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UN rights body demands Israel be held accountable for possible ‘war crimes’

UN Human Rights Council also backs call to halt all arms sales to Israel, highlighting warnings of ‘genocide’ in Gaza.

Al Jazeera · Apr 5, 2024

Indian opposition leader's arrest before elections draws international rebuke

The United States, Germany and the United Nations have expressed concern after Indian police arrested Delhi’s chief minister on corruption charges just weeks ahead of national elections. The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is accused of seeking to undermine opposition-led state governments in the run-up to the polls.

Radio France Internationale · Apr 5, 2024

UN human rights body calls for halt to weapons shipments to Israel

While non-binding, the resolution passed Friday is bound to raise international pressure on Israel as a sign of widespread concern about its military campaign in Gaza.

WEKU · Apr 5, 2024

UN Adopts Resolution On Israel Accountability For War Crimes

UNHRC resolution addresses Israel's accountability for potential war crimes in conflict with Palestinians.

Top News · Apr 5, 2024

Violence in eastern Congo has displaced millions. Some end up at this camp

The Nkamira Transit Center is home to thousands of refugees who fled violence in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. The decades-long conflict is a legacy of the 1994 Rwandan genocide.

WEKU · Apr 5, 2024

Devastating it took aid worker deaths for Israel to change approach, says senior Tory

Alicia Kearns also expresses frustration that Joe Biden only now calling for immediate ceasefire and says UK must suspend arms sales

The Guardian - UK · Apr 5, 2024

Political Spam Sparks Uproar In Greece Ahead Of EU Vote

Hundreds of Greeks residing in European countries and the United States last month complained after receiving unsolicited emails from EU lawmaker Anna-Michelle Assimakopoulou, a member of the ruling conservative New Democracy party.

International Business Times · Apr 5, 2024

UN human rights body backs measures against Myanmar and investigations in Iran

U.N. Human Rights Council addresses human rights violations in Myanmar, Iran, and other countries through resolutions and investigations.

Top News · Apr 5, 2024

Akshaya Patra’s 4 billion meals milestone commemorated at the UN

In a recent event held at the United Nations (UN), Akshaya Patra Foundation was commemorated for achieving the 4 Billion Meals Milestone under PM POSHAN Abhiyaan. The Permanent Mission of India to the UN in New York celebrated the nation’s considerable progress toward the global aspiration of Zero Hunger (Sustainable…

The Hindu · Apr 5, 2024

Israel Agrees To Reopen Erez Crossing For Gaza Aid

UN welcomes Israel's reopening of Erez crossing into Gaza for aid delivery, stressing the critical need for humanitarian ceasefire and increased assistance.

Top News · Apr 5, 2024