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Peru calls on citizens to report ‘acts of terrorism’ on social media

Rights groups say the move is a threat to freedom of expression in a country currently facing deadly anti-government protests

The Guardian - US

Germany's Merkel receives UNESCO peace prize in Ivory Coast

Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel has been honored for her efforts to allow more than 1.2 million migrants between 2015-2016

The Independent UK

Merkel Receives UNESCO Peace Prize for Welcoming Refugees to Germany

Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel received a UNESCO peace prize Wednesday for her decision to welcome more than 1.2 million migrants to Germany despite resistance at home and among European partners. Organizers said that Merkel showed political courage when Germany welcomed refugees in 2015-2016 who had fled conflicts in Syria,…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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A look at the impact of delivering aid to Turkey and Syria through Dubai's global hub

A 1.5 million square-ft. zone of Dubai known as International Humanitarian City is the world's largest aid hub, with warehouses for U.N. agencies, Red Cross and Red Crescent organizations and others.

WEKU

UK sending ‘life-saving’ equipment to Turkey and Syria as earthquake death toll passes 11,000

The Government announced it was providing thousands of medical kits, tents and blankets to help survivors

Evening Standard

UK sending ‘life-saving’ equipment to Turkey and Syria following earthquake

The Government announced it was providing thousands of medical kits, tents and blankets to help survivors.

The Independent UK

Russian foreign minister tours Africa in effort to strengthen ties

Moscow is seeking to expand its influence in Africa. This week has seen another diplomatic flurry by Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, with visits to Mali, Mauritania and Sudan.

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U.N. aid deliveries to Syria from Turkey could resume Thursday

The delivery of U.N. humanitarian aid via Turkey to millions of people in northwest Syria could resume on Thursday after the long-running operation was halted by a devastating earthquake in the region, U.N. officials said.

Reuters

Turkey and Syria earthquake: what we know so far on day three

More than 11,000 confirmed dead with more than 8,000 rescued; Erdoğan visits quake zone

The Guardian - UK

Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 350 of the invasion

Volodymyr Zelenskiy in first UK visit since war began; UK adds 15 new designations to Russia sanctions list

The Guardian - UK

Archie Battersbee: Timeline of battle over brain damaged 12-year-old’s life support

Archie died in August last year after his parents Hollie Dance and Paul Battersbee fought to keep him on life support

The Independent UK

Uganda condemned for ‘shameful’ decision to close UN human rights office

Campaigners accuse Museveni regime of evading international scrutiny after shock move to end agreement with OHCHR

The Guardian - UK

Live Updates | Turkey, Syria quake is deadliest in decade

The European Union says Syria has asked for humanitarian assistance to deal with the victims of the devastating earthquake

The Independent UK

Libyan military committee agrees coordination on foreign forces departure

Libya's 5+5 military committee of officers from both main sides of the civil war has agreed on a coordination mechanism for the withdrawal of foreign forces in liaison with neighbouring Sudan and Niger, the United Nations said on Wednesday.

Reuters

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Asharq Al-Awsat

Libyan Military Committee Agrees Coordination on Foreign Forces Departure

Libya's 5+5 military committee of officers from both main sides of the conflict has agreed on a coordination mechanism for the withdrawal of foreign forces in liaison with neighboring Sudan and Niger, the United Nations said on Wednesday. The procedural step would allow for joint coordination and data exchange to…

Al Jazeera

How to donate to Turkey and Syria earthquake disaster response

Watchdogs recommend researching before you give money, with several compiling lists of the most effective charities.

The Guardian - UK

Animals Farmed: a leap in salmon deaths, superbug fears and the life of a Spanish shepherdess

Welcome to our final monthly roundup of the biggest issues in farming and food production, with must-read reports from around the web

Asharq Al-Awsat

Israeli Rights Activist Condemns Europe's Silence over Netanyahu's Policy

Israeli human rights defender Yehuda Shaul denounced Tuesday Europe's "silence" regarding the policy of Benjamin Netanyahu's government, which he said is seeking to annex the occupied West Bank and transform Israel into an "illiberal democracy." During a press meeting in Paris, Shaul said Europe's silence regarding the Israeli government's policy…

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The Independent UK

UN chief says world ‘walking into wider war’ in Ukraine

Russian forces have been advancing for the first time in six months in relentless battles in eastern Ukraine

Al Jazeera

Turkey-Syria earthquakes day three: What do we know so far?

Rescuers warn window is closing to find survivors under rubble as death toll passes 9,600.

Reuters

Russia raps US over lack of UN visas for its diplomats, seeks arbitration

Russia accused the United States on Wednesday of failing to issue visas to Russian delegates to the United Nations and of restricting the movements of its diplomats and said it would pursue arbitration proceedings.

The Conversation

Pulses are packed with goodness: Five cool things you should know about them

Each year on February 10, the United Nations commemorates what probably sounds to many like a strange occasion: World Pulses Day.

The Independent UK

Sri Lankan leader appeals for patience amid economic crisis

Sri Lanka’s president has appealed for patience amid the country’s worst economic crisis but promised brighter times ahead

Asharq Al-Awsat

Israel Steps Up Jerusalem Home Demolitions as Violence Rises

Ratib Matar’s family was growing. They needed more space. Before his granddaughters, now 4 and 5, were born, he built three apartments on an eastern slope overlooking Jerusalem’s ancient landscape. The 50-year-old construction contractor moved in with his brother, son, divorced daughter and their young kids — 11 people in…

The Independent UK

Global quake rescue effort hits ground in Turkey, Syria

A global search and rescue effort is hitting the ground in Turkey and Syria after a devastating earthquake

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