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Xavier University Faces Backlash Over Commencement Speaker Choice

Xavier University faces student opposition over commencement speaker choice, U.S. Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield, due to past Gaza conflict positions.

Top News · May 8, 2024

South Gaza Hospitals Have Only Three Days' Fuel Left: WHO

Hospitals in the southern Gaza Strip have only three days of fuel left due to closed border crossings, the head of the World Health Organization said on Wednesday.

International Business Times · May 8, 2024

Hospitals in south Gaza will run out of fuel in three days, WHO warns

Already critically undersupplied hospitals have three days of fuel left, WHO chief warns as aid shipments also impeded.

Al Jazeera · May 8, 2024

A timeline of events leading up to Israel's Rafah offensive

The Gaza Strip's Rafah border crossing with Egypt has been a key lifeline for people in the Palestinian enclave. Here is a timeline of events since Oct. 7, 2023, leading up to Israel's offensive.

WEKU · May 8, 2024

U.N. working with farm universities to introduce new curriculum in land restoration: Thummarukudy

U.N. partners with agricultural universities worldwide to train experts in land restoration, addressing global land crisis and climate change.

The Hindu · May 8, 2024

No sign of breakthrough in hostage and ceasefire talks, Israeli official says; Kerem Shalom aid crossing reopens – as it happened

Israel to keep ‘mid-level’ negotiators in Cairo; key crossing for humanitarian aid closed on Sunday after Hamas shelling attack

The Guardian - AU · May 8, 2024

Taliban affirms that stoning will be punishment for adulterers — especially women

In a recording, the group's leader declared: "We will flog the women ... we will stone them to death in public [for crimes]." What does Islamic law say on the matter? And have stonings taken place?

WEKU · May 8, 2024

Israel Pounds Gaza As Truce Talks Resume

Israel bombarded the overcrowded Gaza city of Rafah, where it has launched a ground incursion, as talks resumed Wednesday in Cairo aimed at agreeing the terms of a truce in the seven-month war.

International Business Times · May 8, 2024

India contributes $5,00,000 to U.N. Counter-Terrorism Trust Fund

India contributes $500,000 to UN Counter-Terrorism Trust Fund, reaffirming unwavering commitment to global fight against terrorism

The Hindu · May 8, 2024

Israel says reopening key Gaza border point as it steps up Rafah attacks

Israeli forces also pound central Gaza as negotiations continue in Egypt for a ceasefire in the enclave.

Al Jazeera · May 8, 2024