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We Could Have Been Friends, My Father and I by Raja Shehadeh review – truth and memory in Palestine

A human rights lawyer charts the history of his country through his late father’s papers

The Guardian - UK · Aug 6, 2022

Hiroshima Prays for Peace, Fears New Arms Race on Atomic Bombing Anniversary

Bells tolled in Hiroshima on Saturday as the city marked the 77th anniversary of the world's first atomic bombing, with officials including the United Nations Secretary General warning of a new arms race following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Russia invaded Ukraine on Feb. 24, and, shortly after, Russian President Vladimir…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 6, 2022

Europeans Urge Iran ‘Not to Make Unrealistic Demands’ in Nuclear Talks

Britain, France and Germany urged Iran on Friday "not to make unrealistic demands" in the talks to salvage a 2015 deal aimed at reining in Tehran's nuclear ambitions. Officials from world powers and Iran were meeting in the Austrian capital for the first time since March, when negotiations -- which…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 6, 2022

Hiroshima vows nuke ban at 77th memorial amid Russia threat

Hiroshima is remembering the 77th anniversary of the atomic bombing as officials including the United Nations chief warn against nuclear weapons buildup and the world fears another attack amid Russia’s war on Ukraine

The Independent UK · Aug 6, 2022

Hiroshima prays for peace, fears new arms race on atomic bombing anniversary

Bells tolled in Hiroshima on Saturday as the city marked the 77th anniversary of the world's first atomic bombing, with officials including the United Nations secretary general warning of a new arms race following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Reuters · Aug 6, 2022

Women and children in Somalia undertake dangerous journeys to escape drought and conflict

Thirst and hunger are driving people to make perilous journeys on foot to reach safety, the World Food Programme’s Kirsty McFadden reports

The Independent UK · Aug 5, 2022

Historic peace deal signed with separatists in Senegal's Casamance region

After three years of talks, a peace deal has been signed between separatists and the central government in Senegal's southern Casamance region. It's hoped the agreement could bring an end to one of the longest-running conflicts on the continent, in which thousands of people have been killed and displaced since…

France 24 · Aug 5, 2022

U.S.-China diplomatic breakdown clouds outlook for global climate progress

China's decision to halt bilateral talks on climate change with the United States has cast a cloud of doubt over whether the world can rally enough ambition to address global warming in time to avert its worst impacts.

Reuters · Aug 5, 2022

Putin, Erdogan Agree to Boost Cooperation, Some Rouble Payments for Gas

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan agreed on Friday to boost cooperation in the transport, agriculture, finance and construction industries, they said in a joint statement after a four-hour meeting. Turkey mediated a deal signed by Ukraine, Russia and the United Nations in Istanbul last month under…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 5, 2022

U.N. report links Malian, 'white-skinned' troops to civilian deaths

Malian government troops and "white-skinned soldiers" detained 33 civilians in central Mali in March who were later found shot dead and their bodies burned, sanctions monitors told the U.N. Security Security Council in a report seen by Reuters on Friday.

Reuters · Aug 5, 2022