UN chief calls for global action against rising ‘anti-Muslim bigotry’ | Islamophobia News

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Marking the International Day to Combat Islamophobia, Guterres speaks out against bigotry, xenophobia and discrimination. United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has expressed concern over “a disturbing rise in anti-Muslim bigotry”, calling on governments to protect religious freedom and for online platforms to curb hate speech. Guterres made the remarks on Saturday to mark the International … Read more

US says South African ambassador ‘no longer welcome’ | Donald Trump News

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The Trump administration has frequently sparred with South Africa over the legacy of apartheid and criticism of Israel. The administration of President Donald Trump has declared South African Ambassador Ebrahim Rasool a persona non grata in the United States. In a social media post on Friday, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that Rasool … Read more

More Norwegian ski jumpers have been suspended due to a major cheating scandal : NPR

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Kristoffer Eriksen Sundal of Team Norway is one of the athletes suspended on suspicion of illegal suit manipulation. Lars Baron/Getty Images/Getty Images Europe hide caption toggle caption Lars Baron/Getty Images/Getty Images Europe The ski jumping world remains embroiled in controversy stemming from a cheating scandal that was announced this week, initially involving a few members … Read more

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,115 | Russia-Ukraine war News

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These are the key developments on day 1,115 of Russia’s war on Ukraine. Here is the situation on Saturday, March 15: Fighting Russian President Vladimir Putin called for beleaguered Ukrainian troops in the Russian region of Kursk to “surrender”, saying that “if they lay down their arms and surrender, they will be guaranteed life and … Read more

Zelenskyy wants U.S. to hit Russia with ‘maximum’ sanctions if it refuses ceasefire : NPR

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy speaks during the briefing in Kyiv, Ukraine, Wednesday. Efrem Lukatsky/AP hide caption toggle caption Efrem Lukatsky/AP KYIV, Ukraine — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he hopes the United States will apply “maximum additional sanctions” on Russia if it refuses to accept a 30-day ceasefire and described Russian President Vladimir Putin’s “bravado” … Read more

EPA; ISS astronauts; Russia-Ukraine ceasefire : NPR

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Good morning. You’re reading the Up First newsletter. Subscribe here to get it delivered to your inbox, and listen to the Up First podcast for all the news you need to start your day. Today’s top stories The Environmental Protection Agency announced yesterday plans to target more than two dozen rules and policies. The agency is reconsidering rules that … Read more

US’s Rubio hails Syria deal with Kurds, calls for non-sectarian governance | Donald Trump News

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Top US diplomat endorses agreement to integrate Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces into state institutions. The United States has welcomed Syria’s agreement to integrate the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) into state institutions. Washington’s endorsement comes after the Syrian presidency and the US-backed SDF announced a deal granting the Syrian central government full control of a … Read more

Ukraine accepted a U.S. proposal for a temporary ceasefire. Russia has yet to respond : NPR

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Secretary of State Marco Rubio says Ukraine has accepted a U.S. proposal for a ceasefire with Russia that will take effect if the Kremlin agrees. MARY LOUISE KELLY, HOST: Ukraine has accepted a U.S. proposal for a 30-day ceasefire. Now, this would go into effect immediately if Russia agrees. Here’s U.S. Secretary of State Marco … Read more