Ukraine May 18, 2022 Over 3,700 civilians have been killed in Ukraine since Russia’s invasion began: UN Over 3,700 civilians have been killed in Ukraine since Russia’s military invaded the country on Feb. 24, and another 4,000 civilians have been injured, according to the United Nations.
Russia May 17, 2022 Russia-Ukraine war: International Criminal Court launches 'largest ever' probe into war crimes The International Criminal Court (ICC) on Tuesday announced it has launched the largest “single field” investigation since its inception 20-years ago into war crimes committed during Russia’s deadly war in Ukraine.
Israel May 17, 2022 International groups condemn UN probe on Israel, Palestinian fighting, cite 'bias' A coalition of over 26 international pro-Israel groups on Tuesday condemned a U.N. probe into the May 2021 Israeli-Palestinian conflict, alleging “bias” and a violation of its own guiding principles.
Ukraine May 14, 2022 Ukraine says Russia withdrawing from nation's second-largest city Russian troops are reportedly withdrawing from Ukraine's second-largest city. Kharkiv has been under assault since the start of the war.
North Korea May 13, 2022 North Korea reports first COVID death after country implements lockdown More than 187,000 people are currently quarantined, and North Korean state media said one of the six people who died was infected by the omicron variant.
World Health Organization May 12, 2022 WHO reports COVID cases down everywhere but Africa, Americas The World Health Organization (WHO) said the number of new global COVID-19 cases has continued to decline across the world except for the Americas and Africa.
Russia May 12, 2022 UN Human Rights council opens inquiry into Russian war crimes in Ukraine The UN Human Rights Council will investigate Russia's alleged war crimes in Ukraine.
Ukraine May 12, 2022 UN says Russian forces in Mariupol have killed 'thousands' of civilians, investigations remain ongoing Thousands of Ukrainian civilians have been killed by Russian forces in Mariupol since the war began but the “true scale” of atrocities has yet to be fully uncovered, the UN human rights commissioner warned Thursday.
UNITED NATIONS May 11, 2022 UN says peace deal between Russia and Ukraine unlikely The United Nations Secretary-General struck an ominous tone Wednesday when asked about his recent meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin and the potential for a peace deal with Ukraine.
Ukraine May 11, 2022 Ukraine diverts some Russian gas flows as assault continues in Southeast Ukraine diverted the flow of Russian natural gas on Wednesday through one hub that feeds European homes and industry. The cutoff comes a day after the U.S. House of Representatives approved a $40 billion Ukraine aid package.
