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UN chief says Ukraine a ‘wake-up call’ to ditch fossil fuels as WMO releases damning climate report
World
May 18, 2022
UN chief says Ukraine a ‘wake-up call’ to ditch fossil fuels as WMO releases damning climate report
(CNN) – The world’s oceans in 2021 grew to their warmest and most acidic levels on record, while melting ice…
The fall of Mariupol could conceal war crimes evidence from the world and give Russia’s offensive a boost
World
May 18, 2022
The fall of Mariupol could conceal war crimes evidence from the world and give Russia’s offensive a boost
(CNN) – After almost three months of intense bombardment, thousands of reported deaths and countless tales of horror and starvation,…
Ukraine’s security service hunts the spies selling information to Russia
World
May 17, 2022
Ukraine’s security service hunts the spies selling information to Russia
Sloviansk, Ukraine (CNN) – On a dusty street in the eastern Ukrainian town of Sloviansk, a man in a long-sleeved…
Finland will apply to join NATO, leaders say, ditching decades of neutrality despite Russia’s threats of retaliation
World
May 15, 2022
Finland will apply to join NATO, leaders say, ditching decades of neutrality despite Russia’s threats of retaliation
(CNN) – Finland’s government announced Sunday it will apply to join NATO, ditching decades of wartime neutrality and ignoring Russian…
Egypt honors volunteers in international relief efforts on the Ukrainian-Polish borders
Egypt
May 15, 2022
Egypt honors volunteers in international relief efforts on the Ukrainian-Polish borders
The Egyptian Minister of Social Solidarity, Nevine al-Kabbaj, also Vice President of the Egyptian Red Crescent Society, and head of…
‘If you have any heart at all.’ UN official warns Putin millions will die if Ukraine’s ports remain blocked
World
May 15, 2022
‘If you have any heart at all.’ UN official warns Putin millions will die if Ukraine’s ports remain blocked
New York (CNN Business) – David Beasley, head of the United Nations World Food Programme, is pleading with Russian President…
Zelensky says he called for recognition of Russia as a ‘terrorist state’ in meeting with US Senate GOP delegation
World
May 15, 2022
Zelensky says he called for recognition of Russia as a ‘terrorist state’ in meeting with US Senate GOP delegation
(CNN) – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with a congressional delegation led by Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell in Kyiv…
Egypt approves 1st shipment of Indian wheat, assures 14% protein and less moisture
Egypt
May 15, 2022
Egypt approves 1st shipment of Indian wheat, assures 14% protein and less moisture
The Plant Quarantine at the Egyptian Ministry of Agriculture approved the first shipment of Indian wheat coming to Egypt –…
Lethal Russian flechette projectiles hit homes in Ukrainian town of Irpin. ‘They are everywhere,’ say residents
World
May 15, 2022
Lethal Russian flechette projectiles hit homes in Ukrainian town of Irpin. ‘They are everywhere,’ say residents
Irpin, Ukraine (CNN) – More than a month after the Ukrainian army retook Irpin from the Russians, Volodymyr Klimashevskyi is…
Finland’s leaders announce support for NATO membership, sparking retaliation threats from Russia
World
May 14, 2022
Finland’s leaders announce support for NATO membership, sparking retaliation threats from Russia
(CNN) – Finland’s president and prime minister announced their support for joining NATO on Thursday, moving the Nordic nation which…