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KYIV, Ukraine: Russia fired dozens of drones at Ukraine in nighttime attacks, Ukrainian officials said Wednesday, disregarding a unilateral ceasefire announced

One woman denied a chemotherapy drug compares the situation to "triage on the battlefield".

Ruling party candidate promises hope, opposition pledges change as Thursday's deadline to end campaigns approaches.

Iran's top negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said Wednesday that Washington was seeking Tehran's surrender through various means, including a naval blockade. "The enemy, in its new design, is seeking, through a naval blockade, economic pressure and media manipulation, to destroy the country's cohesion in order to force us to surrender," Ghalibaf said in a voice message published on his official Telegram channel.

A strong earthquake measuring 5.0 on the Richter scale hits Swat, and other cities in Pakistan on Saturday. Media reports confirmed that

Perhaps North West Premier Bushy Maape is speaking his truth when he says there are no potholes in his province. But as Qaanitah Hunter points out, he probably doesn't feel a thing as he is chauffeured about in fancy German sedans, subsidised by the taxpayer.

The first stage will consist of the return of the hostage. A total of 33 hostages would be set free, which will include children, women, including female soldiers, men above 50, and the wounded and sick. Israel believes most are alive but has had no official confirmation from Hamas.

Quoting the rules of Islam, the lawmaker said the comment made her feel uncomfortable and singled out because of her religion and culture.

The London Metropolitan police said no arrests had been made at this time, but detectives were "working at pace to identify those responsible".

Ted Turner, who transformed television news with the creation of CNN in 1980, has died at the age of 87, the network said Wednesday. Cable News Network upended established broadcasting with its dedication to around-the-clock breaking news and shot to global recognition with its coverage of the Gulf War in 1990-91. sms/acb