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Russia demands Ukrainian surrender in Mariupol
Russia orders fighters in steelworks to lay down arms Ukraine president says killing soldiers would end peace efforts Putin focuses military push on taking southeastern Donbas region Capture of Mariupol would be Moscow’s biggest prize of war Long-distance strikes continue elsewhere around Ukraine KYIV, April 17 (Reuters) – Russia gave holdout Ukrainian soldiers an ultimatum …
Britain plans to send migrants to Rwanda in tougher asylum stance
Policy targets cross-Channel migration in small boats Thousands could be sent to Rwanda under deal -Johnson Policy face legal challenges but will be carried out -PM Opposition says move ‘extortionate, unworkable, unethical’ DUNGENESS, England/KIGALI April 14 (Reuters) – Britain could send tens of thousands of asylum seekers to Rwanda to be resettled, Prime Minister Boris …
Ukraine says missiles struck Russian flagship crippled by blast
Moskva missile cruiser damaged after ammunition blew up Ukrainian official says vessel hit by missiles Zelenskiy warns of new Russian offensives to avenge defeats Ukraine deputy PM says agreement to open humanitarian corridors Russia says will bolster defences if Finland, Sweden join NATO KYIV/LVIV, Ukraine, April 14 (Reuters) – The flagship of Russia’s Black Sea …
Hong Kong questions costs of COVID rules on mental health, livelihoods
HONG KONG, April 14 (Reuters) – To fight COVID, Hong Kong shut schools and businesses, nearly sealed its borders for two years, banned more than two people from gathering and quarantined whole buildings. Still the draconian restrictions were unable to contain the coronavirus, and with more than 8,600 deaths of mostly elderly, unvaccinated people, many …
Ukrainians find dead civilians in towns retaken from Russian forces
Dead civilians line streets of recaptured town near Kyiv Ukraine accuses Russian forces of laying mines ICRC convoy on way to besieged port of Mariupol Ukrainian negotiator hints at Zelenskiy-Putin talks Russia’s chief negotiator says draft deal not ready for top-level talks BUCHA, Ukraine, April 3 (Reuters) – As Ukraine said its forces had retaken …
Mariupol says thousands deported from besieged Ukrainian city
Mariupol city council says thousands taken by force to Russia Zelenskiy says siege will go down in history of war crimes Russia reports hypersonic missiles fired Turkish minister says Russia, Ukraine closer to ceasefire LVIV, Ukraine, March 20 (Reuters) – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Russia’s siege of the port city of Mariupol was “a …
Russian forces advance in eastern Ukraine, strike military base in west -reports
Russian air strike hits military base near Polish border Moscow also targets airport in western Ukraine Russian forces seek to surround Ukrainian forces in east LVIV, Ukraine, March 13 (Reuters) – Russian forces launched a missile attack on a large Ukrainian military facility near the Polish border on Sunday, Ukrainian officials said, in what appeared …
Jury acquits only Louisville officer charged in Breonna Taylor raid
March 3 (Reuters) – A Kentucky jury on Thursday acquitted a white former detective of endangering neighbors of Breonna Taylor during a botched raid that killed the Black woman in her home, clearing law enforcement of all criminal liability in a case that rocked the United States in 2020. Detective Brett Hankison, 45, whose stray …
Investors call for ethical approach to facial recognition technology
Visitors check their phones behind the screens advertising facial recognition software during Global Mobile Internet Conference at the National Convention in Beijing, China April 27, 2018. REUTERS/Damir Sagolj A group of 50 investors managing more than $4.5 trillion in assets is calling on companies involved in the development and use of facial recognition technology, such …
Osaka to skip news conferences at French Open, cites mental health
Four-times Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka on Wednesday said she will not take questions from the press at this year’s French Open, saying the nature of news conferences puts an undue burden on players’ mental health. Players can be fined up to $20,000 for skipping a media conference at Grand Slams and Osaka said she …