U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken accuses both sides of the conflict of committing war crimes, including crimes against humanity and ethnic cleansing.
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December 6, 2023 (Wednesday)
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Armed conflicts and attacks
Disasters and accidents
Health and environment
Authorities says that dengue fever is on the rise in Mali, as at least 21 deaths and 600 cases linked to the disease are reported.
International relations
The United States Senate blocks a supplemental funding bill that included financial aid for Ukraine.
In October, Russia earned $11.3 billion from oil exports, exceeding the amount earned prior to the start of the war.
Italy withdraws from China's Belt and Road Initiative. Both countries have indicated a desire to maintain open channels of political dialogue.
Politico reports that efforts to cap Russia's oil revenues has essentially failed, due to widespread circumvention, loopholes and the ongoing fuel business.
Law and crime
Former People's Deputy of Ukraine Illia Kyva, who defected to Russia in March 2022, is found dead in Moscow Oblast.
Three people are killed and three others injured during a mass shooting at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States. The perpetrator is shot dead by police.
Four people are injured in a mass shooting on a shopping street in Brussels, Belgium. The incident is being investigated as a gang-related crime.
Politics and elections
Former Speaker Kevin McCarthy announces that he will resign from the United States House of Representatives at the end of the year.
Robert Jenrick resigns as Minister of State for Immigration, citing disagreements with the UK government's asylum plan.
Science and technology
China announces the world's first fourth-generation nuclear reactor has started commercial operations at the Shidao Bay Nuclear Power Plant.
Sports
In association football, the Major League Soccer (MLS) fines Los Angeles FC $100,000 and suspended supporter group 3252 for engaging in misconduct including the lighting of illegal flares during the team match in the conference finals.
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