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The Guardian - AU · Dec 11, 2024

Israeli strikes on Gaza kill at least 33 including children, Palestinian medics say

Palestinian medical officials say Israeli strikes on the Gaza Strip have killed at least 33 people

The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2024

UN General Assembly Overwhelmingly Calls For 'Unconditional' Ceasefire In Gaza

The UN General Assembly voted Wednesday in favor of a draft resolution calling for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire in Gaza, a symbolic gesture after the United States vetoed a similar action in the UN Security Council.

International Business Times · Dec 11, 2024

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Syria’s al-Sharaa promises to punish those who tortured, killed detainees

HTS leader seeks ‘justice’ for detainees as Syria’s new rulers attempt to stabilise the country after years of civilwar.

Al Jazeera · Dec 11, 2024

‘A human face on an abstract problem’: ICJ forced to listen to climate victims

Marginalised communities have been elevated during hearings in The Hague on impact of climate crisis

The Guardian - UK · Dec 11, 2024

Norway oil firm sued over alleged links to Israeli firm operating in illegal settlements

Exclusive: Complaint says Equinor is unlawfully connected to Israel’s Delek Group, which has been flagged by UN human rights commissioner

The Guardian - UK · Dec 11, 2024

Paris court upholds dismissal of case against French soldiers' inaction in Rwanda

The Paris Court of Appeal has ruled to uphold the dismissal of an investigation handed down in October 2023 into the failure of the French army to act during the Bisesero massacres in Rwanda in 1994.

Radio France Internationale · Dec 11, 2024

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Ireland will ask UN court to expand genocide interpretation in Israel case

IRELAND will formally intervene in South Africa’s genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) this month.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 11, 2024

Humanitarian Aid Blocked In North Gaza For 66 Days

Humanitarian aid blocked in North Gaza for 66 days, leaving 65,000-75,000 Palestinians without essential resources. U.N. calls for political will to addres...

First Thing: Iran’s supreme leader says US, Israel and Turkey behind fall of Assad

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s remarks came after leading rebel group named an interim prime minister, who urged calm. Plus, Luigi Mangione to plead not guilty and fight extradition

The Guardian - UK · Dec 11, 2024

Amnesty International Calls For Investigation Into Congo Crackdown

Amnesty International urges investigation into alleged crimes against humanity by Congo officials during a protest against the U.N. peacekeeping mission in...

Rights groups urge European nations not to send Syrian refugees back in haste

At least 14 European countries have put asylum applications by Syrians on hold

The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2024

Israeli Strike Kills 19 In Gaza, UN Appeals For Aid

Israeli strikes in Gaza lead to civilian deaths, UN seeks billion aid, Paraguay reopens embassy in Jerusalem, Russia maintains Syria contacts, Iran's Su...

Trawl the sea or mine for metals? Pacific nations wrestle with how to protect oceans - and livelihoods

Palau plans to allow more fishing in its marine sanctuary, as countries across the region seek to balance conservation with economic needs

The Guardian - AU · Dec 11, 2024

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The National (Scotland) · Dec 11, 2024

Humanitarian aid to Gaza largely blocked for two months, UN says

HUMANITARIAN aid to Gaza has largely been blocked for the past 66 days, the United Nations has said...

The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2024

Myanmar's economy set to contract as floods and fighting take heavy toll, the World Bank says

The World Bank forecasts that Myanmar's economy will contract this year, as flooding and fighting take a severe toll nearly four years after the military ousted its government headed by Aung San Suu Kyi

The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2024

Norway plans protest over decision to award 2034 World Cup to Saudi Arabia

No opposition or alternative to Saudi hosting the event has been offered or encouraged by Fifa

Al Jazeera · Dec 11, 2024

Al-Assad’s fall in Syria: What’s at stake for China?

China quietly aligned with al-Assad through UNSC vetoes, but has not been directly involved like Iran or Russia.

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Al Jazeera · Dec 11, 2024

Dozens of civilians killed in two days of intense fighting in Sudan

More people killed in North Darfur and Greater Khartoum attacks as fighting between the army and the RSF turns bloodier.

The Guardian - AU · Dec 11, 2024

France urges Israel to leave Syria buffer zone as tomb of Assad’s father set on fire – Middle East crisis as it happened

France joins calls for Israeli withdrawal, arguing it is in violation of the 1974 disengagement deal

The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2024

Brazilian beef and leather companies fall short in tackling deforestation, a study finds

The next United Nations climate conference will be held in Belem, the capital of an Amazon region where widespread deforestation has turned the surrounding rainforest from a vital carbon sink into a significant carbon source

Al Jazeera · Dec 11, 2024

Why is Israel attacking Syria?

What does Israel gain by attacking Syria in the wake of al-Assad’s overthrow?

The Guardian - AU · Dec 11, 2024

North Korea decries ‘dictatorship’ in South in wake of martial law attempt

State media in neighbouring country that has been ruled by a dictatorial dynasty since 1948 breaks silence to criticise President Yoon’s ‘gangster nation’

The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2024

Rights group demands probe of ex-governor, 2 army officers in Congo for possible humanitarian crimes

Amnesty International has called for an investigation into a former governor and two top army officials in Congo for “possible crimes against humanity” during a deadly protest crackdown last year

The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2024

These Palestinians disappeared after encounters with Israeli troops in Gaza

Dozens of Palestinians are receiving help from an Israeli legal group in their search for family members who went missing after being separated by Israeli soldiers during raids and arrests in the Gaza Strip

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