[ad_1] US Marine veteran Trevor Reed is on his way home after being released from Russia, where officials said he was wrongfully detained since 2019. “Today, our prayers have been answered and Trevor is safely on his way back to the United States,” his family said in a statement. Reed’s release came as part of a prisoner swap with Russia, with the US sending back Konstantin Yaroshenko, a Russian pilot sentenced in 2011 to a…
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[ad_1] February saw a furious round of diplomacy at the UN, as it became increasingly clear that Russia was intent on invading Ukraine, a crisis which UN Secretary-General António Guterres said was testing the “entire international system”. “We need restraint and reason. We need de-escalation now,” spelled out the UN chief, urging all sides to “refrain from actions and statements that would take this dangerous situation over the brink”. These calls were in vain, however,…
"As conflicts rage, international dialogue remains ‘the only hope’ for peace — Global Issues"
[ad_1] Who is Caitlin Blackwood? Caitlin was born in Antrim, Northern Ireland, on 23 June 2000 – her zodiac sign is Cancer, and she holds both Irish and British nationality. She’s an actress with just six credits to her name so far, probably known best for her portrayal of Amelia Pond in the critically acclaimed adventure science fiction series “Doctor Who”. It was created by Sydney Newman, currently stars Jodie Whittaker, Peter Capaldi and Pearl…
"Where is Caitlin Blackwood now? What is she doing today? Wiki"
[ad_1] Mary Robinson was the first female President of Ireland in the 1990s. Later, Robinson became the UN’s High Commissioner for Human Rights. In recent years, she’s been chair of “The Elders,” a group founded by Nelson Mandela, with a simple mandate: to share wisdom and experience to help solve the world’s toughest problems. Now Robinson is focused on tackling the climate crisis. She travels the world connecting with young activists about environmental justice. She…
"Ireland’s Mary Robinson says being an ‘Elder’ is about teaching the next generation, but also listening to them"
[ad_1] LYKOFI, Greece (AP) — Accompanied by a cloud of mosquitos, Police Capt. Konstantinos Tsolakidis and three other border guards set out on a boat patrol along the Evros River that forms a natural frontier between Greece and Turkey. The route takes them through a maze formed by tall reeds, past clusters of flamingos and boat trippers visiting a nature reserve where the river fans out to meet the Mediterranean. The Evros — called the…
"Greece: EU’s external border is hardening, attitudes are too"
[ad_1] KYIV, Ukraine — Tens of thousands of drones have been employed across Ukraine to kill the enemy, spy on its formations and guide bombs to their targets. But this month the Ukrainian military began a program to use drones in a more unusual role: to guide Russian soldiers who want to surrender. The program had it genesis in late November, when the Ukrainian military released footage of a Russian soldier throwing his weapon to…
"Surrender to a Drone? Ukraine Is Urging Russian Soldiers to Do Just That."
[ad_1] French-Palestinian human rights lawyer Salah Hamouri has been expelled by Israel, and deported to France. Hamouri had been held in “renewable” administrative detention, without charge, since March. Amnesty International and French NGOs slammed the move, saying Hamouri’s deportation aimed to curb his human rights work. Jerusalem – Israel expelled French-Palestinian human rights lawyer Salah Hamouri on Sunday, the culmination of a lengthy judicial saga in which he was accused of security offences and held…
"French-Palestinian human rights lawyer Salah Hamouri deported, expelled by Israel"
[ad_1] Issued on: 16/12/2022 – 11:58 EU leaders are looking for ways to counter aspects of the US Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) that they fear will unfairly discriminate against European firms. With the IRA giving generous subsidies and priority access to American businesses, the EU is now considering a subsidy program of its own. European Union leaders on Thursday sought ways to stand up to the United States over its new green technologies plan that they say…
"Why EU leaders are upset over Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act"
[ad_1] Rabuka heads the People’s Alliance party. He said there was little prospect of a coup, even if the prime minister decided to contest the result, after Fiji’s military commander told his soldiers to respect the outcome of the election and said anything less would be an affront to democracy. The Pacific nation has experienced four coups since it gained independence in 1970. “I accepted my defeat in 1999 and I hope he can do…
"Low voter turnout sparks concern in Fiji"
[ad_1] Euronews interviewed public health professionals across Europe and they all agree: working conditions have only worsened since the pandemic and they are demanding action. There was no shortage of public appreciation for hospital workers during the pandemic, across the world people stood on their doorsteps and balconies in the evening to cheer on the heroes holding the healthcare system together. While this gratitude was appreciated at the time, healthcare workers in several European countries…
"Overworked, underpaid and quitting: Europe’s health workers slam ’empty’ post-pandemic promises"