**WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT**
* Mass graves uncovered in Bucha, city to the west of Kyiv which Russian forces retreated from at the weekend
* One containing the bodies of at least 57 civilians was uncovered in the ground of a church in the city centre
* Satellite images reveal pit was dug some time before March 31, as Putin's men were still in control of the area
* Officials say the bodies of at least 410 civilians have been found in total, with many strewn through the streets
* One grave contained the bodies of a mayoress and her family who were killed for refusing to collaborate
* Ukrainian foreign minister branded Russia 'worse than ISIS' as world leaders called for a war crimes probe
A visibly emotional Volodymyr Zelensky today stood motionless as he surveyed the scene of utter devastation he encountered in the town of Bucha, with dozens of bodies shot at close range lying on the empty streets.
The Ukrainian President appeared overwhelmed, admitting he found 'it very difficult to talk when you see what they've done here'.
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MIDDLE EAST
Yemen warring parties agree two-month truce - UN.
US, Iran spar over stalled nuclear talks.
Shelling of rebel village in northern Syria kills 4 students.
Ukraine war having 'deadly' impact on Arab region, says Blinken.
Turkey juggles relationships with Russia, Ukraine amid economic crisis.
Three Palestinian militants killed by Israeli forces in West Bank clash.
Families of Beirut port blast victims mark 20 months.
Jordan's Hamzah renounces prince title a year after plot.
ASIA
Entire Sri Lankan cabinet resigns, social media ban lifted as country's economic crisis worsens.
Sri Lankan president asks opposition to join unity govt amid economic crisis.
Sri Lanka opposition rejects president’s unity government offer.
Imran Khan's fate as Prime Minister to be decided by Pakistan's highest court.
Shanghai lockdown: Economy shaken by zero-Covid measures.
China calls in military to help test 25 million in locked-down Shanghai.
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam says she won’t seek second term in office.
'We will be forced to steal': Taliban bans poppy cultivation.
AFRICA
Mali says over 200 fighters killed in military operation.
Nigeria's Kaduna train attack: 168 people still missing.
More than a dozen killed in eastern Congo attack.
Ghana's President Nana Akufo-Addo: Mali's coup leaders not doing better against jihadists.
South Sudan rivals agree on unified army command.
Zimbabwe: A new hope for the opposition amid fresh repression.
Five aid workers kidnapped in Cameroon freed in neighbouring Nigeria.
Food crisis in Niger could harm 15% of the population.
Kenya will pay fuel subsidies to offset shortage fears.
Egypt dissident Abdel Fattah starts hunger strike in prison.
EUROPE
Hungary: Orban declares victory in parliamentary election.
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic set to win re-election.
EU leaders denounce ‘possible genocide’ in Ukraine as Russia issues denials.
Pressure mounts on German ministers to embargo Russian energy.
EU’s new Russia sanctions to likely include steel, luxury goods, jet fuel and more, sources say.
US to move to suspend Russia from UN Human Rights Council.
Russian Space Chief: Sanctions could imperil Space Station.
Macron and Le Pen spar over pension reform as French presidential race tightens.
Supporters of murdered Corsican nationalist Colonna clash with police in fresh protests.
Restoration of Notre-Dame remains a challenge.
AMERICAS
Biden calls for Putin to face war crimes trial over civilian killings in Ukraine.
Biden administration tells ICE prosecutors to DISMISS cases of migrants who didn't cross border recently or aren't threats to public safety as country braces for influx when Title 42 is dropped.
Dimon says confluence of inflation, Ukraine war may ‘dramatically increase risks ahead’ for U.S..
US seizes yacht owned by oligarch with close ties to Putin.
Costa Rican maverick Chaves makes pitch to opposition after presidency win.
Deadly Ecuador prison riot as gang seeks 'total control'.
As Panama tightens visa rules, Cubans brace for tough journeys.
Canada’s businesses say they are facing unprecedented woes.
Guyana OKs Exxon’s $10B Yellowtail offshore oil project.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
US sends home Algerian held nearly 20 years at Guantanamo.
Number of IS sympathizers inside Israel revealed – media.
Pakistan to work with Afghanistan, other neighbors to combat terrorism: army chief.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Stocks close higher, Twitter soars on news of Musk stake.
Closing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities.
Twitter shares soar more than 26% after Elon Musk takes 9% stake in social media company.
3 comments:
This zelensky is a bad actor, do you really think he cares about the people of Ukraine left without food and water? By the way who caused the war him and the terrorists in his country.
There is a lot of hidden things around this president, the fact that he is a Jew raises extreme strangeness in him feeling sadness
This is all theater, they're taking the focus off something bigger and it's coming from China again
Who’s Soft on Russia? Meet the Republican Anti-Ukraine Caucus!
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