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Commentary: The UN should kick Russia off the Security Council

The Russian invasion of Ukraine has changed the world. While Ukrainians try to defend themselves and call for collective self-defense, millions of people in the free world plead for action. The post-World War II international political order is failing. But it has not yet fallen: The United Nations still can…

Los Angeles Times · Mar 4, 2022

UN nuclear watchdog offers to broker deal to stop further power plant damage

The director-general of the UN’s International Atomic Energy Agency has offered to meet Ukrainian and Russian officials in Chernobyl.

The Independent UK · Mar 4, 2022

UN, Cairo Discuss Preparations for COP27 Climate Conference

Egypt’s Environment Minister Yasmine Fouad met on Thursday with Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations and Chair of the United Nations Sustainable Development Group Amina Mohamed to discuss Egypt’s preparations to host the COP27 climate conference in Sharm El-Sheikh in November. The meeting was held on the sidelines of the…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 4, 2022

British MP calls on Boris Johnson to cease foreign aid to India over vote on Ukraine: ‘Far worthier causes’

Britain should end donation to India as ‘far worthier causes are around’, says MP Johnny Mercer

The Independent UK · Mar 4, 2022

All Russia's allies in war against Ukraine as well as those 'sitting on the fence'

There are a number of countries remaining neutral with other siding with Putin and his troops.

Daily Record · Mar 4, 2022

Ukrainian born Mila Kunis and her husband Ashton Kutcher pledge $3m to her country

Ukrainian born Mila Kunis and husband Ashton Kutcher have spoke about the devastating invasion and have pledged up to $3m to help those caught up in the crisis which has seen as many as a million flee since war broke out

Daily Mirror · Mar 4, 2022

US Committed to Seeking Accountability in Syria

US Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs Ethan Goldrich discussed with the head of Syrian Civil Defense Raed al-Saleh the vital work that the organization is doing to save lives through preparation, response, and recovery operations. The US embassy tweeted that Washington "is committed to​ seeking accountability…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 4, 2022

UK politics: BBC temporarily halts news operation in Russia after new law threatens journalists with prison – as it happened

Latest updates: director general says new law appears to ‘criminalise the process of independent journalism’

The Guardian - UK · Mar 4, 2022

‘It’s hell’: Civilians caught in Russian shelling around Kharkiv

At least three civilians are killed in Yakovlivka village as thousands continue to flee Kharkiv, hit by heavy shelling.

Al Jazeera · Mar 4, 2022

U.N. Libya adviser seeks joint committee on constitution

The United Nations Libya adviser Stephanie Williams said on Friday she had invited the parliament and High State Council to each nominate six members for a joint committee on Libya's constitutional arrangements.

Reuters · Mar 4, 2022