CNN  —  Pro-Russian rebels in a separatist sliver of Moldova have asked President Vladimir Putin to protect their region from what they claim are threats from Moldova’s government. Transnistria, which illegally split from Moldova as the Soviet Union crumbled, has remained firmly within the Kremlin’s orbit while Moldova, which borders Ukraine, is bidding to join the European Union. In a special congress on Wednesday, politicians in Transnistria asked Moscow to guard it from “increasing pressure from Moldova,”...…CNN  —  Pro-Russian rebels in a separatist sliver of Moldova have asked President Vladimir Putin to protect their region from what they claim are threats from Moldova’s government. Transnistria, which illegally split from Moldova as the Soviet Union crumbled, has remained firmly within the Kremlin’s orbit while Moldova, which borders Ukraine, is bidding to join the European Union. In a special congress on Wednesday, politicians in Transnistria asked Moscow to guard it from “increasing pressure from Moldova,”...WW…

Apresentação Ao vivo data-youtube-width="100%" data-youtube-height="100%" data-youtube-ui="header-aovivo" data-youtube-play="0" data-youtube-mute="0" data-youtube-id="sS2VyZB3HOw" Switch A seguir Exércitos do Ocidente estão ficando sem munições para dar à Ucrânia, alertaram na terça-feira (3) autoridades britânicas e da Otan, enquanto pedem que nações da aliança militar aumentem a produção para “manter a Ucrânia na luta contra os invasores russos”.A notícia de uma possível escassez de munições surge após o dinheiro para comprar armas para a Ucrânia não ter sido incluído num projeto de lei...…Apresentação Ao vivo data-youtube-width="100%" data-youtube-height="100%" data-youtube-ui="header-aovivo" data-youtube-play="0" data-youtube-mute="0" data-youtube-id="sS2VyZB3HOw" Switch A seguir Exércitos do Ocidente estão ficando sem munições para dar à Ucrânia, alertaram na terça-feira (3) autoridades britânicas e da Otan, enquanto pedem que nações da aliança militar aumentem a produção para “manter a Ucrânia na luta contra os invasores russos”.A notícia de uma possível escassez de munições surge após o dinheiro para comprar armas para a Ucrânia não ter sido incluído num projeto de lei...WW…

By , , and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — China revealed a blueprint on Saturday night for a controversial new national security law, which critics say threatens political and civil freedoms in Hong Kong and broadens Beijing’s direct control over the semi-autonomous city.Under the sweeping draft legislation, Beijing would be able to override Hong Kong’s prized independent legal system and mainland officials will establish a national security office in Hong Kong, further eroding the city’s autonomy.The draft, which is being reviewed by China’s top legislature,...…By , , and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — China revealed a blueprint on Saturday night for a controversial new national security law, which critics say threatens political and civil freedoms in Hong Kong and broadens Beijing’s direct control over the semi-autonomous city.Under the sweeping draft legislation, Beijing would be able to override Hong Kong’s prized independent legal system and mainland officials will establish a national security office in Hong Kong, further eroding the city’s autonomy.The draft, which is being reviewed by China’s top legislature,...WW…

By and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — The killing of at least 114 civilians Saturday in Myanmar, according to a tally by the independent Myanmar Now news outlet, has led to calls for the international community to take action against the Myanmar .United Nations Special Rapporteur for human rights in Myanmar Tom Andrews said in a statement that “words are not enough” to protect people’s lives.“Words of condemnation or concern are frankly ringing hollow to the people of Myanmar while the military junta commits mass murder against them,” he said. “The people of Myanmar need the...…By and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — The killing of at least 114 civilians Saturday in Myanmar, according to a tally by the independent Myanmar Now news outlet, has led to calls for the international community to take action against the Myanmar .United Nations Special Rapporteur for human rights in Myanmar Tom Andrews said in a statement that “words are not enough” to protect people’s lives.“Words of condemnation or concern are frankly ringing hollow to the people of Myanmar while the military junta commits mass murder against them,” he said. “The people of Myanmar need the...WW…

(CNN)The on the Caribbean island of St. Vincent erupted for a second time Friday, according to the country's National Emergency Management Organization, NEMO.The second explosive eruption was smaller than the first one, which occurred earlier on Friday, according to ."Another explosion observed. The vertical ash column estimated to have gone approximately 4 kilometers (2.5 miles) into the atmosphere. We continue to monitor and update," the UWI Seismic Research Centre, which is working with local authorities, said on its official Facebook page. Dora James, director-general of St. Vincent and...…(CNN)The on the Caribbean island of St. Vincent erupted for a second time Friday, according to the country's National Emergency Management Organization, NEMO.The second explosive eruption was smaller than the first one, which occurred earlier on Friday, according to ."Another explosion observed. The vertical ash column estimated to have gone approximately 4 kilometers (2.5 miles) into the atmosphere. We continue to monitor and update," the UWI Seismic Research Centre, which is working with local authorities, said on its official Facebook page. Dora James, director-general of St. Vincent and...WW…

