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EU ends part of Mali training mission, fearing Russian interference, Borrell says

The European Union will halt part of its training of Mali's armed forces, the EU's top diplomat Josep Borrell said on Monday, citing a lack of guarantees from Malian authorities that Russian military contractors would not interfere in the work.

Reuters · Apr 11, 2022

Earth Day: When is it and why do we celebrate it?

Earth Day is an annual global event on April 22 that celebrates Earth and raises public awareness about the environment.

LiveScience · Apr 11, 2022

'Too many people, not enough food' isn't the cause of hunger and food insecurity

Nearly one in three people in the world did not have access to enough food in 2020. That’s an increase of almost 320 million people in one year and it’s expected to get worse with rising food prices and the war trapping wheat, barley and corn in Ukraine and Russia.

The Conversation · Apr 11, 2022

N.Korea minister denounces U.N. suspending Russia from human rights body

North Korea's minister of foreign affairs on Monday denounced last week's suspension of Russia from the U.N. Human Rights Council, calling it an "unreasonable act" led by the United States and the West to maintain political hegemony.

Reuters · Apr 11, 2022

Even greater peril to civilians seen as Russia readies eastern Ukraine onslaught

MYKOLAIV, Ukraine — With Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy telling compatriots to brace for a fateful week, Western military officials warned Monday that Russian forces will likely resort to even more brutal tactics against civilians in a looming offensive in the country’s south and east.

Los Angeles Times · Apr 11, 2022

Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has book out this fall

Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has a book coming this fall that covers his years in the Trump administration and, according to his publisher, offers “unvarnished appraisals of the deals made and characters encountered along the way.”

The Independent UK · Apr 11, 2022

Why does Russia want to block Ukraine from joining Nato?

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

The Independent UK · Apr 11, 2022

Innovation Can Bring Food Prices Back Down to Earth

In time, demand for poop and ash may offset the fertilizer crunch.

Reason · Apr 11, 2022

China says 'regular military supplies' delivered to Serbia

China says it delivered “regular military supplies" to Serbia, in its first comments on an unusual operation in which six Chinese Air Force Y-20 transport planes landed in Belgrade early Saturday

The Independent UK · Apr 11, 2022

Why has Russia invaded Ukraine? The conflict explained

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

The Independent UK · Apr 11, 2022