UN condemns ‘senseless war’ in Ukraine

Geneva, July 5 (AFP/APP): The UN rights chief on Tuesday condemned Russia’s “senseless war” in Ukraine as she demanded an end to the “unbearable” civilian suffering unleashed by the invasion. Michelle Bachelet called for an immediate end to hostilities and redress for the war’s victims, […]

Six killed in shooting during US July 4 parade

Highland Park, United States, July 4 (AFP/APP): A shooter opened fire during a parade to mark US Independence Day in the state of Illinois, killing at least six people, officials said. “At this time, two dozen people have been transported to Highland Park hospital. Six […]

Russia claims major victory in Ukraine

KYIV, Ukraine – July 04 (ONLINE) Ukraine’s forces have withdrawn from the bombed-out city of Lysychansk, prompting Russia to claim full control of the eastern Luhansk region, a key Kremlin war goal, but President Volodymyr Zelenskiy vowed to regain the lost territory, Reuters News Agency […]

18 dead in Uzbekistan unrest last week: prosecutor

Tashkent, July 4 (AFP/APP): Uzbekistan’s state prosecutor said on Monday that 18 people died during unrest in the autonomous Karakalpakstan region after protests erupted over planned constitutional changes affecting the territory’s status last week. “In (the administrative centre) Nukus, 18 people died as a result […]

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