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UN says Russia abused Ukrainian prisoners
Extrajudicial executions, sexual violence and other abuses of Ukrainian prisoners by the Russian army and its armed affiliates, United Nations The Human Rights Office said in a report on Tuesday. The report, released by the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), found some human rights violations on both sides of the conflict, but expressed particular concern over the abuse of civilians and prisoners of war by Russian troops and affiliated armed groups.
Iranian security forces clash with protesters over Amini’s death
Iranian riot police and security forces clashed with demonstrators in dozens of cities on Tuesday over ongoing protests over the death of a young Iranian woman, Massa Amini, in police custody, state media and social media said. Amini, 22, from the Iranian Kurdish city of Saqez, was arrested in Tehran this month by ethics police enforcing the Islamic Republic’s strict dress code for “inappropriately dressed”.
Europe suspects sabotage as mysterious gas leak hits Russian pipeline
Europe was racing on Tuesday to investigate possible damage behind the sudden and unexplained leaks of two Russian gas pipelines under the Baltic Sea, infrastructure at the heart of the energy crisis since Russia invaded Ukraine. Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki said the leak was caused by sabotage, while the Danish prime minister and Russia cut gas supplies to Europe after Western sanctions said the possibility could not be ruled out. But who might be behind any fouls, if confirmed, and the motives are far from clear.
Ukrainians involved in Russia-backed referendum face treason and jail time
Ukrainians who helped a Russia-backed referendum to annex swathes of the country will face high treason charges and at least five years in prison as voting in four regions enters the final day, a Ukrainian presidential adviser said. “We have a list of people who are involved in some way,” Mihailo Podoljak, an adviser to the president, said in an interview with the Swiss newspaper Blick.
Ukraine urges EU to impose economic sanctions on Russia over annexation vote
Ukraine on Tuesday urged the European Union to impose economic sanctions on Russia to punish Russia for its annexation vote in four occupied territories, saying Moscow’s move would not change Ukraine’s actions on the battlefield. Foreign Minister Dmitro Kuleba said after talks with French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna in Kyiv that individual sanctions were not enough to punish the referendum that Russia said was a prelude to its annexation of four Ukrainian regions.
Russia’s digital sector scrambles to help key workers avoid mobilization
Russia’s digital ministry is working to help key technologists avoid being caught army After President Vladimir Putin ordered a partial mobilization to strengthen Russian troops in Ukraine. The ministry issued guidelines late Monday detailing how specific workers can avoid the draft. It published a list of 195 IT and communications professions – including jobs in scientific energy, transport and media – and it suggested workers should be exempt from mobilisation.
Teachers’ strike and soaring tuition fees: Lebanese public school students miss classes
School teacher Claude Koteich, her teenage daughter and 10-year-old son were supposed to return to class a few weeks ago – but the crisis in Lebanon’s education sector left them hanging out at home on Monday afternoon. Lebanon’s three-year financial crisis has severely devalued the country’s pound and drained the coffers, impoverishing 80% of the population and disrupting public services, including water and electricity.
Hurricane Ian hits the West Cubaflorida in its sights
Hurricane Ian hits west Cuba On Tuesday, it forced evacuations as it headed north toward Florida, cutting power to hundreds of thousands and flooding fishing villages, where residents anxiously awaited the spreading storm. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) said the Category 3 hurricane was about 5 miles south of the city of Pinal del Rio with maximum sustained winds of 125 mph.
Holidays in Montenegro become a call to escape the Russians
When Alexander and his wife Svetlana arrived in Montenegro for a two-week vacation, they planned to return to Russia. But President Vladimir Putin’s announcement last week to mobilize reservists for the war in Ukraine has thrown their lives into chaos.
Japan bids farewell to divided Abe with flowers and salute
Japan paid its first state funeral in 55 years on Tuesday with flowers, prayers and a 19-gun salute to slain former prime minister Shinzo Abe — a ceremony as controversial as his death. The ceremony began at 2:00 pm (0500 GMT) with Abe’s ashes being brought by his widow to the Nippon Budokan in central Tokyo, Qiuhuithe music of the military band and the rumble of honor guard salutes echoed through the hall.
(Input from agency.)
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