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A Russian Yars intercontinental ballistic missile system drives in Red Square during a military parade on Victory Day, which marks the 78th anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany in World War Two, in central Moscow, Russia May 9, 2023. Sputnik/Gavriil Grigorov/Pool via REUTERS
A Russian Yars intercontinental ballistic missile system drives in Red Square during a military parade on Victory Day, which marks the 78th anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany in World War Two, in central Moscow, Russia May 9, 2023. Sputnik/Gavriil Grigorov/Pool via REUTERS

Russia targets Kyiv on Victory Day, parade pared back amid shortages at the front

MOSCOW/KYIV,  (Reuters) – Russia fired cruise missiles at Kyiv today and paraded troops across Red Square for its annual celebration of victory in World War Two, pared back amid shortages of manpower and weaponry at the front after a failed winter campaign in Ukraine.

Pakistan security forces guard a vehicle carrying former Prime Minister Imran Khan after his arrest at a court in Islamabad, Pakistan, May 9, 2023. REUTERS/Stringer NO RESALES. NO ARCHIVES.
Pakistan security forces guard a vehicle carrying former Prime Minister Imran Khan after his arrest at a court in Islamabad, Pakistan, May 9, 2023. REUTERS/Stringer NO RESALES. NO ARCHIVES.

Ousted Pakistan PM Imran Khan arrested, prompting call for ‘shut down’ protests

ISLAMABAD, (Reuters) – Pakistan’s anti-corruption agency arrested former Prime Minister Imran Khan at Islamabad High Court today, in a dramatic move that threatens fresh turmoil in the nuclear-armed country as his party called for nationwide “shut down” protests.

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