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The Russian economy is headed for collapse
Eric Werker, Simon Fraser University To justify invading Ukraine, Vladimir Putin has painted Russia as a hegemonic power re-asserting its rightful claim to imperial greatness.
How You Can Help Ukraine
San Francisco, CA — Across the country, many Americans are looking for ways to support Ukraine and its people. Hundreds of residents have been killed,
Thousands of Bay Area Residents Request Travel to Ukraine to Help in Fight
SAN FRANCISCO, CA — With the Russian attack on Ukraine, over one million people have been displaced from their homes. They are now seeking refuge
Can wealthy nations stop buying Russian oil?
Amy Myers Jaffe, Tufts University One option the U.S. and other nations have for ratcheting up pressure on Russia in response to its invasion of
Ukraine war: what are the risks that Russia will turn to its nuclear arsenal?
Mark Webber, University of Birmingham and Nicolò Fasola, University of Birmingham Is Russia now led by someone who would contemplate using nuclear weapons without any
“Houses thrown around”: Australian police reports significant damage eruption, tsunami in Tonga
Damage in the tsunami-hit Tonga following volcanic eruptions was assessed through surveillance flights from New Zealand and Australia on Monday, CNA reported. The eruption and
Curfew, checkpoints announced in Congo after suicide bombing
Following the fatal suicide bomber incident, eastern Congo authorities unveiled evening curfew and new security checkpoints on Sunday. Police colonel Beni Mayor Narcisse Muteba cautions bars, churches, and hotels in town that added security personnel is necessary, particularly armed with metal detectors, as “terrorists” could attack again. “We are asking people to be vigilant and to avoid public places during this festive period,” he said on Sunday to The Associated Press. North Kivu province’s military governor Brig. Gen. Constant Ndima
Boat carrying migrants capsized off Libya; 57 presumed dead
A UN migration official confirmed that a boat with migrants on board off Libya met a sea mishap, leaving around 57 passengers assumed dead. According
Experts warn unreported virus deaths in Indonesia as health services “cannot contain” toll
Another family has shed a member to COVID-19 in a residential street in Bogor, Indonesia. A young woman wails as she sits beside her father’s
Slain Haitian president faced calls for resignation, sustained mass protests before killing
Tamanisha John, Florida International University Haitian President Jovenel Moïse was assassinated in the early morning hours of July 7, 2021, in a brazen attack on
Who’s running Haiti after president’s assassination? 5 questions answered
Patrick D Bellegarde-Smith, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Two men are vying to control Haiti after President Jovenel Moïse’s July 7 assassination, creating more turmoil for a
Severe flooding sweeps Europe; more than 60 people left dead
Germany and Belgium were hit by terrible flooding leaving more than 60 people dead and dozens unaccounted for as cars were washed away and houses
Attacks, looting in S. Africa leaves 72 dead
Friction arose between protesters and security officers in South Africa on Tuesday, leaving 72 persons dead as looters, frustrated by poverty, scramble to get into