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U.S. says expels Russian spy working for United Nations

The United States is expelling a Russia "intelligence operative" who works at the United Nations, said a spokesperson for the U.S. Mission to United Nations on Tuesday.

Reuters · Mar 1, 2022

‘My goal was to not die’: Ukrainian refugees flee to Hungary as Russia’s war worsens

Refugees Welcome: More than 80,000 people have fled from Ukraine to Hungary, where Budapest’s Nyugati railway station is serving as a humanitarian relief hub for refugees, reports Borzou Daragahi

The Independent UK · Mar 1, 2022

Libya Parliament Backs New Government as Crisis Deepens

Libya's east-based parliament approved a new government on Tuesday despite the incumbent administration vowing not to cede power, pushing a fragile peace process to the brink of collapse and raising the risk of new fighting or territorial partition. Lawmakers' declaration of Fathi Bashagha as prime minister after a televised vote…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 1, 2022

Five ways Putin's nuclear decision could misfire in disaster for us all

Chances Russian leader would order the use of nuclear weapons in response to a US or NATO intervention is low, but it cannot be dismissed

Wales Online · Mar 1, 2022

Ukraine evening update: PM says government is not actively backing volunteers going to fight

He has contradicted the Foreign Secretary's earlier comments

Wales Online · Mar 1, 2022

UK and EU diplomats WALK OUT during Russian minister's speech at conference

The pre-recorded speech saw the foreign minister blame Ukraine for the war and claim Kyiv had been seeking to acquire nuclear weapons

Daily Mirror · Mar 1, 2022

UN diplomats walk out on Russian minister Sergei Lavrov’s speech in protest at Ukraine invasion

“They cannot attack our freedom. We will fight until the end and we will win,” said Ukraine’s ambassador to the UN.

The Independent UK · Mar 1, 2022

UN launches $1.7bn aid appeal for Ukraine amid Russian assault

The UN estimates that 12 million people in Ukraine will need relief and protection amid Russia’s invasion.

Al Jazeera · Mar 1, 2022

Heat wave a glimpse of climate change's impact in N. America

A deadly heat wave in the Pacific Northwest last summer offers a glimpse of the types of extreme weather that a United Nations report says will become more common in North America with worsening climate change

The Independent UK · Mar 1, 2022

EU dampens Ukraine plea for 'immediate' membership despite strong support

The European Union has poured cold water on a plea from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for "immediate" membership to the bloc despite strong support from eastern EU states.

Radio France Internationale · Mar 1, 2022