Russia may be preparing to retreat from the southern city of Kherson, Western analysts say, but Ukraine’s president warned of possible destruction of a dam upstream.
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Iranian Climber Elnaz Rekabi Competes Without Hijab, Sparking Fear
Elnaz Rekabi flew back to Iran on Tuesday after competing in an international climbing competition without her hijab — breaching the Islamic Republic’s rules for women athletes.
Haiti Appeals for Armed Intervention and Aid to Quell Chaos
Prime Minister Ariel Henry and his government asked the international community to step in, largely to control gang violence that has ravaged the capital.
China Turns Back Move for U.N. Debate on Abuse of Uyghurs
Western countries were seeking to discuss a landmark U.N. report on China’s treatment of Uyghurs and other Muslims in the Xinjiang region.
Protecting the Peatlands of Ireland as Fuel Costs Skyrocket
One in seven Irish households still burn peat for heat. New rules are aimed at discouraging a practice that many consider part of the culture.
U.S. and Russia Duel Over Leadership of U.N. Tech Group
Member countries vote on Thursday for an American or a Russian to lead the International Telecommunication Union, which sets standards for new technologies.
Putin Is Expected to Annex Parts of Ukraine After Referendums End
The staged votes earned broad international condemnation, and world leaders vowed not to recognize the announced results.
Ban Ki-moon Is Not Leading the U.N. Anymore, but He’s Still Working to Make Change
The former secretary general of the United Nations is striving to knock down barriers, foster friendship among nations, and campaign for peace and conflict resolution.
Water Problems in Syria Give Rise to Deadly Cholera Outbreak
The highly contagious disease has spread quickly in the country’s north, where millions of people displaced by a decade-long war are living, and many rely on untreated water from rivers containing raw sewage.