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Russian military campaign in most active phase, Ukraine says
The battle for two Ukrainian cities could determine the success or failure of Moscow's main campaign in the east.
Full cost of rebuilding Ukraine impossible to quantify, says German finance minister
The current priority is stopping the war and ensuring the state keeps functioning.
Hungary's Orban warns no quick deal on EU Russia oil embargo
European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen said she still hopes to secure a deal within "days".
WHO says monkeypox 'containable' as more governments start limited vaccinations
Vaccines and treatments are also available for monkeypox, the WHO said.
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UN food chief: 325 million close to starvation, more than double since Covid-19
Mr David Beasley tells the World Economic Forum that the world faces the worst humanitarian crisis since World War II.
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Send us weapons, stop Russia trade: Ukraine's Zelensky tells Davos
Thousands of lives could have been saved if Ukraine's needs were met in February, he said.
Ukrainian court sentences Russian soldier to life in prison for killing civilian
This is the first war crimes trial arising from Russia’s invasion and there could be many more to come.
'Deep down, I'm broken': 77-year-old fled to S'pore after catching last train out of Ukraine's Kharkiv
"My whole being is crying for Ukraine," said the 77-year-old, who hid in the corridor of her apartment for 10 days before fleeing Kharkiv.
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Four flashpoints in Asia to watch as US, China tensions rise
Tensions between the US and China can ignite four simmering disputes. How did these flashpoints emerge and how can they be managed?
May 25 2022
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