Russia destroys Chernobyl radiation monitoring lab, says Ukraine
Updated 1348 GMT (2148 HKT) March 23, 2022
Russian forces have looted and destroyed a laboratory near the abandoned Chernobyl nuclear power plant that was used to monitor radioactive waste, the Ukrainian government said Wednesday.
According to a Ukrainian government agency, the laboratory was part of a European Union-funded attempt to improve radioactive waste management -- through on-site analysis of waste samples, as well as the packaging used to dispose of waste.
Taliban decide against opening schools to girls in Afghanistan beyond age of 11
Hardline rulers bow to pressure from rural tribes after it had been suggested all students would return to school
Associated Press
The Taliban have decided against opening schools to girls in Afghanistan beyond secondary school age, an official said Wednesday on the first day of Afghanistan’s new school year.
The latest setback for girls’ education is certain to receive widespread condemnation from the international community that has been urging the hardline leadership of Afghanistan’s new rulers to open schools and give women their right to public space.
The surprise decision came late on Tuesday as Afghanistan’s education ministry prepared for the new year opening of school, which was expected to herald the return of girls. A statement by the ministry earlier in the week urged “all students” to come to school.
Revealed: British businessman made millions from firm behind UK arm of ‘Kremlin propaganda’ TV channel
Exclusive: Christopher Wood earned more than £2m from Russia Today TV UK Ltd in three years, according to analysis of Companies House records
A British director running the firm behind the UK arm of RT – accused of broadcasting Kremlin propaganda – has earned more than £2m from it in just three years, The Independent can reveal.
Russian state-backed news channel RT, formerly known as Russia Today, has had its licence to broadcast in the UK revoked by regulator Ofcom as it faces 29 investigations over its coverage of Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine.
The Independent can disclose that 57-year-old Christopher Wood – who moved to Moscow in the early Nineties – has made millions from a company that has provided RT’s operations in the UK.
Opinion: Targeting India for buying Russian oil smacks of hypocrisy
The US has been lecturing India on its place in history for undermining global efforts to corner Moscow, but New Delhi is simply keeping its self-interest at the fore — much like the West, says Ashutosh Pandey.
When asked about India's plans to buy discounted oil from Russia, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said last week it wouldn't amount to a violation of Western sanctions against Moscow but New Delhi should know that history wouldn't be kind to it for undermining efforts to isolate Moscow with sanctions.
"Think about where you want to stand when history books are written at this moment in time. Support for the Russian leadership is support for an invasion that obviously is having a devastating impact," Psaki said.
Kenya says over 800,000 Covid jabs have expired, blames hesitancy
Kenya announced on Wednesday that nearly 840,000 Covid-19 vaccines received through donations had expired, blaming hesitancy and a short shelf life for jabs going unused.
The doses of AstraZeneca were donated to Kenya through the global Covax vaccine equity initiative, the health ministry said in a statement.
"Any expired dose represents a missed opportunity to save a life," the ministry said.
About 30 percent of the target population in Kenya has been vaccinated against the coronavirus but uptake has slowed considerably in recent weeks as prevalence of the disease has tapered off.
Danish Siddiqui: Family of slain journalist takes Taliban to ICC
Lawyer for Danish Siddiqui’s family says there is sufficient evidence the Indian journalist was tortured and murdered in Taliban attack.
The family of Danish Siddiqui, a Reuters photojournalist who was killed in Afghanistan last year, has filed a complaint with the International Criminal Court (ICC) against the Taliban, lawyer Avi Singh, representing Siddiqui’s family, said.
“… We have just filed before the International Criminal Court a communication addressing the war crimes and crimes against humanity in context to what happened to Danish Siddiqui,” Singh said, adding that “there is sufficient independent evidence that he was tortured, murdered and his body was mutilated”.
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