(CNN)Human rights officials are calling on the international community to do more to stop the bloodshed in Myanmar after more than 100 civilians were reportedly killed by the Myanmar that overthrew the country's elected government. UN Special Rapporteur for human rights in Myanmar Tom Andrews said it is time for "robust, coordinated action," as "words are not enough" to protect people's lives. "Words of condemnation or concern are frankly ringing hollow to the people of Myanmar while the military junta commits mass murder against them," he said. "The people of Myanmar need the world's...…(CNN)Human rights officials are calling on the international community to do more to stop the bloodshed in Myanmar after more than 100 civilians were reportedly killed by the Myanmar that overthrew the country's elected government. UN Special Rapporteur for human rights in Myanmar Tom Andrews said it is time for "robust, coordinated action," as "words are not enough" to protect people's lives. "Words of condemnation or concern are frankly ringing hollow to the people of Myanmar while the military junta commits mass murder against them," he said. "The people of Myanmar need the world's...WW…

By and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — The killing of at least 114 civilians Saturday in Myanmar, according to a tally by the independent Myanmar Now news outlet, has led to calls for the international community to take action against the Myanmar .United Nations Special Rapporteur for human rights in Myanmar Tom Andrews said in a statement that “words are not enough” to protect people’s lives.“Words of condemnation or concern are frankly ringing hollow to the people of Myanmar while the military junta commits mass murder against them,” he said. “The people of Myanmar need the...…By and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — The killing of at least 114 civilians Saturday in Myanmar, according to a tally by the independent Myanmar Now news outlet, has led to calls for the international community to take action against the Myanmar .United Nations Special Rapporteur for human rights in Myanmar Tom Andrews said in a statement that “words are not enough” to protect people’s lives.“Words of condemnation or concern are frankly ringing hollow to the people of Myanmar while the military junta commits mass murder against them,” he said. “The people of Myanmar need the...WW…

By and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — More than have been killed in Brazil by the pandemic in the past month, but Brazilian President says there’s a “war” against him personally.In the coastal city of Rio de Janeiro, intensive care units are 95% full. Fifteen other state capitals are similarly verging on collapse, with ICU occupancy over 90% – a deluge of hospitalizations that has accompanied a sharp rise in Covid-19 cases in the country.While are beginning to plateau or decline in many countries, Just on Wednesday the country saw its largest daily jump in cases since the start of...…By and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — More than have been killed in Brazil by the pandemic in the past month, but Brazilian President says there’s a “war” against him personally.In the coastal city of Rio de Janeiro, intensive care units are 95% full. Fifteen other state capitals are similarly verging on collapse, with ICU occupancy over 90% – a deluge of hospitalizations that has accompanied a sharp rise in Covid-19 cases in the country.While are beginning to plateau or decline in many countries, Just on Wednesday the country saw its largest daily jump in cases since the start of...WW…

Mogadishu, Somalia (CNN)Somalia security forces are fighting armed gunmen to end a siege at a hotel in the east African country's capital Mogadishu on Sunday that has claimed the life of the country's former defense minister, according to police.Police told CNN the country's former defense minister, Mohamed Nur Galal, is confirmed dead in the attack. Officials did not provide further details and did not confirm whether there were more casualties in the ongoing battle.Somali Prime Minister Mohamed Hussein Roble sent condolences following Galal's death."My heartfelt condolences to the...…Mogadishu, Somalia (CNN)Somalia security forces are fighting armed gunmen to end a siege at a hotel in the east African country's capital Mogadishu on Sunday that has claimed the life of the country's former defense minister, according to police.Police told CNN the country's former defense minister, Mohamed Nur Galal, is confirmed dead in the attack. Officials did not provide further details and did not confirm whether there were more casualties in the ongoing battle.Somali Prime Minister Mohamed Hussein Roble sent condolences following Galal's death."My heartfelt condolences to the...WW…

(CNN)A Singapore-flagged oil tanker was hit by "an external source" while discharging at the port of Jeddah in Saudi Arabia Monday, owner and operator Hafnia said in a statement. The incident, which occurred at approximately 00:40 local time, caused "an explosion and subsequent fire onboard," the company said, as well as hull damage. It remains unclear at this time what the "external source" was. "The Master immediately ceased all discharge operations and enacted emergency procedures onboard," the statement added. The crew has extinguished the fire with assistance from the shore fire...…(CNN)A Singapore-flagged oil tanker was hit by "an external source" while discharging at the port of Jeddah in Saudi Arabia Monday, owner and operator Hafnia said in a statement. The incident, which occurred at approximately 00:40 local time, caused "an explosion and subsequent fire onboard," the company said, as well as hull damage. It remains unclear at this time what the "external source" was. "The Master immediately ceased all discharge operations and enacted emergency procedures onboard," the statement added. The crew has extinguished the fire with assistance from the shore fire...WW…