Thucydides’ famous Melian Dialogue came to mind when reading about President Trump’s demand that Ukraine surrender control over its natural resources and accept Russian control of additional territories. As described by Thucydides in the Melian Dialogue (416 BCE), Athens demands the…
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OSCE media freedom envoy condemns Russian attacks on Ukrainian media offices in Kyiv
OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media Jan Braathu condemned the Russian missile attack on Kyiv-based buildings housing the editorial offices of the state-owned enterprise Multimedia Platform for Foreign Broadcasting of Ukraine.
The corresponding statement by…
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Housing instability complicates end-of-life care for aging unhoused populations
Research estimates that one-third or more of the unhoused population in the U.S. is age 50 or older.
Unhoused people of all ages face high rates of chronic and serious illness. They also die at younger ages compared with people who are not unhoused.
Yet, there are few options for…
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Animal tranquilizers found in illegal opioids may suppress the lifesaving medication naloxone − and cause more overdose deaths
The animal tranquilizers xylazine and medetomidine are in approximately one-third of the illegal opioids available in the U.S., including fentanyl, heroin and oxycodone. Animal tranquilizers enhance the user’s euphoric high from opioids, particularly in those who have developed a
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Alcohol causes cancer, and less than 1 drink can increase your risk − a cancer biologist explains how
Alcohol, whether consumed regularly or only on special occasions, takes a toll on your body. From your brain and heart, to your lungs and muscles, to your gastrointestinal and immune systems, alcohol has broad harmful effects on your health – including causing cancer.
Alcohol is the
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EU reports surge in human trafficking as female victims outnumber male
Around 10,793 victims of human trafficking were registered in the EU in 2023, an increase of 6.9% compared with the previous year, according to the latest Eurostat figures.
So far, this is the highest recorded value between 2008 and 2023.
In 2023, there were 24 registered victims…
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EU endorses US-initiated peace talks while not trusting Putin
The European Union supports the U.S.-initiated talks on a ceasefire in Ukraine, while being convinced that any such talks should strengthen Kyiv’s position, as Putin demonstrates complete disregard for international efforts to achieve peace.
This was stated by…
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Ukraine’s cement industry poised to meet all reconstruction demands – CBR study
Ukrainian cement and concrete producers are capable of ramping up production to meet reconstruction demands under any scenario, according to the results of a survey conducted by CBR last year among cement producers and…
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Ukraine repels two Russian armored assaults in Kupiansk axis
In the Kupiansk direction, Ukraine’s Defense Forces destroyed two Russian tanks, hit two armored infantry vehicles, and prevented the enemy from breaking through Ukrainian defense lines.
The Achilles 429th Separate Regiment of Unmanned Systems reported this on…
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New Mental Health Center opened in Lviv – Sadovy
On Monday, April 7, a new Mental Health Center opened on the territory of the St. Luke’s Hospital in Lviv, Lviv Mayor Andriy Sadovy reported.
“Last year, there was a wilderness here, and now there is a new, barrier-free,…
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