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Ukraine says new effort to evacuate civilians from Mariupol steel works under way

A senior Ukrainian official said on Friday a new attempt was under way "at the moment" to evacuate civilians trapped with Ukrainian fighters in the Azovstal steel works in the southern city of Mariupol.

Reuters · May 6, 2022

Ten 'too young' to be charged, prominent Hunter lawyers say

Two prominent Hunter lawyers agree Australia should raise the age of criminal responsibility, as The St Vincent de Paul Society this week renewed its call for change.

Newcastle Herald · May 6, 2022

Indian opposition seeks higher compensation for COVID deaths after damning WHO report

India's main opposition Congress party on Friday demanded a hefty rise in compensation for the families of those who died of COVID-19, after the World Health Organization estimated the country's toll was nearly 10 times the reported figure.

Reuters · May 6, 2022

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‘Kindly don’t patronize us, we know what to do’: Ambassador Tirumurti responds to Dutch envoy’s tweet on India’s abstention in UNGA on Ukraine

Since January this year, India has abstained on procedural votes and draft resolutions in the U.N. Security Council, the General Assembly and the Human Rights Council that deplored Russian aggression against Ukraine

The Hindu · May 6, 2022

Russian troops threaten to murder women's husbands and send them their heads in a box

The twisted taunts were directed at women who were fleeing the Azovstal steel factory in the city of Mariupol where Ukrainian soldiers, civilians and children remain trapped

Daily Mirror · May 6, 2022

UN Sends New Mariupol Convoy to Rescue Civilians from 'Bleak Hell'

A new UN convoy was expected in Mariupol Friday to evacuate civilians from the "bleak hell" of a besieged steel plant that has become the last pocket of resistance against invading Russian forces in the southern port city. The Russian military had announced a three-day ceasefire at the site starting…

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 6, 2022

T-Mobile Gives Away Free 5G Internet For 15 Days To Bring In More Customers

Internet service provider T-Mobile Us Inc. (NASDAQ: TMUS) is launching its "test drive" program, allowing users to try its 5G mobile internet in their homes for 15 days for completely free.

Benzinga · May 6, 2022

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India, Australia discuss ways to combat terrorism

The two sides discussed ways to combat terrorism at the 13th meeting of the India-Australia joint working group on counter-terrorism

The Hindu · May 6, 2022

With the UN powerless, the greatest danger now may be Russia beginning to lose in Ukraine

There could be no better example of the United Nations’ failure to live up to its founding ideals than the recent visit by secretary general António Guterres to Russia. Attempting to calm the dangerous war in Ukraine, he obtained nothing of significance.

The Conversation · May 6, 2022

To protect the planet, enact green parts of Build Back Better

Already, stronger storms, flooding, rising oceans, bigger wildfires, droughts and heat waves are wreaking havoc around the world. Without reductions in greenhouse gases, it will get far worse.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 6, 2022

What's a good word for the welcome given to Ukrainian refugees in Europe? 'Generous'

That's how Paul Spiegel characterizes the reception — and medical services — offered by European nations. He spent 7 weeks on the scene for the World Health Organization to assess the situation.

WEKU · May 5, 2022

Ukraine latest updates: 50 more civilians rescued from Azovstal

Ukraine news from May 6: Eleven children among 50 civilians evacuated from besieged Mariupol steel plant.

Al Jazeera · May 5, 2022

Roman Abramovich’s position over Chelsea sale remains ‘unchanged’

Los Angeles Dodgers co-owner Todd Boehly has been afforded preferred bidder status

The Independent UK · May 5, 2022

UN agency in talks with India on wheat procurement amid Ukraine war

World Food Programme report talks of a three-dimensional crisis — food, energy and finance

The Hindu · May 5, 2022

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The Independent UK · May 5, 2022

Kenya petitions royal family for reparations over colonial atrocities as government declines meeting

A letter was sent to Prince William by campaigners.

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 5, 2022

WHO: Nearly 15 Million Deaths Associated with COVID-19

The World Health Organization estimates that nearly 15 million people were killed either by coronavirus or by its impact on overwhelmed health systems during the first two years of the pandemic, more than double the current official death toll of over 6 million. Most of the deaths occurred in Southeast…

Reuters · May 5, 2022

Dozens killed in Haiti in 2 weeks of gun battles, thousands flee homes

Gun battles between rival gangs in Port-au-Prince have killed dozens in the past two weeks and forced thousands to flee their homes, Haiti's civil protection authority and a U.N. agency said.

Al Jazeera · May 5, 2022

‘They killed everything’: Darfur survivor recounts deadly attack

Despite a peace deal signed in 2020, a military coup in Sudan last year has brought back instability in the region.

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Zenger · May 5, 2022

VIDEO: Running Scared: Russian Soldiers Flee Base As It Is Shelled By Ukrainian Troops

In the footage, Russian soldiers are seen entering a village building that is then blitzed by Ukrainian shells.

Zenger · May 5, 2022

VIDEO: Russian Jet Blitzes Camouflaged Ukrainian Unit

The attack was carried out by a Russian pilot in a Sukhoi Su-24 attack aircraft in an unspecified region in Ukraine.

Axios · May 5, 2022

WHO says COVID pandemic caused nearly 15 million excess deaths

That's double the more than 6 million COVID deaths that were officially reported by countries.

Al Jazeera · May 5, 2022

South Africa’s opposition leader goes to Ukraine for fact-finding

African countries have mostly been silent on Russia-Ukraine war but SA President Ramaphosa has lambasted NATO for it.

The Independent UK · May 5, 2022

UN chief urges donors to sustain aid amid Ukraine crisis

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has urged international donors to sustain funding for humanitarian operations in Africa and across the world even as they respond to the Ukraine crisis

The Guardian - UK · May 5, 2022

EU countries are ‘almost there’ in agreeing to bloc’s proposed new package of sanctions against Russia – as it happened

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

The Conversation · May 5, 2022

Neutrality: why countries choose not to join a war and what responsibilities come with it – podcast

When war breaks out, what does it mean for a country to remain neutral? In this episode of The Conversation Weekly podcast, we explore the advantages and disadvantages of neutrality – and what responsibilities come with the choice not to take sides. We talk to an historian about how an…

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