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Ukrainian-Russian conflict: Ukraine denounces Europe's new “wall” after 3 weeks of Russian invasion

Honduras USA: Honduran judge approves delivery of former President Hernandez to the United States for drug trafficking

— Russian-Russian conflict in Ukraine

Kiev:

Ukraine denounces Europe's new “wall” after 3 weeks of Russian invasion

Ukrainian President Volodymir Zelensky accused Russia of building a new “wall” in Europe “between freedom and slavery” after Russia accused Moscow on Thursday of bombing theaters where civilians were refugees and the word “children” that could be seen from the air was written.

Danny Kemp and Dmitro Gorshkov

(Ukrainian conflict Russian-American sanctions, central note, 1,100 words - already sent)

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Jin:

UN wants to protect Ukrainian refugees from traffickers

Millions of refugees who have escaped the war in Ukraine become potential prey for traffickers of all kinds, so the UN wants to resolve it quickly to protect women, children and the most vulnerable groups.

By Nina Larsen

(UN Ukraine conflict Russian migrant refugee riot, interview, 500 words - already aired)

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Praga:

Central Europe, which has been closed for a long time, has opened its doors to Ukrainian refugees.

They were criticized for closing their doors to immigrants and refugees from the Middle East and Africa in 2015, and seven years later, the countries of Central Europe are accepting an unprecedented number of people who escaped the war in Ukraine.

Jan Flemer

(Czech Ukraine dispute Russia EU Hungary Slovakia Poland migration, focus, 750 words - 12H30 GMT)

Lviv, Ukraine:

Ukrainian women who prefer to return to their country

After escaping the bomb, Ukrainian women returned to their country after several days of pilgrimage, despite the devastation caused by the war with Russia.

(Dispute Russia in Ukraine, features, 600 words - 13H00 Greenwich Mean Time)

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Winnipeg, Canada:

Canadians leave their lives behind to help Ukraine resist

This Wednesday, Vartan Davtian bought a ticket to Ukraine to defend the country where he grew up leaving work and a safe and quiet life in Canada.

By Genevieve Norman

(Canada Conflict Aid War Ukraine Russia, Focus, 600 words - 12H00 GMT)

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Moscow:

Moscow Stock Exchange from heaven to hell with Russian money

The Moscow Stock Exchange closed 2021 in a style rich in money and investors, but an unprecedented conflict and closure caused many Russians to be in trouble due to attacks in Ukraine.

(Ukraine Russia conflict value market sanctions, focus, 600 words - already aired)

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Paris:

Violin, Ukrainian musician's “weapon of resistance”

In a refuge in Kharkiv, the second city of Ukraine, Vera Litovshenko made a sensation on social media by posting a video in which he plays the violin for his compatriots for the whole world, “making you forget about the war even for a few minutes.”

By Lana Mussaoui

(Russian cultural music in conflict in Ukraine, focus, 600 words - 12H30 Greenwich Mean Time)

Kiev:

Stakovsky to Kalashnikov to defend Kiev after defeating Federer

In 2013, he had a big surprise when he defeated the great Roger Federer at Wimbledon. Today, Ukrainian tennis player Sergiy Stakhovsky patrols military uniforms and Kalashnikov around Kiev, who said he would protect “to the end” against the Russian army.

By Emmanuel Duparque

(Tennis UKR Russian-Ukraine dispute interview, 700 words — 12H30 Greenwich Mean Time)

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— Honduras USA

Tegucigalpa:

Honduran judge approves delivery of former President Hernandez to the United States for drug trafficking

Judge Tegucigalpa on Wednesday approved extradition to the United States of former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez (2014-2022) and demanded that they be charged with drug trafficking, illegal use of weapons and transportation of about 500 tons of cocaine.

(Honduras, USA, Justice, Drug Trafficking Politics, Central Notes, 900 words - already sent)

Tegucigalpa:

“JOH” to be able to extradition from Honduras for drug trafficking in US allies

He presented himself as the executioner of the drug cartel Kingpin in Honduras, but eventually got into the same sack.Judge Te Gucigalpa approved extradition to the United States to face drug trafficking charges by former President Juan Orlando Hernandez.

