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UN: 1.5 million Ukrainians fled, fastest growing refugee crisis since WWII

UN: 1.5 million Ukrainians fled, fastest growing refugee crisis since WWII

The number of refugees arriving in neighboring Poland from Ukraine has risen to nearly one million. Just yesterday, 129,000 people crossed the border. Today nearly 40,000 more refugees have arrived by mid-morning. Moldova announced this morning that 250,000 refugees have arrived in the country. The country’s Prime Minister has called for international support. According to latest official figures Hungary has …

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No evacuations yet in Mariupol, “the Russians continue to fire”

No evacuations yet in Mariupol, "the Russians continue to fire"

Russian troops would not respect the agreed temporary ceasefire. Citizens are urged to take shelter. Mariupol deputy mayor Sergij Orlov told the BBC that “our citizens are ready to flee, but they cannot flee because of the artillery fire.” Not respected In a previous report, the administration of the port city in southeastern Ukraine had already indicated that the ceasefire …

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In Central Asia, further Russian integration suddenly seems a long way off

In Central Asia, further Russian integration suddenly seems a long way off

In 2015, at the initiative of Russia, several former Soviet republics created a counterpart to the European Union: the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU). With the main objective: economic integration and the strengthening of everyone’s economies. But if it depends on Putin, the cooperation does not stop there. Long before the actual establishment, several proposals were made, mainly from Moscow, to …

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Nuclear watchdog visits Iran, hopes to revive nuclear deal

Nuclear watchdog visits Iran, hopes to revive nuclear deal

The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has arrived in Tehran for talks on Iran’s nuclear program. Rafael Grossi wants to try in the capital of the basic agreement of 2015 to breathe new life. Grossi hopes that international regulators will regain access to Iran’s nuclear facilities and that his organization will also be able to have cameras …

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Highly Addictive Painkillers: Society Settles for $6 Billion | Financial

Highly Addictive Painkillers: Society Settles for $6 Billion |  Financial

As part of the deal, Purdue will transfer nearly all of its assets to states, cities and counties that are suing the drugmaker for selling the painkiller OxyContin. Billions of dollars will also be provided to fund addictions programs. bankruptcy A bankruptcy judge already ruled last year that the company would be broken up into pieces and creditors agreed to …

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Would you welcome a Ukrainian refugee? † Join the conversation

Would you welcome a Ukrainian refugee?  † Join the conversation

Since Russia invaded Ukraine last week, many Ukrainians have fled. The Telegraph reports that more than 450,000 people have fled to Poland. Every day, around 100,000 people cross the border. Most Ukrainians stay in Poland. Some travel to other countries in Europe. Families in the Netherlands can make themselves available to receive and accommodate Ukrainian refugees. mediators Several organizations act …

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Bronze Age cave with footprints discovered in France

Bronze Age cave with footprints discovered in France

At La Rochefoucauld, not far from Bordeaux, a funerary cave dating from the Bronze Age (2200 to 800 BC) was discovered. Well-preserved remains have been found in the cave, such as human remains, children’s footprints in the mud, and evidence that humans ate meat. The cave was closed around 2,500 years ago, possibly due to natural causes such as a …

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Extreme rainfall continues, half a million Australians may have to flee

Extreme rainfall continues, half a million Australians may have to flee

Once again, thousands of Australians have been asked to leave their homes due to flooding. Evacuation orders or warnings are now in effect for 500,000 Australians on the East coast. At the end of last week, heavy rains began in the northeast of the country, in the state of Queensland. Brisbane is also there. In three days, 80% of the …

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Romanian helicopter crashes in search of fighter jet; seven dead

Romanian helicopter crashes in search of fighter jet;  seven dead

Seven military rescuers in Romania were killed when the helicopter they were carrying crashed. They had been sent to search for a missing Romanian Air Force fighter plane. The cause of the crash is still unclear. The helicopter had reported bad weather conditions. Therefore, the rescue team was called back to base. The helicopter, an IAR 330-Puma, finally crashed near …

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