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Russian invasion: What are the rules of war and who do they protect?

The Geneva Conventions aim to protect civilians, aid workers and injured soldiers during conflicts.

The Independent UK · Mar 5, 2022

Libya: UN offers mediation after swearing in of new rival gov’t

UN envoy to Libya proposes new joint committee to develop ‘consensual constitutional basis’ for nationwide polls.

Al Jazeera · Mar 5, 2022

US Delegation Visits Yemen For Talks on Economy, Terrorism

A US delegation discussed in Yemen the country’s security, economic and development needs, as well as efforts to combat terrorism and illegal smuggling. US Envoy to Yemen Tim Lenderking and Chargé d’Affaires for the US Embassy in the country Cathy Westley conducted a visit to the governorates of Shabwa, Hadramaut…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 5, 2022

Live updates: Singapore announces sanctions against Russia

Singapore has announced sanctions against Russia over its invasion of Ukraine, becoming one of the few governments in Southeast Asia to do so

The Independent UK · Mar 5, 2022

UN Nuclear Watchdog Chief Arrives in Tehran

The UN nuclear watchdog's chief arrived in Tehran late Friday amid hopes of reviving a 2015 accord between Iran and world powers, with Britain saying a deal is "close". The visit by International Atomic Energy Agency head Rafael Grossi, who is set to meet Iranian officials on Saturday, is seen…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 5, 2022

The International Monetary Fund announced it could approve $1.4b emergency funding – as it happened

Biden says US and allies have ‘raised the costs’ on Russia over its aggression, as credit card giants Visa and Mastercard halt Russian business operations

The Guardian - AU · Mar 5, 2022

As Iran talks near end, UN nuclear watchdog chief in Tehran

The head of the United Nations’ nuclear watchdog is preparing to meet with Iranian officials as talks in Vienna over Tehran’s tattered atomic deal with world powers appear to be reaching their end

The Independent UK · Mar 5, 2022

Ukraine morning round-up: PM warns of nuclear disaster risk, while Zelensky urges no-fly zone

Meanwhile, a British journalist has revealed he was shot and wounded in a violent ambush near Kyiv

Wales Online · Mar 5, 2022

Criminal Record: Vladimir Putin's relationship with the Russian mafia

While the criminal underworld is thriving in Europe nobody really paid much attention as the “Bratva” – various organised crime groups who originated in the former Soviet Union – rose to become the largest in the world.

Daily Record · Mar 5, 2022

Russia-Ukraine war: what we know on day 10 of the Russian invasion

Volodymyr Zelenskiy criticises Nato for refusing to introduce a no-fly zone over Ukraine; UN security council condemns Russia nuclear power plant attack

The Guardian - UK · Mar 5, 2022