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Russia-Ukraine war latest: UN secretary general set to meet Putin and Zelenskiy – as it happened

Invasion of Ukraine ‘intended only as a beginning’, president says, as Moldova summons Russian ambassador over military commander’s comments on breakaway region

The Guardian - UK · Apr 22, 2022

Russia plans to hold sham independence vote in southern Ukraine, Zelenskiy says

Ukraine president warns citizens against handing over personal information, as satellite images of mass graves emerge near Mariupol

The Guardian - AU · Apr 22, 2022

Iowa GOP open to non-Trump prospects as 2024 gets underway

Former President Donald Trump’s persistent flirtation with another White House run is doing little to discourage other potential Republican candidates from stepping up their activity in Iowa, the state that will formally launch the nomination process

The Independent UK · Apr 22, 2022

War in Ukraine spurs bid to take a closer look at UN vetoes

After decades of complaints about vetoes in the U.N. Security Council, some momentum is building behind a proposal to subject any vetoed matter to scrutiny by the world body's full membership in the General Assembly

The Independent UK · Apr 21, 2022

China's bid for influence in Asia does not stop with Solomon Islands. This is how Beijing gained a foothold in Sri Lanka

While Australian and US officials express shock and disappointment over Beijing's deal with Solomon Islands, China has been making diplomatic and economic inroads across the region for years.

ABC News · Apr 21, 2022

Earth Day Anthems: Songs to celebrate our amazing, damaged planet

Tunes to remind us that our world is still worth saving

The Independent UK · Apr 21, 2022

Denmark may follow UK lead on sending asylum seekers to Rwanda

Denmark is mulling the possibility of transferring its asylum seekers to Rwanda, the most overpopulated country on the African continent.

Radio France Internationale · Apr 21, 2022

Pope thanks Orban for taking Ukrainians, Orban invites pope to Hungary

Pope Francis met Hungary's nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orban on Thursday, expressing appreciation for Budapest taking in Ukrainian refugees, and Orban invited the pope to make a state visit to Hungary.

Reuters · Apr 21, 2022

Program to allow Americans to sponsor displaced Ukrainians - Roll Call

The Biden administration announced a program Thursday to allow Americans to sponsor Ukrainians for temporary admission to the U.S.

Roll Call · Apr 21, 2022

US congresswoman visits Pakistani part of disputed Kashmir, draws India's ire

Congresswoman Ilhan Omar made a rare visit by a U.S. lawmaker to Pakistan's part of the disputed Himalayan region of Kashmir on Thursday and said the issue should get more attention from the United States, prompting an angry response from India.

Reuters · Apr 21, 2022