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Senator Tim Scott launches bid for 2024 Republican presidential nomination

Black conservative from South Carolina, a stalwart abortion foe and gun rights advocate, is latest to take on Donald Trump

The Guardian - US · May 22, 2023

Israeli Cabinet Boosts Funds For Kotel Infrastructure

The proposal by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to boost by roughly 60 million shekels was agreed by the Israeli Cabinet

Zenger · May 22, 2023

UN envoy to Sudan warns of 'ethnicisation' of conflict, impact on region

The United Nations envoy to Sudan warned on Monday of the growing "ethnicisation" of the military conflict that broke out in Sudan last month and the potential impact on neighbouring states.

Reuters · May 22, 2023

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'Crowbar wielding' attacker smashes up Turkevi Center in New York United Nations building

A man repeatedly smashed several windows of the Turkish diplomatic centre near the UN in New York City using a suspected crowbar before fleeing following the brazen act of vandalism

Daily Mirror · May 22, 2023

Analysis-After two mass shootings, can Serbia rid itself of guns?

After Serbia was rocked by two mass shootings in two days earlier in May, Branko, 54, surrendered his unlicensed arms under a government amnesty: four assault rifles, nine handguns, eight grenades and many boxes of ammunition.

Reuters · May 22, 2023

UN Partially Absolves Exiled Catalan Leader From Spanish Prosecution

But Spain's refusal to allow the pro-independence leader to vy for the presidency of Catalonia has been vindicated

Zenger · May 22, 2023

Two million people dead from extreme weather since 1970, major report finds

Research by the World Meteorological Organisation found economic damages from events like floods, storms and wildfires totalled £3.5trillion since 1970.

Daily Record · May 22, 2023

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China and Saudi Arabia boycott G20 meeting held by India in Kashmir

Indian presidency of group becomes mired in controversy as tourism session hosted in disputed territory

The Guardian - UK · May 22, 2023

With Haiti in chaos, Canada buries its head in the sand

“Things are now at a breaking point. This crisis will not pass.”

The Conversation · May 22, 2023

Fears after Ukraine nuclear plant left without power after Russian shelling

‘This situation cannot continue,’ UN nuclear watchdog warns

The Independent UK · May 22, 2023

UN agency: 2M killed, $4.3 trillion in damages from extreme weather over past half-century

The U.N. weather agency reported Monday that nearly 12,000 extreme weather, climate and water-related events over much of the past half-century around the globe have killed more than 2 million people and caused economic damage of $4.3 trillion

The Independent UK · May 22, 2023

Climate change causes 2m deaths in 50 years; poor suffer most: UN

More than 90 percent of deaths caused by disasters worldwide happen in developing countries, UN report finds.

Al Jazeera · May 22, 2023

"Sometimes I feel like I’m stretched far too thin" says conflict photographer

Winner of the SWPA documentary category Hugh Kinsella Cunningham reflects on documenting the chaos in Congo

Digital Camera World · May 22, 2023

Deadly Storm Compounds Need for Aid in Myanmar

Residents at a camp for Internally Displaced Persons said cyclone Mocha had made hundreds of Rohingya refugees “disappear.”

The News Lens · May 22, 2023

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The Independent UK · May 22, 2023

UN watchdog: Ukrainian nuclear plant loses power supply again, is 'extremely vulnerable'

The head of the U.N. nuclear watchdog says Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant has switched to emergency diesel generators after losing its external power supply for the seventh time since Russia’s full-scale invasion

Reuters · May 22, 2023

Don't delay reforms to prepare for next pandemic -WHO chief

The head of the World Health Organization urged countries on Monday to carry out reforms needed to prepare for the next pandemic, hailing their "historic" decision to accept a major budget hike at the U.N. agency's annual assembly.

Al Jazeera · May 22, 2023

India hosts G20 tourism meet in Kashmir under heavy security

It is the first diplomatic event since 2019 when New Delhi revoked region’s limited autonomy and took direct control.

The Independent UK · May 22, 2023

G20 officials arrive in disputed Kashmir as India largely puts region's intense security out of view

Delegates from the Group of 20 nations have arrived in Indian-controlled Kashmir to participate in a tourism meeting condemned by China and Pakistan

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Radio France Internationale · May 22, 2023

UN biodiversity day turns 30, but is the world doing enough?

The International Day for Biodiversity was created in 1993 to shine a light on issues affecting nature. Three decades later, protecting ecosystems has become more urgent than ever. The EU is one region rolling out ambitious policies, but the clock is ticking.

ABC News · May 22, 2023

Fighting continues as Sudan ceasefire deal raises hopes for relief in Khartoum

Air strikes and clashes between Sudan's warring factions could be heard in the capital Khartoum on Sunday with a Saudi Arabia and US-brokered ceasefire due to come into effect on Monday evening.

The Guardian - UK · May 22, 2023

Zelenskiy uses G7 summit to reach beyond the west for support

Ukraine’s leader knows he needs to win over nonaligned countries such as Brazil and India to increase the pressure on Russia

The Hindu · May 22, 2023

Data | Apathy of family and high costs hinder maternal healthcare

In 28% of the cases, either the husband or the family deemed antenatal care visits unnecessary for the pregnant woman

Bangkok Post · May 22, 2023

Bangkok Pride parade on June 4

A Pride parade is planned for June 4 in Bangkok under the theme of "Door to Equal Asia" as Thailand aims to host World Pride 2028.

The Guardian - UK · May 21, 2023

Ithaka: The Fight to Free Assange review – there’s no better show about the WikiLeaks founder’s battle

Does this documentary about Julian Assange’s struggle for freedom lack subtlety? Yes. But – for deeply troubling reasons made clear by this programme – it’s the best we have

The Hindu · May 21, 2023

Strict action to curb unhealthy trends in school sports: Sivankutty

Strict action will be taken to curb unhealthy trends in the sports sector in schools, Minister for General Education V. Sivankutty has said.

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