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MH17 victim families sue Putin, Russia in European rights court
Families of victims of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17, shot down over Ukraine in 2014, are suing President Vladimir Putin and Russia for Aus$10 million each in the European Court of Human Rights, The Sydney Morning Herald reports today.
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Nearly 8,000 killed in Ukraine conflict: UN
Nearly 8,000 people -- including civilians, soldiers and militia members are killed since the outbreak of the conflict in Ukraine, the United Nations human rights office (OHCHR) says.
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Protect medics in war zones: WHO
The World Health Organization is calling for "intensified action" to protect health workers treating people in crisis and conflict zone.
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Displaced people hits record 60m: UN
The number of people displaced by war, conflict and persecution reached a record level of nearly 60 million across the world in 2014, says a UN report.
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Russia 'ramping up Ukraine presence'
The US accuses Russia of deploying more air defence systems in eastern Ukraine in breach of ceasefire deal
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Nemtsov Ukraine report 'to be released in April'
A report on Russia's role in Ukraine conflict - compiled by murdered Nemtsov - will be released in April