Secretary of State Antony Blinken told CNN’s Jake Tapper on “State of the Union” from Moldova on Sunday: “[W]e’ve seen very credible reports of deliberate attacks on civilians, which would constitute a war crime.”Why it matters: The International Criminal Court said last week it has launched an investigation into allegations of war crimes, crimes against…Continue Reading
The U.S. is working with its European allies to look into the possibility of banning Russian oil imports, Secretary of State Antony Blinken told CNN’s “State of the Union” Sunday. Why it matters: Momentum had grown in Congress for the U.S. to cut off imports of oil from Russia in response to the invasion of…Continue Reading
At least seven people were killed in severe storms near central Iowa on Saturday — making it the deadliest storm to hit the state since a deadly twister shredded Parkersburg in 2008.Driving the news: Four adults and two children died in Madison County and several more adults sustained serious injuries, emergency management officials announced.Another person…Continue Reading
The number of refugees fleeing Ukraine has topped 1.5 million in 10 days, making the exodus the fastest-growing refugee crisis in Europe since World World II, the UN refugee agency said on Sunday. What they’re saying: “In the coming days millions more lives will be uprooted, unless there is an immediate end to this senseless…Continue Reading
Media outlets are apologizing for the way they’ve been discussing the war in Ukraine. Why it matters: Subconscious biases against non-white refugees have surfaced amid the flood of news coverage.Driving the news: Al Jazeera apologized for comments that Peter Dobbie, a presenter, made on air when he described Ukrainians fleeing their country as “prosperous, middle-class…Continue Reading
Ukrainian Ambassador to the United States: “It’s a full-fledged war.”09:25Now PlayingHit in the wallet: U.S. gas prices soar and NATO focuses sanctions on Russian oligarchs04:06UP NEXTBrennan: “[Putin] is drunk on power, he is unstable at this point & sees the corners are closing in”07:46U.S. in talks with Poland to send Soviet-era jets to Ukraine09:19Donald Trump’s…Continue Reading
To commemorate International Women’s Day, the Karnataka Rajya Mahila Dourjanya Virodhi Okkuta will organise a seminar on ‘Legal awareness for protection of women’s rights’ at Basavarajappa Appa Memorial Hall in Kalaburagi on Tuesday.Okkoota members Meenakshi Bali and H.S. Anupama addressing presspersons here on Sunday said that the farmer rights’ activist Puttiramma would inaugurate the seminar. Mariam…Continue Reading
Peak season overlapped with outbreak of third wave of pandemic in Punjab, says official Peak season overlapped with outbreak of third wave of pandemic in Punjab, says official The unconducive weather conditions in January and early February of 2022 may have made it difficult for the bird lovers this season to conveniently sight the winter…Continue Reading
Sinatra, Be Calm, Sonic Dash and Thunderclap pleased when the horses were exercised here on Sunday (March. 6).Outer sand: 1200m: Magic Moment (M.S. Deora), Supreme Angel (Santosh G) 1-31, 1,000/1-13, 800/58, 600/43.5. Former finished two lengths in front.Inner sand: 800m: Wild Passion (Shyam Kumar) 58, 600/44. Shaped well. Mzilikazi (Rajendra Singh) 56, 600/39.5. In fine…Continue Reading
The Tamil Nadu government has temporarily withdrawn its recent order announcing the reconstituted welfare board for persons with disabilities. Minister for Social Welfare and Women Rights Geetha Jeevan made the announcement on Sunday. The order had said the board, chaired by the Chief Minister, would have four official members, including him, one specialist or expert in…Continue Reading
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