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TOKYO (Reuters) – Several dozen Japanese men have answered a Ukrainian call for foreign volunteers to fight Russia’s invasion, according to a media report on Wednesday. © Reuters/VIACHESLAV RATYNSKYI Civilians train to throw Molotov cocktails in ZhytomyrUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy called on Sunday for the formation of an “international legion,” prompting dozens from the United States and Canada to volunteer. As of Tuesday, 70 Japanese men – including 50 former members of Japan’s Self-Defense Forces and two veterans of the French Foreign Legion – had applied to be volunteers, the Mainichi Shimbun daily said, quoting a Tokyo company handling the volunteers.…

Kanye West has fired his divorce lawyer. The ‘Stronger’ hitmaker will no longer be represented by Chris Melcher after parting ways with the attorney just days before a hearing is due to take place on Wednesday (02.03.22) in connection with his estranged wife Kim Kardashian’s request to be declared legally single.© Bang Showbiz Kanye West has fired his divorce lawyerAccording to TMZ, the relationship with Kanye and Chris had become “extremely difficult”, with little communication between them and it seems the 44-year-old rapper may have been a difficult client to work with because at times, he had said he wanted to…

MANSEHRA: Election Commission of Pakistan has served notices on the heads of various public sector departments over various kinds of violations of local government election rules. The ECP’s District Monitoring Officer Hayatullah Jan issued the notices to Peshawar Electric Supply Company’s XEN and sub-divisional officer, district health officer and zonal assistant director Nadra of Mansehra district separately and asked them to appear before him personally or through attorney to clarify their position on breach of rules\code within three days. © 2021 Anadolu Agency Security personnel stand guard outside the Election Commission of Pakistan in Islamabad, Pakistan on January 19, 2021. (Photo…

The Prince of Wales has paid tribute to the ‘extraordinary bravery and fortitude’ of the Ukrainian people in the face of ‘such truly terrible aggression’. On a visit to the Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral in central London the future king accepted home-made cards from children – including one which read ‘Stop Putin’ – and told distraught members of its congregation that he could not believe what he was seeing ‘in this day and age’. Accompanied by his wife, the Duchess of Cornwall, and representatives from five charities of which he is patron, who he has brought together to help co-ordinate the…

By Alasdair Pal and Sanjeev Miglani © Reuters/ANUSHREE FADNAVIS FILE PHOTO: Protest against Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, in New Delhi NEW DELHI (Reuters) – India’s opposition on Wednesday stepped up pressure on the government to condemn the Russian invasion of Ukraine, a day after an Indian student died during shelling in the eastern city of Kharkiv. India is yet to criticise long standing arms supplier Russia publicly, instead urging both sides to cease hostilities, causing frustration among its other allies including the United States. Thousands of Indian students remain trapped in Ukraine, leading to calls for the government to step up…

(Bloomberg) — Roman Abramovich is selling his London properties, according to British MP Chris Bryant, and a Swiss billionaire said he’s been approached about buying Chelsea Football Club. © Photographer: IAN KINGTON/AFP Chelsea’s Russian owner Roman Abramovich“He’s terrified of being sanctioned, which is why he’s already going to sell his home tomorrow and sell another flat as well,” Bryant, a member of Britain’s opposition Labour Party, said in Parliament in London. Hansjoerg Wyss, the Swiss businessman, said he received an offer to buy Chelsea on Tuesday, along with three other potential buyers. He told Swiss newspaper Blick that he’s waiting a…

The International Criminal Court’s chief prosecutor said Wednesday an active probe into possible war crimes in Ukraine “will immediately proceed” after his office received the backing of 39 countries. The countries include all EU member states, as well as Australia, Britain, Canada, New Zealand, Switzerland and several Latin American countries. © Sergey BOBOK Russian forces have shelled Ukraine’s second-biggest city, Kharkiv”I have notified the ICC Presidency a few moments ago of my decision to immediately proceed with active investigations in the Situation” in Ukraine, Karim Khan wrote in a statement. “Our work in the collection of evidence has now commenced,” he…

|Russian forces have seized control of a key port city in southern Ukraine, the city’s mayor says. Kherson is the first major city to be taken by Russia, after heavy fighting, since it invaded a week ago.© Reuters Russian tanks and military vehicles were seen on the streets of KhersonIts mayor, Igor Kolykhaev, said Russian troops had forced their way into the city council building and imposed a curfew on residents. Several cities have come under intense shelling in one of the most destructive days of the invasion so far. An investigation into possible war crimes and crimes against humanity…

Paul Sande Emolot was Wednesday (March 2) installed as the interim Emorimor, 11 days after the burial of Teso cultural leader Augustine Osuban Lemukol. Paul Sande Emolot, Interim Teso Emorimor/Courtesy Photo. The cultural speaker, John Francis Okuma, called for a council sitting, where Emolot (the chairperson) would be installed as Papa Osuban’s successor on interim basis Emolot will hold the position for six months, after which the election of the substantive Emorimor will be conducted. “I am happy for the trust that the council has bestowed on me to caretake as interim Emorimor,” said Emolot after his installation that was punctuated…

‘How UGX 28.8Bn Disappeared In Thin Air At Mulago Hospital’-State House Anti-Corruption Unit Exposes ‘Rotten Eggs’ After Arresting ED Dr. Byaruhanga Baterana. Mulago Hospital ED Dr. Byaruhanga Baterana By Uganda Online Media Kampala: The State House ant corruption (Health Monitoring Unit ) has spoken on the ongoing investigations into Mulago National Referral Hospital officials, led by Executive Director Dr. Byarugaba Baterana. Baterana was arrested along with other five senior officials from Mulago hospital on Monday this week by the State House Unit, which was established by President Museveni to investigate corruption in the Health Sector. Following the shocking news of the arrest…