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Morrison government asks Facebook, Twitter and Google to block Russian state media ‘disinformation’

Communications minister writes to tech giants about ‘content promoting violence, extremism and disinformation in relation to the Russian invasion of Ukraine’

The Guardian - AU · Mar 3, 2022

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine: List of key events from day eight

As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its eighth day, we take a look at the major developments.

Al Jazeera · Mar 3, 2022

Russian convoy advancing on Kyiv ‘delayed by staunch resistance and mechanical breakdown’, MoD says

MoD says 40-mile column has made ‘little discernible progress in over three days’

The Independent UK · Mar 3, 2022

WHO Recommends Merck COVID Pill for non-severe, at-risk patients

The World Health Organization on Wednesday recommended an anti-Covid pill be taken by sufferers who have mild symptoms but are at high risk of hospitalization, such as older people or the unvaccinated. The pill, called molnupiravir and developed by US pharmaceutical Merck, is taken as soon as possible after Covid-19…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 3, 2022

UN Concerned Over Libya Parliament Vote on New PM

The United Nations voiced concern on Thursday over reports that a vote in Libya's parliament to install a new government "fell short of the expected standards". An emailed statement from the UN secretary general's spokesperson said there were reports that the vote did not meet standards of transparency and procedure,…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 3, 2022

U.N. voices concern over Libya parliament vote on new PM

The United Nations voiced concern on Thursday over reports that a vote in Libya's parliament to install a new government, a move that may trigger new fighting or a return to territorial division, "fell short of the expected standards".

Reuters · Mar 3, 2022

Thursday briefing: Russian forces take control in Ukraine city

Kherson mayor says he asked that Russian forces do not ‘shoot people’ … one year on from Sarah Everard’s murder … the long hunt for my mystery illness

The Guardian - AU · Mar 3, 2022

A million refugees have fled Ukraine - UNHCR head

A million people have fled Ukraine in a week after Russia invaded the country, the head of the United Nations refugee agency said on Twitter.

Reuters · Mar 3, 2022

Ukraine war: Explosions rock Kyiv as port city of Kherson falls to Russian invaders

A massive Russian column of hundreds of tanks and other vehicles appears to be stalled roughly 16 miles from Kyiv

Evening Standard · Mar 3, 2022

U.S. ties with Gulf partner UAE are being tested, envoy says

U.S. ties with the United Arab Emirates are being tested, a senior Emirati diplomat said on Thursday, in a rare admission of strains in their strategic partnership which have been highlighted by Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Reuters · Mar 3, 2022