gangs - officialsSalman Rushdie: Iran blames writer and supporters for stabbingNigeria seizes crystal meth hidden in heads of fish Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Aug 12, 2022 • 19min

August 12, 2022: More Shelling at Zaporizhzhia, Samsung Boss Pardoned in South Korea, and the Kenyan Election

The one hundred and eighteenth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the EpisodeZaporizhzhia nuclear workers: We're kept at gunpoint by RussiansSouth Korea: Samsung boss receives presidential pardonKenya media council: ‘No one’ asked to stop election talliesWildfires spread, fish die off amid severe drought in EuropeCalm returns to Sierra Leone as protest death toll risesDown to 14 + 1: Estonia and Latvia quit China’s club in Eastern EuropeBrazilians march in defence of democracy over Bolsonaro election fearsFrench freediver breaks world record at a depth of 393.7 feet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Aug 11, 2022 • 12min

August 11, 2022: Crimea Explosion Pictures, China and South Korea Clash over THAAD, and North Korea Declares COVID Victory

The one hundred and seventeenth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the EpisodeDamage at Air Base in Crimea Worse Than Russia Claimed, Satellite Images ShowSouth Korea, China clash over U.S. missile shield, complicating conciliationNorth Korea's Kim Jong Un declares victory against CovidJohn Bolton: Iranian man charged in US over alleged assassination plotEU to cease Greek budget surveillance, marking end of debt crisisSierra Leone imposes curfew amid anti-government protestsBrazil police recover art masterpieces stolen in elderly conOverturned truck spills Bud Light onto Kentucky highway Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Aug 10, 2022 • 12min

August 10, 2022: The status of Crimea, Regular Patrols of the Taiwan Strait, and Kenya's election

The one hundred and sixteenth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the EpisodeUkraine war must end with liberation of Crimea – ZelenskyRussia halts oil flows through Ukrainian pipelineChina military 'completes various tasks' around Taiwan, will conduct regular patrolsEarly signs show tight Kenyan presidential electionLangya: New virus infects 35 people in eastern ChinaUS: Former Twitter employee found guilty of spying for Saudi ArabiaCuba brings oil depot fire under control after five-day blazeStranded whale out of French river, to be moved to saltwater Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Aug 9, 2022 • 12min

August 9, 2022: China and Taiwan in a Standoff, EU implements emergency gas plan, and Kenya's election

The one hundred and fifteenth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the EpisodeTaiwanese foreign minister says China drills part of a game-plan for invasionEU's emergency gas plan comes into forceKenya elections 2022: Raila Odinga and William Ruto in tight race for presidentUkraine’s first grain shipment gets snubbedOil facility fire jeopardizes Cuba’s frail electric systemSeoul floods: At least eight dead amid heaviest rain in decadesSri Lanka asks China to postpone research ship’s port callMattress company seeking professional 'sleepers' to nap on the job Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Aug 8, 2022 • 11min

August 8, 2022: China announces new exercises, Israel-Gaza ceasefire, and "suicidal' shelling of Zaporizhzhia

The one hundred and fourteenth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the EpisodeChina announces new military exercises near TaiwanIsrael-Gaza: Ceasefire holds overnight after days of violenceUN chief condemns 'suicidal' shelling around Ukrainian nuclear plantChad's leader signs peace deal with rebel groupsDeep trouble for EU shipping push as Rhine River runs dryChina to help Bangladesh repatriate Rohingya refugeesEx-rebel takes oath as Colombian president in historic shiftGoat that ran through Spanish city escapes a second time Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Aug 5, 2022 • 12min

August 5, 2022: Brittney Griner Sentenced, Pelosi Sanctioned, and Zelenskiy fights with Amnesty International

The one hundred and thirteenth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the EpisodeBrittney Griner: US basketball star jailed for nine years on drug chargesChina sanctions Pelosi, sends 100 warplanes to Taiwan drillsZelenskyy slams Amnesty International over critical military reportUkraine Branch of Amnesty ResponseRepublicans at CPAC embrace a defiant Viktor Orban amid outrage over ‘mixed-race’ remarks.Venezuela opposition leader sentenced to 8 years in prison: lawyerSouth Sudan again delays its 1st election, until late 2024Senegal: Ruling coalition loses absolute majority in parliamentA massive sinkhole just discovered in Chile has authorities puzzled Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Aug 4, 2022 • 11min

August 4, 2022: Missile Strikes in the Taiwan Strait, Nord Stream 1, and the Iran Talks

The one hundred and twelfth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the EpisodeChina claims ‘precision missile strikes’ in Taiwan StraitNord Stream 1: The 12-metre turbine threatening Europe's gas supplyIran nuclear talks to resume Thursday Senate overwhelmingly backs NATO membership for Finland, SwedenIraq: Al-Sadr rules out talks, demands early electionsPeru PM resigns as investigations target President CastilloStopping Myanmar violence tops meeting of Asian diplomats‘Guard cat’ credited with preventing would-be robbery Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Aug 3, 2022 • 11min

August 3, 2022: China responds to Pelosi's trip, Zaporizhia nuclear plant out of control, and the first ship out of Ukraine

The one hundred and eleventh episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the EpisodeChina sends warships to surround Taiwan amid Pelosi visitChina bans 35 Taiwanese food exporters in warning ahead of Pelosi visitUN nuclear chief: Ukraine nuclear plant is `out of control’Ukraine war: First grain ship out of Ukraine reaches Turkish watersUkraine Grain offerPoland digs in over EU rule-of-law pressureMexico to investigate former President Pena Nieto's financesAfrican nations expected to make case for big rise in fossil fuel outputPakistan election agency rules former Prime Minister Imran Khan's party got illegal fundsUtah man accused of causing wildfire by burning a spider Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Aug 2, 2022 • 12min

August 2, 2022: Ayman al-Zawahiri killed, Pelosi's contentious Taiwan Trip, and $550 million more for Ukraine

The one hundred and tenth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the EpisodeAyman al-Zawahiri: Al-Qaeda leader killed in US drone strikeChina could make show of force if Pelosi visits Taiwan - USPentagon announces additional $550 million security assistance package for UkraineUN chief: We’re just ‘one misunderstanding away from nuclear annihilation’In Latin America, synthetic drugs becoming more popular than cocaine and marijuanaFour dead in South Africa protests over high power costsBulgaria president calls Oct 2 snap polls, appoints caretaker govtYou could get paid to eat candy as a Canadian company's chief candy officer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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