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Update: Trump nixes Haley for VP

Update: Trump nixes Haley for VP

Axios · May 11, 2024

Food shortages and malnutrition reach record levels in west and central Africa

More than 50 million people in west and central Africa will go hungry unless immediate is taken to address food insecurity – which is at an all-time high in the region, UN agencies and NGOs have warned.

Radio France Internationale · May 11, 2024

Flash Floods In Afghanistan Kill Over 300, Devastate Homes

Devastating flash floods in Afghanistan claim lives and homes, prompting urgent aid and long-term planning to address climate vulnerability.

Top News · May 11, 2024

Afghan floods leave more than 300 dead, thousands homeless, UN says

Flash floods from unusually heavy seasonal rains in Afghanistan have killed more than 300 people and destroyed over 1,000 houses, the U.N. food agency said Saturday.

France 24 · May 11, 2024

Israel-Gaza war: IDF orders evacuation of central Rafah as it prepares to expand offensive – as it happened

Israeli military drops leaflets ordering hundreds of thousands of people to leave the city. This blog is now closed.

The Guardian - US · May 11, 2024

US Slams Israel's Use Of American Weapons In Gaza

The United States issued Friday a stunning criticism of Israel's use of American weapons in the Gaza war, after Israeli forces intensified operations around the southern city of Rafah, where more than a million displaced people are sheltering.

International Business Times · May 11, 2024

US report finds possible Israeli violations of international law in Gaza

Report says that incomplete information from Israel made it difficult to assess specific cases of possible violations.

Al Jazeera · May 10, 2024

Five Great Reads: Four Weddings and a Funeral, Mama Cass, and why climate scientists are terrified

Guardian Australia’s weekend wrap of essential reads from the past seven days, selected by Kris Swales

The Guardian - AU · May 10, 2024

US says Israel's use of US arms likely violated international law, but evidence is incomplete

A report said there is ‘reasonable’ evidence to conclude that Israel had breached international law in its conduct of the war in Gaza

Evening Standard · May 10, 2024

Iraq Requests End Of UN Mission By 2025

Iraq requests UN to conclude UNAMI by 2025, citing progress made in mandate areas. Prime Minister emphasizes need for closure by end of 2025.

Top News · May 10, 2024