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Ukraine receives 12 modular bridges from the World Bank

Ukraine received 12 modular bridge systems worth more than $15 million from the World Bank to replace bridges destroyed during the fighting.

War in Ukraine • March 22, 11:25 AM • 28433 views
At least 60 people died from repressions in Crimea during russian occupation - CTRC

According to the Crimean Tatar Resource Center, at least 60 people, including 28 Crimean Tatars, have been killed during the russian occupation in Crimea.

War in Ukraine • March 22, 09:44 AM • 22954 views
New UN report documents russia's crimes in the temporarily occupied part of Ukraine

According to a UN report, russia is committing large-scale human rights violations in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine. The UN has documented evidence of torture, executions, and suppression of Ukrainian identity committed by the russian military and security forces to strengthen control over the population.

Society • March 21, 09:16 AM • 22341 views
Sunny and friendly: today is the International Day of People with Down Syndrome

The International Day of People with Down Syndrome is an event aimed at raising awareness of the disease caused by an extra chromosome, improving the quality of life, and celebrating the kindness and positivity of people with this condition. The symbol of the event is bright, unpaired socks.

Society • March 21, 05:02 AM • 31638 views
March 21: International Day of Forests, World Hypnobirthing Day

Today, on March 21, everyone who cares about the ecological state of our planet can join the International Day of Forests. Scientists estimate that 10 million hectares of forests on Earth are deforested every year, and another 70 million hectares are destroyed by forest fires.

UNN Lite • March 21, 04:11 AM • 32993 views
Sick, vulnerable groups and OSCE staff among illegally detained Ukrainian citizens by Russia - human rights representative

Ukraine has verified about 1,600 people, including patients, representatives of vulnerable groups, and OSCE staff, who were illegally detained and convicted by Russia.

War in Ukraine • March 20, 04:21 PM • 21560 views
The UN warns that 2024 could be a record-breaking year

In 2023, global temperatures, greenhouse gas levels, ocean warming, sea level rise, and glacial retreat reached record levels, but 2024 could be even hotter, according to a UN report.

News of the World • March 20, 04:19 PM • 23733 views
Poll: Most Ukrainians see a common future with residents of the territories occupied in 2022

The majority of Ukrainians see a common future with residents of the Russian-occupied territories in 2022 and 2014, and most are ready to discuss the format of this future, according to a poll.

Society • March 20, 11:28 AM • 25476 views
Pope reiterates the need to make "every effort" to end the war in Ukraine

Pope Francis reiterated the need to make "every effort" to mediate and negotiate to end the "bloody conflicts" in Ukraine and Gaza.

War in Ukraine • March 20, 11:10 AM • 23519 views
CERN will refuse to cooperate with Russian scientists, Moscow responds

CERN decided to end its cooperation with Russian scientists by dismissing some researchers from joint projects, a move Russia condemned as "politicized, discriminatory and unacceptable" toward its scientists.

Politics • March 20, 10:56 AM • 29110 views
UN Secretary General condemns Russia's attempt to hold presidential elections in occupied Ukraine

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemned Russia's attempts to hold presidential elections in the occupied regions of Ukraine, reaffirming the UN's commitment to Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity.

War in Ukraine • March 17, 12:30 AM • 106241 views
China's Ambassador to the EU leaves Brussels for a post at the UN

Chinese Ambassador to the EU Fu Kong is leaving Brussels for a new post at the UN in New York after less than 18 months, amid deteriorating relations between China and the EU over issues such as the war in Ukraine and alleged unfair Chinese subsidies.

News of the World • March 15, 02:59 PM • 26123 views
UN: Ukrainian prisoners of war suffer months of torture in Russian captivity

According to the UN report, Ukrainian prisoners of war were subjected to months of torture in Russian captivity, including beatings and broken bones. All this was done with blatant disregard for human dignity and caused long-term physical and mental trauma

War in Ukraine • March 15, 10:27 AM • 27486 views
UN Commission collects new evidence of Russian army's crimes in Ukraine: report released

A UN commission has found new evidence of widespread human rights violations and war crimes by Russian forces in Ukraine, including indiscriminate attacks on civilians, torture, rape and the illegal removal of children.

War in Ukraine • March 15, 09:59 AM • 25945 views
Luxury British cars enter russia via Azerbaijan despite sanctions

russia has been circumventing international sanctions by using intermediaries in former Soviet republics such as Azerbaijan to obtain luxury cars from the UK. As a result, exports to Azerbaijan have increased by 1860% in 5 years, reaching 273 million pounds last year, according to Sky News and analysis of trade data.

