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Biden: Russia's actions have begun an invasion of Ukraine
As tensions between Russia and Ukraine escalate, the United States announced new sanctions against Russia. The European Union also announced new sanctions…
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Russia recognizes independence of Ukrainian separatist regions; tanks enter Donetsk
On Monday evening, March 18, Vladimir Putin signed a decree recognizing the independence of the two separatist regions of Luhansk and Donetsk, which are under…
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Baha'i International Community "Expresses Deep Concern" Over Increasing Confiscation of Iranian Baha'i Property
The Baha'i International Community on Wednesday, February 17, expressed concern about the increasing trend of confiscation of the property of Baha'is in Iran by the "Headquarters of the Baha'i...
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UN warns of escalation of war in Yemen; "Aid to 8 million people likely to be cut off from March"
UN officials said Tuesday that Yemen's seven-year war has escalated dangerously in recent months.
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Germany and NATO cautiously optimistic about Russian troop withdrawal
Ukraine says it sees no sign of Russian military withdrawal as announced by Moscow. NATO Secretary General says withdrawal announcement…
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Ukraine crisis: US moves embassy from Kyiv to Lviv
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced on Monday, February 15, that due to the rapid increase in the number of troops…
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After more than a month, Saba Sefidi, a Baha'i citizen, continues to be detained
Saba Sefidi, a Baha'i citizen living in Tehran, remains in detention and in limbo 33 days after her arrest.
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Ukraine requests 12,000 anti-tank missiles from Germany
On Monday, February 14, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz will travel to the Ukrainian capital, Kiev. The Ukrainian ambassador in Berlin has asked him…
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