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Malcolm Abbott's domestic violence past shows 'urgent action' required to support First Nations

An anti-domestic violence campaigner says her community feels "enraged" and "shattered" over the death of R Rubunjta, following revelations her murderer had killed another woman and assaulted several others.

ABC News · May 14, 2022

Israeli police investigate officers' use of force at a veteran journalist's funeral

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken as well as the European Union and the United Nations secretary-general condemned Israeli police conduct in Jerusalem over the funeral for Abu Akleh.

WEKU · May 14, 2022

We're the Land of Song - and yet we don't have our own spot in Eurovision | Carolyn Hitt

Couldn’t we bung the home nations in separately to demonstrate not just our musical but our linguistic diversity?

Wales Online · May 14, 2022

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Israel announces probe after police attack on Abu Akleh’s funeral

Palestinians reject Israeli role in the investigation as Israel announces probe into attack on the funeral of Abu Akleh.

Al Jazeera · May 14, 2022

Republicans meet Zelenskyy as senior Ukrainian official warns of ‘extremely difficult weeks’ ahead

LVIV, Ukraine — As fighting continued to rage in Ukraine on Saturday, with Kyiv making gains in a northeast offensive and Russia mounting a push amid fierce defenses in villages of the eastern Donbas region, senior Ukrainian officials predicted a “new, long-term phase” of fighting to last through much of…

Los Angeles Times · May 14, 2022

The U.S. pledged billions to fight climate change. Then came the Ukraine war

The U.S. promised to slash its emissions and send tens of billions of dollars to low-lying and less well-off nations. The war in Ukraine is delaying that even as the toll from climate change rises.

WEKU · May 14, 2022

Nicola Sturgeon condemns 'disgraceful' Israeli police at murdered journalist's funeral

NICOLA Sturgeon has condemned the “disgraceful” actions of Israeli police who beat pallbearers at the funeral of a journalist murdered by…

The National (Scotland) · May 14, 2022

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Reports: 2,000 Wagner Mercenaries Remain in Libya

At least 1,500 to 2,000 Wagner Group mercenaries are still in Libya after dozens were transferred to fight in Ukraine, multiple sources told Italy's Nova news agency. A UN team of experts reported that about 2,000 fighters remained in Libya with Pantsir S-1 anti-aircraft defense systems, MiG-29 fighters, and Su-24…

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 14, 2022

UN Envoy Overcomes the Obstacle of Houthi Travel Documents from Sanaa

The UN envoy to Yemen, Hans Grundberg, has succeeded in overcoming the obstacle of Houthi travel documents, which prevented the resumption of commercial flights from Sanaa airport, just two weeks before the two-month ceasefire ends. The Envoy gained the legitimate government's approval to travel documents issued in Sanaa and the…

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 14, 2022

‘This is about survival’: will Cop27 bring action on Glasgow climate pact?

Six months from Cop27, climate advisors warn talks must follow through on plans made in Glasgow to limit global heating to 1.5C

The Guardian - UK · May 14, 2022

UN Security Council unanimously condemns killing of Palestinian-American journalist

The UN Security Council on Friday night strongly condemned the killing of Palestinian-American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh and called for “an immediate, thorough, transparent, and fair and impartial investigation”. The unanimous condemnation came hours after Israeli police charged and beat mourners at her funeral in Jerusalem's Old City.

France 24 · May 14, 2022

Security Council Condemns Killing of Al Jazeera Journalist

The United Nations Security Council on Friday unanimously condemned the killing of Palestinian-American Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh while covering an Israeli army raid in the occupied West Bank, diplomats said. The statement -- a rare case of Security Council unity on an issue related to Israel -- also…

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 14, 2022

UN Security Council condemns killing of Shireen Abu Akleh

Council also calls for immediate investigation into the death of the Al Jazeera journalist who was shot on Wednesday.

Al Jazeera · May 14, 2022

Shireen Abu Akleh: US is no ‘objective observer’, advocates say

With US aid flowing to Israel, Palestine rights activists say Washington is ‘complicit’ in Israeli abuses.

Al Jazeera · May 13, 2022

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The Independent UK · May 13, 2022

Fatal boat trip highlights Haitians fleeing violence

Haitians are fleeing in greater numbers to the neighboring Dominican Republic, where they step onto rickety wooden boats as they attempt to reach Puerto Rico — a trip in which 11 Haitian women drowned this week, with dozens of other migrants believed missing

The Hindu · May 13, 2022

India abstains in UNHRC resolution on deteriorating human rights situation in Ukraine due to Russian aggression

In the resolution as orally revised, the Human Rights Council reiterated its demand for an immediate cessation of military hostilities against Ukraine.

The Independent UK · May 13, 2022

UN humanitarian official urges attention to drought in Kenya

A top United Nations humanitarian official has raised concern about people going hungry in a remote part of northern Kenya

The Conversation · May 13, 2022

The UK's plans to send asylum seekers to Rwanda raise four red flags

Like many others, I was surprised and upset to hear about the UK’s new deal to offload its responsibility to tens of thousands of asylum seekers to Rwanda. The plan is for Rwanda to process and host such refugees indefinitely.

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The Independent UK · May 13, 2022

Child malnutrition mounts amid conflict in northeast Nigeria

Aid agencies are warning that acute malnutrition is on the rise in northeast Nigeria

Evening Standard · May 13, 2022

UN chief tells Putin: ‘Open Black Sea ports, if you have any heart for rest of world’

David Beasley, head of the United Nations World Food Programme, pleaded with the Russian president to end the blockade of Black Sea ports

Dublin Live · May 13, 2022

Thousands of Dublin buildings could be underwater by end of century due to climate change

At the Dublin Climate Summit experts warned that areas close to the River Liffey could be badly affected by flooding by 2100

The Independent UK · May 13, 2022

Top EU diplomat hopeful for deal at Iran nuclear talks

The European Union’s foreign policy chief says he's hopeful that stalled talks with Iran over the country’s nuclear program can yield an agreement

Al Jazeera · May 13, 2022

Niger: NGOs complain over alleged loss of $99m in state funds

Niger, the poorest country in the world, is struggling with a reputation for corruption and volatility.

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 13, 2022

G7 Condemns Taliban over Growing Restrictions on Women

The Group of Seven industrialized nations on Thursday condemned the growing restrictions placed on women and girls by the Taliban in Afghanistan, accusing the hardline group of isolating the country. "We call on the Taliban to urgently take steps to lift restrictions on women and girls," the foreign ministers of…

Reuters · May 13, 2022

China says confidence in UN rights body hit by vote to investigate alleged Russian abuses in Ukraine

Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said on Friday that a decision by the U.N. Human Rights Council to set up an investigation into alleged human rights abuses by Russian troops had shaken members' trust in the body.

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