Ukraine conflict: UN appoints human rights experts to investigate alleged war crimes
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United Nations on Wednesday named three human rights experts who will probe possible war crimes in Ukraine.
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United Nations on Wednesday named three human rights experts who will probe possible war crimes in Ukraine.
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Samsung drops letter ‘Z’ after Ukraine’s request
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The South Korean company has removed the ‘Z’ branding from its foldable smartphones, apparently in response to the war in Ukraine
South Korean tech giant Samsung has removed the letter ‘Z’ from the branding of its foldable smartphones in Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia. The Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 3 are now listed as the Galaxy Fold 3 and Galaxy Flip 3 on the company’s official website in the Baltic countries.
Samsung has not commented on the move, but some media outlets have suggested that the change is meant to show solidarity with Kiev, since ‘Z’ is perceived by some as a symbol of support for Rus...
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The South Korean company has removed the ‘Z’ branding from its foldable smartphones, apparently in response to the war in Ukraine
South Korean tech giant Samsung has removed the letter ‘Z’ from the branding of its foldable smartphones in Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia. The Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 3 are now listed as the Galaxy Fold 3 and Galaxy Flip 3 on the company’s official website in the Baltic countries.
Samsung has not commented on the move, but some media outlets have suggested that the change is meant to show solidarity with Kiev, since ‘Z’ is perceived by some as a symbol of support for Rus...
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Opinion | The UK’s inaction is to blame for the spiraling energy crisis–not Russia
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This story originally appeared in openDemocracy on March 8, 2022. It is shared here with permission under a Creative Commons (CC BY-NC 4.0) license.
Europe finds itself in a bind; horrified by Russia’s action in Ukraine, yet, at least in part, funding Moscow’s war chest through the billions spent on Russian gas imports.
As a consumer in the European gas market,...
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This story originally appeared in openDemocracy on March 8, 2022. It is shared here with permission under a Creative Commons (CC BY-NC 4.0) license.
Europe finds itself in a bind; horrified by Russia’s action in Ukraine, yet, at least in part, funding Moscow’s war chest through the billions spent on Russian gas imports.
As a consumer in the European gas market,...
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Russia is offering SWIFT alternative to India for rouble payments
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India is looking to buy oil and weapons from sanctions-hit Russia.
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India is looking to buy oil and weapons from sanctions-hit Russia.
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Iraq MPs fail for third time to elect new president
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Parliamentary source says less than two-thirds of legislators were present in parliament, falling short of quorum.
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Parliamentary source says less than two-thirds of legislators were present in parliament, falling short of quorum.
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Canada changes football narrative with Qatar 2022 qualification
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Football still developing in Canada, but World Cup qualification is ‘monster step in right direction’, ex-players say.
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Football still developing in Canada, but World Cup qualification is ‘monster step in right direction’, ex-players say.
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US Supreme Court nominee Jackson gets key Republican support
Senator Susan Collins says she will vote to confirm Ketanji Brown Jackson, who would be first Black woman on top court.
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US Supreme Court nominee Jackson gets key Republican support
Senator Susan Collins says she will vote to confirm Ketanji Brown Jackson, who would be first Black woman on top court.
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Noam Chomsky, Cornel West, Naomi Klein Join Over 100 Academics Denouncing The Israel lobby’s Attempt To Cancel Lowkey
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The worldwide campaign of support for hip hop artist and political campaigner Lowkey is growing. Following the publication of Monday’s open letter backing the British-Iraqi rapper’s right to freedom of speech, more than 100 academics, journalists and other public figures have signed a letter of public support, denouncing what they see as a “coordinated smear cam...
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The worldwide campaign of support for hip hop artist and political campaigner Lowkey is growing. Following the publication of Monday’s open letter backing the British-Iraqi rapper’s right to freedom of speech, more than 100 academics, journalists and other public figures have signed a letter of public support, denouncing what they see as a “coordinated smear cam...
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Covid outbreak: Amidst growing discontent, rap song on food shortage attempts to 'cheer up' Chinese
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Itâs absolute pandemonium in China.
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Itâs absolute pandemonium in China.
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Covid outbreak: Amidst growing discontent, rap song on food shortage attempts to 'cheer up' Chinese
It’s absolute pandemonium in China. The country has been breaking everyday record of Covid cases, people have been scrambling to get their hands on essential items as increasing restrictions is triggering panic buying in the country. The surge in the number…
Top 10 world news: Imran Khan in trouble, China's Covid woes continued and more
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Amid discussions on the no-confidence motion against Pakistan PM Imran Khan's government in Parliament, Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan(MQM-P) le
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Amid discussions on the no-confidence motion against Pakistan PM Imran Khan's government in Parliament, Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan(MQM-P) le
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EU country accuses Ukraine of election meddling
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Kiev’s government maintains constant contact with the Hungarian opposition, Budapest said
Ukraine has been trying to interfere with and influence the upcoming parliamentary elections in Hungary, Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto has claimed.