War in Ukraine • March 12, 11:49 PM • 85316 views
"Ukraine, wounded but not defeated, will never surrender": UGCC Head comments on Pope's statement on "white flag"

The head of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church, Patriarch Sviatoslav, conveyed a message of resilience and determination of Ukraine to never give up or kneel, despite the wounds and exhaustion of Russian aggression, spreading hope for victory around the world from New York.

War in Ukraine • March 12, 03:50 PM • 31181 views
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Expert: the global arms market is a large monopoly, so it is difficult for Ukraine to buy ammunition

Ukraine faces difficulties in procuring ammunition because the global arms market is monopolized and controlled by large players, forcing Ukraine to use intermediary countries.

War in Ukraine • March 11, 02:51 PM • 124444 views
Construction of Biden seaport in Gaza could take 60 days - Pentagon

Biden announced plans to build a temporary floating dock on the Gaza coast within 60 days to speed up humanitarian aid operations amid the ongoing Israeli military campaign and imminent famine in the region.

War in Ukraine • March 9, 11:22 PM • 85440 views
Five people killed in Gaza Strip as humanitarian aid drops from the sky

Five people were killed and ten injured in the Gaza Strip when a humanitarian aid parachute failed to open properly during an air delivery.

News of the World • March 9, 09:40 AM • 33144 views
Biden names condition for participating in debate with Trump

Biden said that his participation in the debate with Trump depends on Trump's behavior, as Trump is the only Republican contender, while Biden is leading among Democrats.

News of the World • March 9, 02:35 AM • 36260 views
Legitimization tool: the Sociological Association of Ukraine issued a statement on the "elections" of the Russian President in the occupied territories

The Sociological Association of Ukraine has condemned Russia's plans to hold presidential elections in the occupied Ukrainian territories in 2024, calling it a tool to legitimize the occupation authorities, and called on sociologists to avoid participating in the electoral process there.

War in Ukraine • March 8, 07:09 PM • 32122 views
5 people killed in Gaza: humanitarian aid dropped from airplanes falls on them - media

At least 5 people were killed and 10 others injured when humanitarian aid packages fell on them in a refugee camp in Gaza.

News of the World • March 8, 04:21 PM • 24133 views
March 8: International Women's Day, World Women Brewers Day

Today, March 8, marks the International Women's Day. The event, which has been the subject of much debate in Ukraine in recent years, is whether it should be celebrated at all.

UNN Lite • March 8, 04:09 AM • 27680 views
US misperceives China and fails to fulfill recently agreed "promises" - Chinese Foreign Minister

China accuses the United States of misperceiving it and failing to fulfill the promises made during the Biden-Xi meeting, while updating its methods of suppressing China.

News of the World • March 7, 07:40 AM • 29073 views
Gaza doctors warn of threat of starvation: at least 20 people have already died

Health workers in Gaza warn of a serious threat of starvation and deaths due to malnutrition among the most vulnerable, including infants and children, caused by Israel's severe restrictions on food, fuel, water and medicine.

War in Ukraine • March 7, 01:49 AM • 39495 views
Britain has proposed its own version of the use of Russian assets to help Ukraine: what is expected

The UK proposes to use frozen Russian assets as collateral for a loan or bond to provide financing to Ukraine, with the expectation that they will be reimbursed when Russia pays reparations.

War in Ukraine • March 6, 11:09 AM • 32257 views
On "Super Tuesday," Republican Nikki Haley thwarts Trump's triumphal march

Nikki Haley won the Republican primary in Vermont by a narrow margin. Elsewhere, the former president and the current White House chief of staff of the White House won one victory after another.

News of the World • March 6, 08:32 AM • 33262 views
Trump and Biden win their parties' primaries

On Super Tuesday, Biden and Trump won their primaries in 15 states, securing the presidential nomination in the 2024 elections.

News of the World • March 6, 07:07 AM • 44340 views
US pressures the UN to release hostages held by Hamas

The United States revised a draft UN resolution that binds support for a 6-week ceasefire in Gaza. America demands the release of all hostages taken by Hamas during the October 7 attack on Israel.

War in Ukraine • March 6, 02:30 AM • 39295 views
Aid delivery to Gaza slowed by dispute over responsibility for convoy security

The delivery of aid to Gaza has slowed due to disputes over security responsibilities and infrastructure constraints, which is exacerbating malnutrition among children.

War in Ukraine • March 5, 09:25 PM • 31461 views