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Russia Ukraine conflict spurs bid for closer examination of UN vetoes
Two days into Russia's attack on Ukraine, a majority of UN Security Council members voted to demand that Moscow withdraw. One thing stood in their way: a veto by Russia itself.
 "Russia Ukraine conflict spurs bid for closer examination of UN vetoes")
US, Cuba hold highest-level diplomatic talks in 4 years post disruption
Engaging in these talks underscores our commitment to pursuing constructive discussions with the government of Cuba where appropriate to advance US interests," the US State Department said
 "US, Cuba hold highest-level diplomatic talks in 4 years post disruption")
Fire breaks out at Russian defence research facility, kills 6 people
The fire erupted in an administrative building of the Aerospace Defense Forces' Central Research Institute, which operates under the Russian Defense Ministry
 "Fire breaks out at Russian defence research facility, kills 6 people")
Putin claims victory in Mariupol but won't storm giant steel plant
Mayor Vadym Boychenko rejected any notion that Mariupol had fallen into Russian hands
 "Putin claims victory in Mariupol but won't storm giant steel plant")
New Zealand, Japan boost security ties amid Russia, China concerns
The two leaders also raised concerns about the situation in the South China Sea, where China has militarised several artificially constructed islands and is pressing its extensive territorial claims
 "New Zealand, Japan boost security ties amid Russia, China concerns")
Russia foreign ministry bars Harris, Zuckerberg, other prominent Americans
In a statement Thursday, the ministry said that the travel bans would apply in perpetuity and that the sanctions list would be updated shortly in responsible to the hostile actions of the West
 "Russia foreign ministry bars Harris, Zuckerberg, other prominent Americans")
Tesla earnings jump over 7 times in first quarter as users pay more
Musk optimistic about overcoming supply issues, foresees a big 2022 production gain
 "Tesla earnings jump over 7 times in first quarter as users pay more")
Surprisingly low Covid-19 death count in Shanghai spurs questions
In most countries, including the United States, guidelines stipulate that any death where COVID-19 is a factor or contributor is counted as a COVID-related death
 "Surprisingly low Covid-19 death count in Shanghai spurs questions")
British lawmakers order probe into PM Boris Johnson's alleged lies
British lawmakers have ordered a parliamentary investigation into Prime Minister Boris Johnson for allegedly lying about whether he broke coronavirus restrictions
 "British lawmakers order probe into PM Boris Johnson's alleged lies")
Sainz signs new F1 deal with Ferrari until 2024
Sainz joined Ferrari from McLaren in 2021 on a two-year contract
 "Sainz signs new F1 deal with Ferrari until 2024")
US to welcome Ukraine refugees but no longer through Mexico
The US says it expects to admit up to 100,000 refugees from Ukraine and about 15,000 have come since the Feb 24 invasion, mostly through Mexico
 "US to welcome Ukraine refugees but no longer through Mexico")
UK lawmakers vote on whether to probe Johnson's alleged lies
Johnson's Conservatives have a substantial majority in Parliament, but many are uneasy with the prime minister's behavior and could support the opposition move
 "UK lawmakers vote on whether to probe Johnson's alleged lies")
Vladimir Putin claims Mariupol win, but won't storm Ukrainian holdout
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday claimed victory in the strategic city of Mariupol, even as he ordered his troops not to risk more losses
 "Vladimir Putin claims Mariupol win, but won't storm Ukrainian holdout")
7.7 million displaced inside Ukraine since Russia's invasion: UN
The UN migration agency says the number of people displaced within Ukraine since Russia's invasion began has risen to 7.7 million.
 "7.7 million displaced inside Ukraine since Russia's invasion: UN")
Biden to announce $800 mn in military assistance for war-torn Ukraine
President Joe Biden is set to announce plans to send an additional $800 million in military aid to help Ukraine fight back against the Russian invasion
 "Biden to announce $800 mn in military assistance for war-torn Ukraine")
Military operation in Ukraine still 'according to plan': Kremlin
Kremlin spokesman said that Russia's military operation in Ukraine continues according to plan although Vladimir Putin has ordered his forces not to storm the Azovstal steel plant in Mariupol.
 "Military operation in Ukraine still 'according to plan': Kremlin")
Manchester United appoints Erik ten Hag as 5th manager in 9 years
A model of stability in Alex Ferguson's long trophy-filled tenure, Manchester United hired a fifth full-time manager in nine years since his retirement by bringing in Erik ten Hag from Ajax.
 "Manchester United appoints Erik ten Hag as 5th manager in 9 years")
Hong Kong Disney opens as Covid cases ease; Shanghai deaths rise
Hong Kong on Thursday relaxed pandemic restrictions, with Disneyland and museums reopening and nighttime restaurant dining resuming as the city's worst Covid-19 outbreak appears to be fading.
 "Hong Kong Disney opens as Covid cases ease; Shanghai deaths rise")
Some civilians leave as Russians tighten noose on Mariupol
Another attempt to evacuate civilians from Mariupol will be made on Thursday, Ukraine's Deputy Prime Minister Iryna Vereshchuk said
US drone company Zipline commences delivering medicine in Japan
Zipline, founded six years ago, already is in service in the US, where it has partnered with Walmart Inc. to deliver other products at the retail chain as well as drugs
 "US drone company Zipline commences delivering medicine in Japan")