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1. Russian drones are stalking Ukrainian trains and trying to hobble the country's rail system

   

   In recent weeks, Russia has stepped up drone strikes on Ukraine's rail network, targeting trains and the approximately 20,000 kilometres of track that form a key transportation artery across the country.

2. Saudi Arabia confirms Yemen's Houthi rebels tried to attack its capital with a ballistic missile

   

   Saudi Arabia on Saturday confirmed that Yemen's Houthi rebels tried to attack its capital with a ballistic missile, the first targeting of Riyadh since the escalation in fighting with the Tehran-backed rebels that has opened a new front in the Iran war.

3. CNN, MS NOW, Politico say journalists denied access to White House after Trump ban

   

   Reporters from three major news organizations — CNN, MS NOW and Politico — were denied access to the White House on Saturday, a day after U.S. President Donald Trump said he was barring them because of reporting he found to be "fake news."

4. Greenland, Denmark say deal with U.S. will not cede sovereignty

   

   Denmark and Greenland on Saturday said any agreement with the United States would not compromise Greenland's sovereignty, after President Donald Trump said the deal would give Washington "permanent control" over the Arctic island's security, leaving its precise scope unclear.

5. Canada won't pay directly into EU budget under Carney's plan: ambassador-designate

   

   As Prime Minister Mark Carney presses toward creating a "unique alliance" with the European Union, Canada's ambassador is ruling out paying directly into the 27-nation bloc's budget.