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China, Russia among those arming Myanmar junta: UN rights expert

‘Numerous’ fighter jets supplied to military, says special rapporteur

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Tonga back online as undersea cable repaired

Telecom provider restores internet connection 5 weeks after massive volcanic eruption caused extreme damage

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Moscow says still ready for Ukraine talks with Blinken

This comes after Russian President orders troops into its neighbour’s 2 separatist regions

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‘Suisse Secrets’ put Swiss banking back in spotlight

Credit Suisse scandal renews pressure on nation’s financial sector

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US, allies lambast Russia over Ukraine at UN Security Council

United States ambassador scoffs at assertion that Kremlin troops are ‘peacekeepers’

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Colombia decriminalises abortion up to 24 weeks of pregnancy

After that point, it will only be permitted in certain circumstances, such as rape

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UN opens emergency Security Council meeting on Ukraine

This comes as Russia orders troops to be deployed as peacekeepers

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US sends remaining diplomats in Ukraine to Poland ‘for security reasons’: Blinken

Directive comes hours after President Vladimir Putin orders Russian troops into two rebel-backed regions

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Defying West, Putin orders troops to Ukraine rebel regions

This follows his recognition of the independence of Donetsk and Lugansk in Ukraine

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Trudeau: Canada blockades lifted, but ‘emergency is not over’

Lingering threats require measures to remain in force for now, he says

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France condemns ‘paranoid’ address by Putin on Ukraine: presidency

Official accuses Russian president of breaking promises made to French counterpart

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US announces first sanctions after Russia recognises Ukraine separatists

Washington warns more ready if needed

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Kremlin pours cold water on Ukraine peace summit plan 

‘Premature’ to talk about organising any, says Russian president’s spokesman