(Honduras United States Drug Trafficking Justice, Semblance, 800 words - already sent)

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— USA

Buenos Aires:

Argentina prepares to ratify new program for $45 billion with IMF

The Argentine Senate will hold a final discussion on Thursday to approve a new agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for $45 billion, which will try to stop the ghost of default and curb runaway inflation of more than 50% per year.

(Government of the Argentine Debt Congress, Central Note, 500 words - 11H30 GMT)

— Europe

Oudingen, France:

Marine watchmen monitor immigrants between France and the United Kingdom

“What is your position? How many children are on board? Hello? Hello? Teacher?”. At the rescue center in the north of France, operators respond to requests from immigrants who are in trouble trying to reach the British coast, like thousands in 2021.

By Joey Leroy

(France GB migrant transport maritime emergency, report, 600 words - 11H30 GMT)

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Dublin:

St. Patrick's Day returns to Ireland after two years of pandemic

This year, due to the war, hundreds of thousands of people dressed in Ukrainian colors, as well as Ireland, participated in the traditional St. Patrick's parade on Thursday. This parade returns after two editions canceled due to the pandemic symbolize the rebirth of the country.

Writer: Heard

(Irish Virus Health Pandemic Epidemic Festival Tradition, Featured, 700 Words - Already aired)

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— Asia

Soma, Japan:

Strong earthquake in Japan killed, injured 160 people and material damage

A strong 7.4 earthquake in eastern Japan killed at least one person and injured more than 160 people, according to a downward revision of the official balance on Thursday.

By Harumi Ozawa, Charlie Tribalo

(Japan earthquake tsunami transport nuclear power, central note, 550 words - already transmitted)

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East Timor votes to end political blockade

East Timor is preparing to vote in the presidential election this Saturday to end the political and economic paralysis that has been going on for many years in this former Portuguese colony.

Jebonia Vieira, with Lucy Godo in Jakarta

(Political elections in Timor, presentations, 500 words - 13H00 GMT)

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Tokyo:

Uprising against Japanese school regulations

Every school institution has its own code in Japan, but the strict regulations of some schools that impose everything from head to toe are subject to criticism and lawsuits.

Kyoko Hasegawa

(Japan Social Education School Children, Focus, 600 words - 12H30 Greenwich Mean Time) aired)

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— Middle East

Port of Aden reflects the scars of Yemen's prolonged war

Houses with bullet holes, buildings turned into rubble and are portraits of numerous “martyrs”. After seven years of civil war in Yemen, the provisional capital of Aden shows a wound of conflict that shows no signs of an ending.

Port Shata Yaisi

(Yemen Aden economic aid famine conflict revolt inflationary army, focus, 800 words - already aired)

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— Society

Mussels, Chile:

Scientists discover new organisms descending up to 8,000 meters off the coast of Chile for the first time.

They descended to a depth of 8,000 meters off the coast of Chile, where humans did not do so, and found in the so-called “Atacama Trench” in northern Chile a strange microscopic organism that scientists today have more doubts than the answer.

(Chilean Oceanography Marine Science, Focus, 550 words - 12H30)

Board the Terra I Luna on the Mediterranean Sea:

In the Mediterranean Sea, dolphins and birds have to live with wind farms.

Dolphins swim and jump, and hundreds of cranes fly over the blue water as the sailboat “Thera i Luna” sails to meet wild animals that will coexist with dozens of wind farms in the Mediterranean in the future.

(France Environmental Fishing Electric Preservation Sea, Featured, 700 words - already aired)

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Taranto, Italy:

Italy bets on the first offshore wind farm in the Mediterranean

The first wind turbines in the Mediterranean began to appear off the coast of Italy, a symbol of hope for Europe in the face of a severe energy crisis, aggravated by the war in Ukraine.

Manufacturer of Ella IDE

(Italy Energy Environment EU, Report, 600 words - 15H00 GMT)

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Accept:

Colorful headdress culture in Afghanistan

Afghanistan, located at the crossroads of Central and South Asia, has been a meeting point for cultures and peoples for centuries, as evidenced by the impressive variety of headdresses worn by its inhabitants.

Port Weiss Kohar

(Afghan cultural leisure, photo story, 350 words - already transmitted)

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