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UN to Again ‘Demand’ Russia ‘Immediately’ End War in Ukraine

The UN General Assembly was debating on Wednesday a new non-binding resolution which, if adopted by a majority of member states, will "demand" that Russia stop the war in Ukraine "immediately". On March 2, 141 countries approved an earlier resolution that demands that Russia immediately cease the use of force…

Asharq Al-Awsat

UN to vote on blaming Russia for Ukraine humanitarian crisis

The U.N. General Assembly is voting Thursday on a resolution backed by over 90 countries that blames Russia for the escalating humanitarian crisis in Ukraine

The Independent UK

Attorneys for Republicans press judge to scrap ‘unconstitutional’ map of Maryland legislative districts

Attorneys for a group of Republican delegates pressed a judge Wednesday to reject a Maryland General Assembly-approved map of state legislative districts that they say would illegally favor Democrats in elections.

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Saudi Arabia Urges Arab Countries to Join Anti-Corruption Network Effectively

The Riyadh Initiative (GlobE Network) seeks to achieve the common goals of Arab countries and the interests of developing countries in combating corruption, announced Nasser Abu al-Khail, Assistant Chairman of the Oversight and Anti-Corruption Authority (Nazaha). Aba al-Khail told Asharq Al-Awsat that the Initiative had entered into force after being…

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UN Taking up 3 Resolutions on Ukraine Humanitarian Crisis

The United Nations will face three resolutions Wednesday on the worsening humanitarian situation in Ukraine after Russia decided to call for a vote on its Security Council resolution that makes no mention of its attack on its smaller neighbor. The General Assembly is scheduled to start considering two rival resolutions…

Asharq Al-Awsat

UN taking up 3 resolutions on Ukraine humanitarian crisis

The United Nations is facing three resolutions Wednesday on the worsening humanitarian situation in Ukraine after Russia decided to call for a vote on its Security Council resolution that makes no mention of its attack on its smaller neighbor

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Diplomatic tit-for-tat over Ukraine escalates at United Nations

Russia is seeking to blunt Western-led efforts at the United Nations to further isolate Moscow for invading Ukraine, with the Security Council and General Assembly gearing up to vote this week on competing measures on Ukraine's humanitarian crisis.

Reuters

‘I say the serenity prayer’: Maryland redistricting court cases keep candidates, election officials in limbo

BALTIMORE — On a February weekend, state Sen. Mary Washington left her Northeast Baltimore rowhouse, got into her car and headed north on York Road toward the city-county line.

Tribune News Service

Divide at UN over naming Russia aid resolution for Ukraine

France and Mexico are pressing U.N. members to mention Russia’s invasion in a resolution on the worsening humanitarian situation in Ukraine

The Independent UK

U.N. General Assembly likely to vote again this week on Ukraine

The United Nations General Assembly is expected to vote this week to call out Russia's invasion of neighboring Ukraine for creating a "dire" humanitarian situation, urge aid access and again demand Moscow stop fighting and withdraw its troops.

Reuters

Illinois lawmakers should pass a state child tax credit

Tens of thousand of Illinois children sank into poverty after monthly federal child tax credit payments ended. With inflation squeezing Illinois families, the General Assembly should take action. So should Congress.

Chicago Sun-Times

Best Green Paints — 8 Wall Colors Recommended by Interior Designers As Their Favorites to Use

Looking for green paints with an expert stamp of approval? We asked some of our favorite designers for their most-loved picks for verdant, calming spaces

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Kentucky moves closer to allowing medical marijuana as bill clears House. How will it fare in Senate?

LEXINGTON, Ky. — A bill that would legalize many forms of medical marijuana in Kentucky is creeping its way through the General Assembly, with ostensibly stronger support from the GOP majorities that dominate both legislative chambers.

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UN Security Council meeting again Thursday to debate Ukraine

The U.N. Security Council has scheduled a meeting on Ukraine for Thursday

The Independent UK

UN chief: Ukraine war hitting poor country reliant on wheat

The United Nations chief is warning that Russia’s war on Ukraine is holding “a sword of Damocles” over the global economy

The Conversation

Russia is blocking Security Council action on the Ukraine war – but the UN is still the only international peace forum

When Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a “special military operation” in Ukraine on Feb. 23, 2022, the U.N. Security Council was conducting an emergency late-night meeting chaired by Russia on the mounting crisis.

The Conversation

Namibia’s abstention on Russia violates its foreign policy principles

When the United Nations General Assembly took a vote on Russia’s war against Ukraine in an emergency session on 2 March, an overwhelming 141 out of 193 member states supported the resolution calling on Russia to withdraw from Ukraine.

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Los Angeles Times

Commentary: The UN should kick Russia off the Security Council

The Russian invasion of Ukraine has changed the world. While Ukrainians try to defend themselves and call for collective self-defense, millions of people in the free world plead for action. The post-World War II international political order is failing. But it has not yet fallen: The United Nations still can…

The Independent UK

Bill would streamline compensation for wrongful convictions

An effort is underway in the Georgia General Assembly to streamline and improve the process for people who've been wrongly convicted to claim compensation from the state

Al Jazeera

UN resolution against Ukraine invasion: Full text

UN General Assembly demands Russia stop its offensive in Ukraine, voting 141 to five with 35 abstentions.

Al Jazeera

UN General Assembly demands Russia withdraw troops from Ukraine

In historic UN General Assembly vote, 141 nations demand Russia immediately withdraw troops from Ukraine.

ABC News

UN General Assembly passes resolution to demand Russia withdraw troops from Ukraine

UN General Assembly president Abdulla Shahid struggles to read out the result over a long, loud applause, but not every delegate in the chamber is clapping.

Asharq Al-Awsat

UN General Assembly in Historic Vote Assails Russia over Ukraine Invasion

The United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday overwhelmingly voted to reprimand Russia over its invasion of Ukraine and demanded that Moscow stop fighting and withdraw its military forces, an action that aims to diplomatically isolate Russia at the world body. The resolution, supported by 141 of the assembly's 193 members,…

Reuters

U.N. General Assembly votes overwhelmingly to deplore Russian invasion of Ukraine

The United Nations General Assembly adopted on Wednesday a resolution rebuking the Russian invasion of Ukraine and calling Moscow to immediately withdraw all forces from Ukraine, a move that aimed to politically isolate Russia.

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