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Russia’s Siege on Mariupol Is Leading to Mass Starvation, UN Official Says
The head of the UN World Food Program also warned of “mass migration beyond anything we've seen since WW2.”
After Undermining International Criminal Court, US Wants It to Charge Russians
U.S. hypocrisy is no more nakedly apparent than in the Senate’s unanimous resolution condemning Russia.
Progressives Demand Congress Cut Military Support for War on Yemen
The deadly blockade and bombardment of Yemen is now entering its eighth year.
UN Says 3.1 Million Ukrainians Have Become Refugees Since Start of War
Almost half of those who have fled the country are children, the UN reported.
1 Million People Have Fled Ukraine in the Past Week, UN Says
“Peace is the only way to halt this tragedy,” said the UN commissioner for refugees.
UN Diplomats Walk Out as Russian Foreign Minister Addresses Human Rights Council
To protest Moscow's war on Ukraine, roughly 100 diplomats from countries around the globe left the conference hall.
EU and UN Are Also Responsible for Failure to Prevent War in Ukraine
The only hope for a peaceful resolution is for NATO to declare Ukraine will not become a member, says Yanis Varoufakis.
“Politics as Usual” Will Never Be a Solution to the Current Climate Threat
To address the imminent ecological threat responsibly, we need economic and political policies grounded in humanity.
US Sanctions Caused Mass Civilian Deaths in Iraq. Afghan Civilians Are Up Next.
Nearly 23 million Afghans, including 1 million children, are facing hunger and starvation brought on by U.S. sanctions.
Covax, the UN-Backed Vaccine Initiative, Is Reportedly Out of Money
Covax running out of money could spell potential disaster for low-income countries.