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Russia and Ukraine express interest in peace talks but only on their own terms

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Smoke billows after Russian attacks in the outskirts of Bakhmut, Ukraine, Dec. 27, 2022.

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Over the last 24 hours, both Russian and Ukrainian officials have expressed interest in peace talks. But only on their own terms. Meanwhile, the fighting on the ground in Ukraine continues. Also, in Afghanistan, the Taliban is continuing to strip back more rights for women. Now, they can no longer work with nongovernmental organizations there. And what did Tyrannosaurus rex actually sound like? Hint: It’s not like in the movies.

In This Episode

Calls for peace talks from Russia and Ukraine not seen as good-faith requests 
Taliban bans women from NGOs
Tyrannosaurus rex didn’t roar 
Over 100 Rohingya lost at sea land in Indonesia 
A peace deal in the works in Tigray
Shell oil agrees to pay $16 million to Nigerian communities affected by oil spills 
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