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Finland voted world’s happiest country for fifth year in a row

Nordic nations dominated the top 10, with Denmark and Iceland in second and third

The Independent UK · Mar 18, 2022

The Great Barrier Reef’s Facing A ‘Severe’ Bleach Event Right As The UN Rocks Up To Assess It

Leave Nemo alone!!!

Pedestrian.tv · Mar 18, 2022

UAE Urges International Community to Pressure Yemen’s Houthi Militias

UAE Minister of State Sheikh Shakhbut bin Nahyan Al Nahyan reiterated his country’s call on the international community to take decisive and serious steps to pressure the Houthi terrorist group. Sheikh Shakhbut stressed that the international community must consider the reasons that led to the deteriorating situation in Yemen. He…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 18, 2022

Russia sanctions: Mercedes-Benz and L’Oreal join firms severing ties over Ukraine invasion - see full list

Banks, businesses, oligarchs and Cabinet ministers all targeted with harsh economic penalties by Western democracies as punishment for Vladimir Putin’s actions

The Independent UK · Mar 18, 2022

MWL Says March 15 Establishes New Phase of Countering Hate Speech

The Muslim World League has welcomed on Friday the United Nations General Assembly’s decision to adopt March 15 as the International Day for the Eradication of Islamophobia. “The decision establishes a new phase of countering hate speech, racism, and extremism,” Secretary General of the Muslim World League Sheikh Dr.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 18, 2022

Refugee Homes for Ukraine scheme opens visa applications today - how to help

Under the 'Homes for Ukraine' scheme, people can volunteer to put up a refugee in their spare room or an empty property for at least six months. Here's how to take part

Daily Mirror · Mar 18, 2022

Why has Russia invaded Ukraine? The conflict simply explained

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

The Independent UK · Mar 18, 2022

Russian strikes hit Lviv, Kyiv and Kramatorsk, world leaders renew calls for war crimes investigation as civilian death toll mounts

Russian forces press their assault on Ukrainian cities, with new missile strikes and shelling on the edges of the capital Kyiv and the western city of Lviv.

ABC News · Mar 18, 2022

Putin unleashing ‘reckless’ attacks on Ukraine as initial invasion plan fails with troops ‘frozen’ in positions, say UK and US

British intelligence chief warns ‘indiscriminate use of firepower’ will increase civilian casualties and intensify the humanitarian crisis

Evening Standard · Mar 18, 2022

European Union Insists on Its Three ‘Noes’ in Syria

The European Union has reconfirmed rejection to normalization with the Syrian regime, to reconstruction and to lifting of sanctions until a political solution in line with UN Security Council resolution 2254 is firmly underway. “Yesterday marked 11 years since the beginning of the tragic and bloody conflict in Syria,” said…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 18, 2022