No real intent in Moscow to engage in peace talks, says von der Leyen
The European Commission chief said the EU would stand with Ukraine and support it “in every way”.
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Read MoreIsrael confirms Hamas and PIJ returned body of Gaza hostage Dror Or
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Italy now recognizes the crime of femicide and punishes it with life in prison
Italy’s parliament on Tuesday approved a law that punishes femicide with life in prison. The vote coincided with the international
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