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How sunlight could turn seawater into freshwater for coastal communities
September 23, 2022
How sunlight could turn seawater into freshwater for coastal communities
A summer of extreme heat and drought around the world has been a reminder that water scarcity is a pressing…
Anti-war protesters have been arrested and conscripted directly into the military, according to a monitoring group
September 23, 2022
Anti-war protesters have been arrested and conscripted directly into the military, according to a monitoring group
After Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a “partial mobilization” of citizens for his faltering invasion of Ukraine, at least 1,300 people were detained…
US State Department official: “Russia really felt the hot breath of world opinion” at UNSC meeting
September 23, 2022
US State Department official: “Russia really felt the hot breath of world opinion” at UNSC meeting
“Russia really felt the hot breath of world opinion” at Thursday’s United Nations Security Council meeting, a senior US State…
Analysis: As Russia raises nuclear specter in Ukraine, China looks the other way
September 23, 2022
Analysis: As Russia raises nuclear specter in Ukraine, China looks the other way
So far, Beijing has carefully avoided actions that would violate Western sanctions, such as providing direct military aid to Moscow.…
Occupied parts of Ukraine prepare to hold referendums on joining Russia
September 23, 2022
Occupied parts of Ukraine prepare to hold referendums on joining Russia
Four areas of Ukraine occupied by pro-Moscow forces are preparing to hold referendums on formally joining Russia, in a move widely seen…
Five British nationals released as part of Ukraine prisoner swap, UK government confirms
September 22, 2022
Five British nationals released as part of Ukraine prisoner swap, UK government confirms
Five British nationals have been released as part of a prisoner swap between Ukraine and Russia, the UK government confirmed on Thursday.…
Mobilization only strengthens support for Ukraine in Berlin, German defense minister says
September 22, 2022
Mobilization only strengthens support for Ukraine in Berlin, German defense minister says
Russia’s “partial mobilization” and planned referendums in occupied parts of Ukraine will not deter Germany’s military support for Ukraine, the…
“I am the happiest woman in the world,” says wife of Azovstal fighter who was freed in prisoner swap
September 22, 2022
“I am the happiest woman in the world,” says wife of Azovstal fighter who was freed in prisoner swap
Wives of some of the scores of Ukrainian fighters released by Russia in a prisoner swap have described to CNN…
Aeroflot says it will return money for air tickets to mobilized Russians
September 22, 2022
Aeroflot says it will return money for air tickets to mobilized Russians
Russian state carrier Aeroflot announced on Thursday that it would return money for tickets purchased before Wednesday to those Russians who…
Senior international officials express “grave concern” over Ukrainian nuclear facilities
September 22, 2022
Senior international officials express “grave concern” over Ukrainian nuclear facilities
Foreign ministers and senior officials from Europe, North America and South Korea have expressed their “grave concern” regarding threats posed…