Harris rejects Putin claims of Ukraine link to Moscow attack: ‘No evidence’

Vice President Kamala Harris quickly rejected claims from Russian President Vladimir Putin that Ukraine could be involved with the terrorist attack that killed over 130 people at a Moscow concert hall on Saturday.

The U.S. government and Western allies said ISIS was responsible for the attack, the largest by the group in years and the deadliest in Moscow in over a decade.

“No, there is no, whatsoever, any evidence [of Ukraine involvement],” Harris said in an ABC inte...

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New Islamic State videos back claim it carried out Moscow concert hall attack

Footage of gunmen reinforces terror group’s claim to have masterminded worst terror attack on Russia in two decades

Islamic State has released new videos of the attack on the Crocus City concert hall outside Moscow that left 137 people dead, corroborating the terror group’s claim to have masterminded the slaughter even as Russia has sought to place the blame on Ukraine, which Kyiv denies.

The Moscow terrorist shooting on Friday is the deadliest IS-claimed attack to date on Euro...

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Marielle Franco: two politicians and ex-police chief arrested over Brazil murder

The Rio de Janeiro councillor and her driver were assassinated in 2018, sparking an international outcry

Two powerful politicians and Rio de Janeiro’s former chief of police have been arrested as part of a federal police operation targeting the suspected masterminds of the 2018 assassination of Rio councillor Marielle Franco.

The operation – named Murder, Inc – was launched at the crack of dawn on Sunday and came just over six years after the shooting of Franco and her driver, ...

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Moscow concert hall attack: death toll raised to 137 as White House says Ukraine had ‘no involvement whatsoever’– as it happened

Russians lay flowers and light candles outside Crocus concert hall on day of mourning. This live blog is closed

Pope Francis has condemned the shooting attack at the concert hall near Moscow as a “vile” act that offends God.

“I assure my prayers for the victims of the vile terrorist attack carried out in Moscow, may the Lord receive them in his peace, comfort their families and convert the hearts of those who … carry out these inhuman actions that offend God,” ...

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RFK Jr. seeks major boost with VP announcement

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s impending announcement of his running mate is threatening to roil the 2024 presidential race, with allies and observers saying it could give him a cash influx as well as a major boost of momentum as he looks to get on more state ballots.

Kennedy’s decision to unveil his vice-presidential pick next Tuesday shows a longevity to his bid that many Democrats hoped would have fizzled out by now. Announcing a running mate means the independent candidate has me...

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US ‘strongly condemns’ Moscow terrorist attack

The U.S. Department of State released a statement strongly condemning the terrorist attack that took place in Moscow on Friday, killing more than 130 people.

“The United States strongly condemns yesterday’s deadly terrorist attack in Moscow,” the statement said. “We send our deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of those killed and all affected by this heinous crime. We condemn terrorism in all its forms and stand in solidarity with the people of Russia in grievin...

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Former CIA agent: Putin putting blame on Ukraine for Moscow attack is ‘nonsense’

Former CIA agent Marc Polymeropoulos said that Russian President Vladimir Putin casting blame for the Moscow concert hall shooting on Ukraine is “nonsense.” 

Polymeropoulos dismissed Putin’s attempt to link the gunmen that killed at least 133 people Friday at the Crocus City complex near Moscow to Ukraine, the country his military is currently invading. 

“So we heard today, Vladimir Putin in about a five-minute address, he mentioned Ukraine, he's claiming that the te...

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