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UN Says Nine Employees 'May Have Been Involved' In Oct 7 Hamas Attack

The United Nations said Monday that nine employees of its agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) "may have been involved" in the October 7 attack on southern Israel by Hamas, which sparked war in Gaza, and have been fired.

International Business Times · Aug 5, 2024

UN says nine employees ‘may have been involved’ in October 7 Hamas attack

Following probe by United Nations’ oversight body, nine individuals have been fired, spokesperson says.

Al Jazeera · Aug 5, 2024

Venezuelan crisis: migrants start leaving the country as Maduro tightens grip to stay in power

Pre-election polls put the new Venezuelan exodus in between 4 and 11 million people. More than 7 million have already left the country

Latin Times · Aug 5, 2024

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Babies in Nigeria are being born with antibiotic resistant bacteria

Sepsis occurs when one’s immune system has an extreme response to an infection. It’s a life-threatening condition: globally, it accounts for about 11 million deaths – 20% of all deaths per year.

The Conversation · Aug 5, 2024

World reacts to Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina’s removal from power

Hasina was forced to resign and flee the country after weeks of deadly antigovernment protests.

Al Jazeera · Aug 5, 2024

VP Kamala Harris Faces Critical Decision In Choosing Running Mate

Vice President Kamala Harris navigates key decisions and campaign strategies in the 2024 Presidential election.

Middle East crisis: Hezbollah launches drone attack on northern Israel as border skirmishes continue – as it happened

US president Joe Biden to meet national security team as fears grow of Iranian attack on Israel

The Guardian - AU · Aug 5, 2024

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Protesters in Pakistan-held Kashmir mark 5th anniversary of India stripping region of semi-autonomy

Hundreds of angry people have taken to the streets in Pakistan-administered Kashmir to mark the fifth anniversary of India’s decision to strip the disputed region of its semi-autonomy and take direct control of it

The Independent UK · Aug 5, 2024

Disguised ships and front companies: how North Korea has evaded sanctions to grow a global weapons industry

It may not have attracted much attention in recent months with global attention focused elsewhere. But the international sanctions monitoring regime on North Korea has been disbanded, raising concerns about the unimpeded flow of North Korean weapons to global hotspots from Ukraine to Gaza.

The Conversation · Aug 5, 2024

Four Years And No Justice: Lebanon Marks Port Blast Anniversary

Hundreds gathered near Beirut's port on Sunday to mark four years since a catastrophic explosion devastated the capital and to demand accountability, with the spectre of war weighing over commemorations.

International Business Times · Aug 4, 2024

Rich, western countries face a stark choice: 6-day workweeks or more immigration, top economist warns

One of the world's foremost economists, Lant Pritchett, has a plan.

Fortune · Aug 4, 2024

Lebanon marks four years since Beirut port blast amid regional tensions

No one has been held accountable for the catastrophic explosion that killed more than 220 people.

Al Jazeera · Aug 4, 2024

Vice President Harris Launches 'Republicans For Harris' Campaign

Vice President Kamala Harris launches 'Republicans for Harris' initiative to attract disillusioned GOP voters with prominent Republican endorsements.

Why Africa’s slums are among the world’s most vibrant business hotspots

In the classic tale of economic development, urbanisation and industrialisation have generally gone hand-in-hand. Cities coalesce around factories; factories fuel urban growth by attracting workers from the rural hinterland. But today, in much of the developing world, urbanisation and industrialisation have become untethered: cities are expanding, but the factories –…

The Conversation · Aug 4, 2024

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The Independent UK · Aug 4, 2024

‘I missed out on growing up’: Father robbed of 16 years before indefinite jail term quashed

Exclusive: Leighton Williams was wrongly handed an IPP sentence with a 30-month tariff for a drunken fight aged 19. More than 16 years later it was quashed. In his first interview about his ordeal, he has called for 3,000 remaining IPP prisoners to have their cases reviewed, Amy-Clare Martin writes

Radio France Internationale · Aug 4, 2024

Slim prospects for peace as DRC-Rwanda ceasefire comes into effect

Peace and security in the mineral-rich eastern Democratic Republic of Congo is still a distant prospect despite a ceasefire that took effect Sunday between M23 rebels and government forces.

AAP · Aug 3, 2024

Clean Up Australia's labour of love spans generations

The daughter of Clean Up Australia's co-founder is bringing the annual event to new generations while awarding those who have participated across decades.

The Guardian - UK · Aug 3, 2024

Iraq’s Yazidis gather to remember the dead and missing, 10 years on from Islamic State genocide

A decade after thousands were killed or displaced, many in the remaining community are still living in refugee camps

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International Business Times · Aug 3, 2024

Fears Of Middle East War Grow After Hamas Leader's Killing

Fears of a regional Middle East war grew on Saturday after the assassination of Hamas's political leader, blamed on Israel, triggered vows of vengeance from Iran-backed Middle East groups.

Al Jazeera · Aug 3, 2024

Students renew Bangladesh protests, call for PM Hasina’s resignation

Crowds hit the streets in large numbers as student leaders call for prime minister to step down.

The Guardian - UK · Aug 3, 2024

British firms strive to create a buzz around insect farming

Protein from flies and larvae is taking off, if more for chicken feed than human lunches. But what’s bugging the whole sector is a post-Brexit rules snarl-up

The Guardian - AU · Aug 2, 2024

Slingshots and metal darts see tribal violence ‘horrors’ worsen in Papua New Guinea

Wire catapults used in deadly attacks are ‘proliferating’ in parts of the Pacific country, authorities say

Palestinians In Gaza Trapped In Dire Living Conditions

NGO warns of dire situation in Gaza due to ongoing Israeli offensive, leading to displacement, siege, and a deepening humanitarian crisis.

The Conversation · Aug 2, 2024

Yazidi genocide a decade on: Iraq camp closures loom, but survivors still live in fear of Islamic State

Ten years ago, on August 3, fighters from Islamic State (IS) left their bases in Syria and Iraq to attack the Sinjar region of north-western Iraq. Sinjar was home to the Yazidi people, a religious group native to the region. IS saw religious groups like the Yazidi as blasphemous and…

The Guardian - UK · Aug 2, 2024

Labour MPs to be given book about the ‘enormous suffering’ caused by Tory welfare reform

A crowdfunded campaign will send more than 400 copies of John Pring’s The Department, which looks at the role of the DWP in the deaths of disabled people, to parliament

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