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Balloon tank parked outside U.N. to protest Ukraine, other bombings

A life-sized tank made out of colourful balloons was parked outside the United Nations office in Geneva, Switzerland, on Tuesday to protest the bombing and shelling of civilians in urban areas of Ukraine and elsewhere.

Reuters · Apr 5, 2022

Zelensky says Putin wants to turn Ukrainian people into 'silent slaves' as he compares Russia to ISIS

In a historic address to the UN Security Council, the Ukrainian leader said Moscow's forces are "no different" to Daesh as he described the death and destruction left behind in Bucha. He also blasted delegates for failing to oust Russia.

Daily Mirror · Apr 5, 2022

In fiery speech, Zelenskyy implores UN Security Council to hold Russia to account

KYIV, Ukraine — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, in an impassioned address to the United Nations Security Council, on Tuesday likened Russian atrocities in his homeland to Nazi war crimes, calling for Nuremberg-style tribunals to hold Moscow accountable.

Los Angeles Times · Apr 5, 2022

Zelenskiy urges UN to reform its system to strip Russia of its veto

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy urged the United Nations on Tuesday to act and reform its system which gives Security Council permanent member Russia a veto, saying everything must be done to ensure the international body works effectively.

Reuters · Apr 5, 2022

Zelensky to the UN: Where is the Security Council? Where is the peace?

In the last few minutes, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has begun an address to the United Nations Security Council.

Evening Standard · Apr 5, 2022

Food, farming and forestry must be transformed to curb global warming, U.N. says

Protecting forests, changing diets, and altering farming methods could contribute around a quarter of the greenhouse gas cuts needed to avert the worst impacts of climate change, according to the United Nations' climate panel.

Reuters · Apr 5, 2022

In Economist’s fantasyland, India’s nuclear-powered subs are just ‘prestige military toys’

In January, there was a question in the second general studies paper of the civil services (main) examination in India that might interest the Economist, particularly its Asia section. A 15-mark question asked the candidates to analyse whether the newly formed AUKUS (Australia-United Kingdom-United States) partnership was going to supersede…

Newslaundry · Apr 5, 2022

Ukraine: Russia boasts of its precision missiles – so why are hospitals being destroyed?

Over recent years, Russia has often boasted about the capabilities of its precision-guided missiles (PGMs). Two years ago the Defence Ministry released a video of its Tornado-S precision missile which, it said, can strike targets to within one metre. Given that such precise munitions also provide the ability to avoid…

The Conversation · Apr 5, 2022

Mines kill, injure over 500 children in Iraq

At least 519 children have been killed or injured by landmines and unexploded ordnance in Iraq in the past five years, UN agencies have warned.

Bangkok Post · Apr 5, 2022

Chilling satellite images show bodies in Bucha streets - proving Russia is lying

WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT: Pictures taken on March 19 reveal dark objects found in the same places where rotting corpses were found after Russia withdrew - confirming Vladimir Putin's cronies are lying

Daily Mirror · Apr 5, 2022