U.N.-brokered Black Sea grain deal extended for at least two months
The Black Sea Grain Initiative, a U.N.-brokered agreement with Russia, Ukraine and Turkey on July 22, 2022, was reauthorized once again.
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Court issues warrant for Putin over Ukrainian child abductions
The court's prosecutor says the charges involve the deportation of 'at least hundreds of children taken from orphanages and children’s care homes.'
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Russia to suspend role in last remaining nuclear accord with U.S.
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Western leaders' tensions with Russia, China dominate summit
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Global vows to millions of migrants and refugees still largely unfulfilled
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New multilingual tool helps organizations monitor threats
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WHO reports 700+ attacks on Ukraine's health infrastructure
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