“A few days ago, the head of the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry [Dmytro Kuleba] called the Ukrainian Embassy in Budapest to discuss the possibility of it influencing the results of the Hungarian elections,” Szijjarto claimed in a video address published on Facebook on Tuesday.
Hungarians are set to head to the polls on Thursday to decide on the new formation of...
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Kiev’s government maintains constant contact with the Hungarian opposition, Budapest said
Ukraine has been trying to interfere with and influence the upcoming parliamentary elections in Hungary, Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto has claimed.
“A few days ago, the head of the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry [Dmytro Kuleba] called the Ukrainian Embassy in Budapest to discuss the possibility of it influencing the results of the Hungarian elections,” Szijjarto claimed in a video address published on Facebook on Tuesday.
Hungarians are set to head to the polls on Thursday to decide on the new formation of...
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Slovakia boots dozens of Russian diplomats – reports
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The expulsion of 35 diplomats comes as a wave of European countries cut their ties with Moscow
The Slovakian Foreign Ministry on Wednesday ordered Russia to remove 35 staff from its embassy in Bratislava, Reuters reported. Countries across Europe are making similar moves to cut Russia’s presence in their capitals.
The latest news comes two days after Russia removed three Slovakian diplomats from Moscow, a tit-for-tat response to Slovakia expelling three Russian diplomats earlier this month. Moscow called the expulsions “unjustified,” while Bratislava claimed the diplomats were involved in...
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The expulsion of 35 diplomats comes as a wave of European countries cut their ties with Moscow
The Slovakian Foreign Ministry on Wednesday ordered Russia to remove 35 staff from its embassy in Bratislava, Reuters reported. Countries across Europe are making similar moves to cut Russia’s presence in their capitals.
The latest news comes two days after Russia removed three Slovakian diplomats from Moscow, a tit-for-tat response to Slovakia expelling three Russian diplomats earlier this month. Moscow called the expulsions “unjustified,” while Bratislava claimed the diplomats were involved in...
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British Bullshit Corporation Whitewashes Ukrainian Nazis
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The Orwellian reality of the Beeb should make it the world’s “most busted” propaganda outlet, Finian Cunningham writes.
There is no Nazi presence in Ukraine, the Azov Battalion are merely excellent fighters, and Russian claims of denazifying the regime are cynical falsifications to justify aggression, according to the BBC.
In a sneaking way, one has to admire the aplomb of the British Broadcasting Corporation which promotes itself as one of the world’s “most trusted” news brands. While it smears and sneers at Russian news media as “state-owned” and “Kremlin propaganda machines”, the BBC is itself 1...
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The Orwellian reality of the Beeb should make it the world’s “most busted” propaganda outlet, Finian Cunningham writes.
There is no Nazi presence in Ukraine, the Azov Battalion are merely excellent fighters, and Russian claims of denazifying the regime are cynical falsifications to justify aggression, according to the BBC.
In a sneaking way, one has to admire the aplomb of the British Broadcasting Corporation which promotes itself as one of the world’s “most trusted” news brands. While it smears and sneers at Russian news media as “state-owned” and “Kremlin propaganda machines”, the BBC is itself 1...
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Egypt accuses Senegal of racism, violence at World Cup qualifier
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The Egyptian Football Association says the team was subjected to racism after offensive banners, and fans threw bottles.
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The Egyptian Football Association says the team was subjected to racism after offensive banners, and fans threw bottles.
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Analysis: Palestinian ‘individual attacks’ expected to rise
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In an surge not witnessed in years, Palestinians carry out three attacks killing 11 Israelis in just more than a week.
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In an surge not witnessed in years, Palestinians carry out three attacks killing 11 Israelis in just more than a week.
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Russia hits Kyiv outskirts, Chernihiv despite pledge to pull back
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The intensified bombardment comes a day after Moscow said it would scale down military operations in the cities.
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The intensified bombardment comes a day after Moscow said it would scale down military operations in the cities.
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Zimbabwe repossessing unused land from Black farmers
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Land reforms in the early 2000s were meant to readdress colonial legacies but elite citizens ended up benefitting more.
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Land reforms in the early 2000s were meant to readdress colonial legacies but elite citizens ended up benefitting more.
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US imposes sanctions over Iran’s ballistic missile programme
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Curbs target Iran-based agent and companies that the Biden administration says obtained supplies for Iran’s programme.
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Curbs target Iran-based agent and companies that the Biden administration says obtained supplies for Iran’s programme.
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Not-so-fast fashion: EU reveals crackdown on disposable clothing
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New rules proposed by the EU’s executive arm call for a mandatory minimum use of recycled fibers by 2030.
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New rules proposed by the EU’s executive arm call for a mandatory minimum use of recycled fibers by 2030.
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