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Nato says it is ready to maintain its support for Ukraine in the war against Russia for years – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Apr 28, 2022

Key players urge accountability for atrocities in Ukraine

For the first time, key players seeking accountability for atrocities during the Ukraine war have come together at an informal meeting of the U.N. Security Council to spur investigations into abuses that many Western countries blame on Russia

The Independent UK · Apr 28, 2022

Blasts hit Kyiv as U.N. chief visits, U.S. pledges new Ukraine aid

Russia fired two missiles into Kyiv on Thursday during a visit by U.N. Secretary General Antonio Guterres, Ukrainian officials said, as Moscow pressed an assault in the east that drew new U.S. pledges of military and humanitarian aid.

Reuters · Apr 28, 2022

FRANCE 24 and RFI contest ‘definitive’ broadcasting suspension in Mali

Mali’s media regulator on Wednesday ordered the definitive suspension of FRANCE 24 television and RFI radio in the country, a month after the country’s ruling military junta accused the news organisations of reporting “false allegations” of abuse by the Malian army. The broadcasters’ parent company France Médias Monde said it…

France 24 · Apr 27, 2022

The Times names Newcastle University best in the UK for sustainable development

Newcastle University has been ranked number one nationally and placed eighth in the world for sustainable development, moving up from its position of third in the UK and fifteenth in the world in 2021

Chronicle Live · Apr 27, 2022

Measles cases surge worldwide, UN agencies warn

UNICEF and WHO say COVID-19 interrupted vital vaccination campaigns for many other diseases, creating a ‘perfect storm’.

Al Jazeera · Apr 27, 2022

Studying how people spend their time reveals how societies differ and change over time

As I’ve been organizing this year’s International Association of Time Use Research (IATUR) conference in Montréal, I’ve been asked: What do you mean by time use research?

The Conversation · Apr 27, 2022

Sudan Frees Ex-officials in Effort to End Political Impasse

Sudanese authorities released two outspoken former government officials from prison, lawyers said Wednesday, part of trust-building measures amid efforts to end the country’s political impasse. Sudan was plunged into turmoil after an October military coup upended its short-lived transition to democracy after three decades of repressive rule by former president…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 27, 2022

This Regenerative Cannabis Event Is Taking Place In The United Nations: Here's How To Watch Online

Regennabis announced the availability of a livestream link for its Regenerative Cannabis Live event taking place in New York City on May 5. Aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), this multi-stakeholder event aims to bring solution-centric perspectives to the most pressing and challenging issues facing the cannabis and…

Benzinga · Apr 27, 2022

Ukraine: UN takes a step towards addressing 'veto problem' which stopped it condemning Russia

The day after Russian troops crossed the border to begin their invasion of Ukraine, the United Nations Security Council drafted a resolution condemning the invasion and calling on Russia to withdraw unconditionally. What happened next was predictable enough: Russia vetoed the resolution.

The Conversation · Apr 27, 2022