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Ukraine-Russia ceasefire strained as both sides report weekend attacksA U.S.-mediated ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine appeared under serious strain on Sunday, with both sides trading blame for weekend attacks.
Landlords seek compensation for pandemic eviction moratoriumLandlords across the country are part of a federal lawsuit demanding compensation after they were prohibited from evicting tenants who didn鈥檛 pay rent during the COVID-19 pandemic.
U.S. announces drawdown of 5,000 troops from GermanyThe Pentagon said Friday it would withdraw 5,000 troops from NATO-ally Germany in the next 6-12 months. Germany鈥檚 defense minister said a drawdown was expected as he emphasized the countries鈥� shared interests.听
Trump says US negotiators will have another round of talks with IranPresident Donald Trump says U.S. negotiators will head to Pakistan on Monday for another round of talks with Iran. The aim is to extend a fragile ceasefire set to expire by Wednesday.听
Iran closes Strait of Hormuz again over US blockade and fires on shipsThe standoff over the Strait of Hormuz has escalated again as Iran reverses its reopening of the crucial waterway and fires on ships attempting to pass. Saturday's developments come after the United States said it would continue its blockade of Iranian ports.
Trump says U.S. will begin Strait of Hormuz blockadePresident Donald Trump announced a blockade to stop ships from entering or leaving, adding that the聽U.S. was ready to 鈥渇inish up鈥� Iran at the 鈥渁ppropriate moment."
