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Libya’s Rival Govts Start UN-Backed Talks in Egypt

Representatives of Libya's two rival governments began talks in Egypt on Wednesday aimed at reaching agreement on holding national elections, the United Nations Mission in Libya said. Libya has had two competing governments since March when the eastern-based parliament appointed Fathi Bashagha to replace the Tripoli-based prime minister Abdulhamid al-Dbeibah,…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Libya's rival lawmakers start U.N.-backed talks in Egypt

(This April 13 story corrects headline and first paragraph to make clear delegates are from parliamentary chambers, not governments)

Reuters

UN agency warns UK not to match Ukrainian women with single men

It comes after reports that predators were exploiting single women applying through the Homes for Ukraine scheme

Evening Standard

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Ukraine humanitarian truce doesn't seem possible at moment, U.N. chief says

A humanitarian ceasefire in Ukraine does not seem possible at the moment, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Wednesday.

Reuters

King Salman Orders KSrelief to Offer Aid to Ukrainian Refugees in Neighboring Countries

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz directed on Wednesday the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) to offer emergency medical and shelter assistance worth 10 million dollars for Ukrainian refugees in neighboring countries, mainly in Poland. The move is being held in coordination with…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Rod Oram: NZ both leader and laggard on environment reporting

This week's NZ environmental report must provide a new generation of insight, and a wealth of science data and analysis to measure, understand and accelerate our progress

Newsroom.co.nz

UN agency voices concern over UK's 'Homes for Ukraine' scheme

The United Nations refugee agency (UNHCR) voiced concern on Wednesday over a UK scheme that allows British residents to house Ukrainians fleeing the Russian invasion, saying the programme could be exploited without adequate safeguards.

Reuters

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Top US official urges China to pressure Russia to end Ukraine war

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says China’s stance on Ukraine could hamper countries’ willingness to work with Beijing.

Al Jazeera

New Zealand's stake in opposing Putin

Bolstering Ukraine’s military capabilities as it resists Russian annexation is fully consistent with an independent NZ foreign policy and a worldview based on multilateral cooperation.

Newsroom.co.nz

UN agency warns UK not to match Ukrainian women and children with single men

The UNHCR has called for a ‘more appropriate’ process where refugees are matched with families or couples under the Homes for Ukraine scheme.

The Independent UK

At U.N., Nadia Murad launches guidance on collecting rape in war evidence

Human rights activist Nadia Murad launched global guidelines at the United Nations on Wednesday on how to safely and effectively collect evidence from survivors and witnesses of sexual violence in conflict.

Reuters

‘Historic’: global climate plans can now keep heating below 2C, study shows

But goal of limiting global heating to 1.5C will fail without immediate action, scientists warn

The Guardian - UK

Mass grave found in Bucha as 9 women and girls pregnant after being raped by Russians

It comes as a total of 25 women and girls, some as young as 14, were 'systematically raped' by Russian troops after the United Nations warned of widespread sexual violence in Ukraine

Daily Mirror

Russia-Ukraine crisis highlights Africa's need to diversify its wheat sources

The war between Russia and Ukraine has highlighted just how much of the world’s wheat supply relies on these two countries. For instance, a recently released UN report shows a sample of 25 African countries that rely on wheat imports from Russia or Ukraine. Of this group, 21 import most…

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Russia's war in Ukraine: how South Africa blew its chance as a credible mediator

South Africa has been roundly criticised for its decision to abstain from voting on three UN General Assembly resolutions condemning Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

The Guardian - UK

More than 1,000 Ukraine marines have surrendered in Mariupol, says Russia

Moscow makes claim as leaders of four countries bordering Russia arrive in Kyiv in show of support for Ukraine

The Independent UK

US Navy says new task force to patrol Red Sea amid Yemen war

The U.S. Navy says it will begin a new task force with allied countries to patrol the Red Sea after a series of attacks that have been attributed to Yemen’s Houthi rebels in a waterway that’s essential to global trade

The Independent UK

UK must stop single men matching with lone refugee women under Ukraine scheme, says UN

UN refugee agency calls for ‘more appropriate matching process’ under Britain’s Homes for Ukraine scheme

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Explainer-Why African nations' support for UN action on Russia/Ukraine is so mixed

Western powers seeking to isolate Russia over Ukraine are disappointed at what they see as lukewarm support from African nations at the U.N. general assembly - where their 54 votes form a bloc large enough to swing resolutions.

The News Lens

Civilian Executions Are Not the Only Layer of Hell

Though confronted with the depth of human depravity, I never felt true desperation during my time in Bosnia. It is the wanton destruction in Ukraine that is impossible to stomach.

Asharq Al-Awsat

WHO: COVID Cases and Deaths Fall for 3rd Consecutive Week

The number of new coronavirus cases and deaths reported to the World Health Organization fell for a third consecutive week, a trend likely helped by the dismantling of testing and surveillance programs. In its latest weekly report on the pandemic, issued late Tuesday, the UN health agency said the more…

The Independent UK

Developing countries ‘miss out’ on £100m in UK foreign aid after government monetises vaccine donations

Campaigners say donated vaccines should be ‘additional to the UK aid budget’ and urge ministers to prioritise overseas development funding ‘to those most in need’

The Independent UK

Ukraine-Russia maps: Where is the invasion taking place?

Vladimir Putin’s ‘special military operation’ brings bloody warfare to cities of western neighbour

The Guardian - AU

New Zealand allows resident to be extradited to China in landmark ruling

Court concludes in case of murder suspect Kyung Yup Kim that government can trust Chinese assurances extradited defendants will not face torture

The Independent UK

Why does Russia want to block Ukraine from joining Nato?

Vladimir Putin vehemently opposed to neighbouring state signing up to western military alliance

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