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Why Russia's rocket attack on Kyiv is seen as an insult to the U.N.

"It is a war zone, but it is shocking that it happened close to us," Saviano Abreu, a spokesman for the U.N.'s humanitarian office, was quoted as saying. The attack killed one person: a journalist.

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UN says more than 3,000 Europe-bound migrants died at sea in 2021

At least 3,077 people died in the Mediterranean and Atlantic while trying to reach Europe last year – double the toll from 2020 – according to United Nations figures published on Friday.

Radio France Internationale

UN: More Than 3,000 People Lost in Sea Crossings to Europe in 2021

More than 3,000 refugees, migrants and asylum seekers died or went missing last year while trying to reach Europe via Mediterranean and Atlantic sea routes, a UN refugee agency report showed on Friday, reporting the highest toll in recent years. Thousands of Africans take long, perilous journeys to Europe each…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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Evening Standard Comment: The Tories have lost their way on tax

It is a truism in British politics that the Conservatives are the party of low tax while Labour does the spending. But an Ipsos poll for the Standard reveals that Labour has overtaken the Tories as the best party for tax by 32 to 25 per cent, a reversal since…

Evening Standard

Infographic: How expensive are everyday items in Nigeria?

Since 2016, the Nigerian economy, Africa’s largest, has suffered two recessions; prices of necessities have soared.

Al Jazeera

Kyiv reels from new attack during UN visit as NATO beefs up forces

LVIV, Ukraine — Far from the war’s front lines, central and western Ukraine were on high alert Friday after Russian missiles rained down on the capital, Kyiv, killing at least one person and shattering a relative return to calm that saw the United Nations chief visit mass graves on the…

Los Angeles Times

Russia strikes Kyiv during UN chief's visit

Zelensky said he believes the strikes were meant to "humiliate" the United Nations.

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Moscow confirms attack on Kyiv during UN chief’s visit

Kremlin admits airstrike as Ukraine acknowledges heavy losses from Russian attack in east

The Guardian - UK

Kenya honors former President Kibaki with state funeral

Kenyans are paying their last respects to former leader Mwai Kibaki in a state funeral service Friday that is attended by African leaders

The Independent UK

Is current space law equipped to handle a new era of shifting power structures in space? The Conversation Weekly podcast transcript

This is a transcript of The Conversation Weekly podcast episode: Ukraine invasion threatens international collaboration in space – is current space law equipped to handle a new era of shifting power structures?, published on April 27, 2022.

The Conversation

Egypt Speaks on Behalf of 108 Countries at UN to Ensure Peacebuilding Financing

Egypt has delivered a joint cross-regional statement on behalf of 108 countries at the high-level UN General Assembly meeting to consider options for ensuring sustainable Peacebuilding Financing on Wednesday. Egypt represented all countries of the African group and the European Union member states, as well as a number of Asian,…

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First Thing: Russia strikes Kyiv during UN visit to Ukraine

Zelenskiy calls for a ‘strong response’ to strikes that came hours after Biden announced US would double aid. Plus, British Virgin Islands premier arrested on cocaine charges

The Guardian - UK

More than 3,000 people lost in sea crossings to Europe in 2021 -UN

More than 3,000 refugees, migrants and asylum seekers died or went missing last year while trying to reach Europe via Mediterranean and Atlantic sea routes, a U.N. refugee agency report showed on Friday.

Reuters

Peace in Ukraine: How U.S. can help

There's now a high risk the Ukraine conflict could drag on for many years. But it's not too late to change that

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UN, Lebanon Sign Cooperation Framework for Sustainable Development

Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati has said that reforms were an urgent Lebanese demand, stressing that their implementation required full cooperation with parliament and government, official and private bodies. Mikati and UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for Lebanon Najat Rochdi signed on Thursday the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework…

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Human Rights Watch: 130 People Killed by Landmines in Libya

Human Rights Watch (HRW) announced that at least 130 people, mostly civilians, have been killed by landmines and abandoned or unexploded ordnance in Libya since the armed group called the Libyan Arab Armed Forces (LAAF) withdrew from Tripoli’s southern suburbs in June 2020. From April 2019 to June 2020, fighters…

Bangkok Post

Russia will not host World University Games

The International University Sports Federation (FISU) said on Friday it has decided to postpone the Russian city of Yekaterinburg's hosting rights for the 2023 World University Games.

Al Jazeera

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events on day 65

As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 65th day, we take a look at the main developments.

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The Independent UK

Why did Russia invade Ukraine? The conflict explained

Vladimir Putin’s military assault continues in face of near-unanimous international condemnation

Evening Standard

Kyiv hit by Russian missiles during visit by UN chief Antonio Guterres

Russian forces struck barely an hour after a meeting between Volodymyr Zelensky and the UN chief

ABC News

Ukraine now 'an epicentre of unbearable heartache', UN chief says on visit to meet Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv

The head of the United Nations says Ukraine has become "an epicentre of unbearable heartache and pain", touring Kyiv on the same day Russian missiles hit the city for the first time in weeks.

The Guardian - AU

Ukraine claims ‘colossal’ Russian losses have taken place in the effort to fully capture the eastern Donbas region – as it happened

This blog has now closed. You can find our latest coverage of the Russia-Ukraine war in our new live blog

Reuters

Ukraine and Russia: What you need to know right now

Around 100 Ukrainian civilians were being evacuated from a ruined steel works in the city of Mariupol, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said, after the United Nations had confirmed a "safe passage operation" was in progress there.

The Guardian - UK

Inflation bites hardest in developing world as Ukraine war raises prices

Poorer countries – hampered by Covid debt and aid cuts – are facing hunger and unrest as conflict pushes up the cost of staples

Asharq Al-Awsat

Russia Strikes Kyiv during UN Chief's Visit, Biden Asks for $33bn for Ukraine

Russian forces bombarded Ukraine's capital late Thursday during a visit by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, who decried the "absurdity" of war in the 21st century, as US President Joe Biden asked for $33 billion more to support Kyiv. At least three people were wounded in the strikes in the western…

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