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Day 2 of our Top 15 stories to watch in 2023 – state elections

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Ballotpedia · Mar 7, 2023

Maryland prepares for federal ruling that could force abortion pill off the market

BALTIMORE — A decision is due any day from a federal court in Texas that could have sweeping repercussions on abortion access across the country — including in states, like Maryland, where the procedure is protected.

Tribune News Service · Mar 5, 2023

Activists rally in Annapolis to end abortion ahead of protection bill hearings in Maryland General Assembly

ANNAPOLIS, Md. — More than a thousand anti-abortion advocates flooded downtown Annapolis on Monday evening to rally against legislation poised to broaden access to and increase protections for abortion care in Maryland.

Tribune News Service · Feb 28, 2023

U.S. warns U.N. not to be fooled by calls for unconditional truce in Ukraine

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken warned the United Nations Security Council on Friday that it should not be fooled by calls for a temporary or unconditional ceasefire in Ukraine, saying a "just and durable" peace cannot allow Russia to rest and rearm.

Reuters · Feb 24, 2023

UN General Assembly Approves Resolution Calling for Russia to Leave Ukraine

The UN General Assembly approved a nonbinding resolution Thursday that calls for Russia to end hostilities in Ukraine and withdraw its forces. The resolution, drafted by Ukraine in consultation with its allies, passed 141-7, with 32 abstentions. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said the vote was more evidence that not…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 24, 2023

UN General Assembly adopts resolution on need for just, lasting peace in Ukraine; India abstains

UNITED NATIONS: India on Thursday abstained from voting on a UN General Assembly resolution titled "Principles of the Charter of the United Nations underlying a comprehensive, just and lasting peace in Ukraine".

The Times of India · Feb 24, 2023

Protect gas stoves? NC bill would prevent local bans on natural gas hookups

Members of North Carolina’s House of Representatives are again seeking legislation that would prevent counties and municipal governments from banning the use of natural gas or any other form of energy to heat buildings or power appliances.

Tribune News Service · Feb 23, 2023

UN to vote on resolution calling for Russia to leave Ukraine

Ukraine’s supporters urged the U.N. General Assembly to vote for a resolution that calls for Russia to end hostilities and withdraw from its neighbor on the eve of the first anniversary of Moscow’s invasion

The Independent UK · Feb 23, 2023

One year into Ukraine war, China says sending weapons will not bring peace

China told the United Nations on Thursday that one year into the Ukraine war "brutal facts offer an ample proof that sending weapons will not bring peace," just days after the United States and NATO warned Beijing against giving Russia military support.

Reuters · Feb 23, 2023

Watch live as the UN holds two-day special session marking anniversary of Ukraine war

Watch live as the United Nations General Assembly continues its two-day special session marking the anniversary of war in Ukraine.

The Independent UK · Feb 23, 2023