Davos is dead
Just when you thought you would never see again the spectacle of private jets landing in the Swiss mountain town of Davos for the rich...
Ukraine court sentences Russian soldier to life imprisonment
Landmark ruling has symbolic significance for Ukraine, which has accused Russia of atrocities and brutality against civilians during the war.A court in Kyiv has sentenced...
Russia-Ukraine war live updates: ‘Scorched earth’ tactics in eastern city; soldier’s war crimes verdict due
President Volodymyr Zelensky is set to virtually address the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, where the war in Ukraine is likely to dominate talks.Source:...
‘Russia House’ in Davos becomes war crimes exhibit ahead of Zelensky address
Ahead of the World Economic Forum, a Ukrainian group transformed the former gathering space for Russian business and government leaders, who were not invited.Source: Washington...
Médecins Sans Frontières pulls images of teenage rape survivor after outcry
NGO takes down photos of girl, 16, from DRC from website after critics call them unethical and racist Médecins Sans Frontières has removed photographs of...
Biden backs Japan joining ‘reformed’ UN Security Council, Japanese PM says
President Biden indicated Monday that he supports Japan becoming a permanent member of a “reformed” United Nations Security Council.Biden met one-on-one with Japanese Prime Minister...
Theories emerge for mysterious liver illnesses in children
NEW YORK (AP) — Health officials remain perplexed by mysterious cases of severe liver damage in hundreds of young children around the world.The best available...
Russia Renews Assault on Key Eastern City as Advances by Both Sides Slow
The battle for Sievierodonetsk in eastern Ukraine represents another crucial point in the war, as both sides engage in a grueling war of attrition. Source:...
Number of displaced people passes 100m for the first time, says UN
‘Staggering milestone’ calls for urgent international action to address underlying causes of conflict, persecution and the climate crisis, says high commissioner for refugeesThe UN refugee...
Israeli court questions ban on Jewish prayer at Al-Aqsa compound
Court overturns a police order barring three Jews from holy site after they prayed there in violation of the status quo.A lower Israeli court has...