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UN experts demand first execution by nitrogen gas in US is called off over 'grave suffering' concerns

Concerns 'cruel' state execution method would result 'in a painful and humiliating death'

Evening Standard · Jan 3, 2024

First Thing: Biden re-election campaign to put emphasis on fight for democracy

Biden-Harris camp announces campaign plan that aims to draw sharp contrast between US president and Donald Trump. Plus, how to get seriously fit from scratch – in 12 easy, enjoyable steps

The Guardian - UK · Jan 3, 2024

Live updates | Fighting rages in southern Gaza and fears grow the war may spread in the region

Heavy fighting is raging in central and southern Gaza as fears mount of a regional escalation following a strike in Beirut that killed one of the top Hamas leaders

The Independent UK · Jan 3, 2024

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South Africa to lead new military force in the DRC: an expert on what it's up against

The United Nations peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Monusco, is ending after 20 years. It will be replaced by troops from the Southern African Development Community (SADC), led by the South African military. Thomas Mandrup, an expert in African security governance and South African military and…

The Conversation · Jan 3, 2024

Israel’s war on Gaza: List of key events, day 89

A drone strike in Lebanon killed senior Hamas official Saleh al-Arouri – here are the latest updates.

Al Jazeera · Jan 3, 2024

The Nobel-winning banker behind the microfinance movement faces six months in jail, and supporters think it's politically motivated

Muhammad Yunus, founder of Grameen Bank, was a one-time political rival to Bangladesh prime minister Sheikh Hasina.

Fortune · Jan 3, 2024

Australia urged to support genocide case against Israel

Palestininian Australians want the federal government to support a genocide case filed by South Africa against Israel at the International Court of Justice.

AAP · Jan 3, 2024

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Hezbollah will ‘fight without restraint’ if Israel wages war on Lebanon, Nasrallah warns

Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah on Wednesday warned that his group would "fight without restraint" if Israel wages war on Lebanon. Nasrallah's address came a day after Hamas deputy Saleh al-Arouri was assassinated in a surgical strike in a Hezbollah stronghold in Beirut. Amid fears of a regional spillover of Israel's…

France 24 · Jan 3, 2024

Tensions escalate as Hamas leader killed, Iran naval destroyer deployed

Tensions rise in the Middle East as a top Hamas leader is killed in Beirut, Iran sends a naval destroyer to the Red Sea, and Russia launches multiple missi...

China targets friendly media, diplomats to ‘tell story of Xinjiang’

Beijing organises visits to region where it is accused of potential crimes against humanity, but not all are convinced.

Al Jazeera · Jan 2, 2024

Bernie Sanders calls on Congress to block funding to Israel

Israel’s response ‘has been grossly disproportionate, immoral and in violation of international law’, senator says

The Guardian - US · Jan 2, 2024

South Africa's genocide case against Israel sets up a high-stakes legal battle at the UN's top court

South Africa has launched a case at the United Nations’ top court alleging that Israel’s military campaign in Gaza amounts to genocide

The Independent UK · Jan 2, 2024

Biden under pressure to act amid new fears of ‘ethnic cleansing’ in Gaza

Remarks from far-right ministers renew concerns that Israel aims to force Palestinians out of Gaza amid ongoing war.

Al Jazeera · Jan 2, 2024

Gaza death toll passes 22,000 as Israel steps up war against Hamas

Israeli defence minister says his country is planning for a long conflict as senior Hamas official is killed in Beirut drone strike

The Guardian - UK · Jan 2, 2024

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Evening Standard · Jan 2, 2024

Bangladesh court sentences Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus for violating labour laws

The economist is accused of 'sucking blood' from the poor by Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina

The Guardian - UK · Jan 2, 2024

Russian missiles pound Kyiv as Putin vows to intensify attacks on Ukraine

Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelenskiy, says four people were killed and 92 injured across the country

The National (Scotland) · Jan 2, 2024

Israel to defend itself at United Nations court over genocide claim

ISRAEL will defend itself before the United Nation’s top court against charges that it has engaged in genocide of Palestinians in Gaza, officials…

The Hindu · Jan 2, 2024

India, UAE begin two-week mega military exercise in Rajasthan

Armies of India and the United Arab Emirates kick started the inaugural edition of a two-week military exercise in Rajasthan’s Mahajan area

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The Guardian - UK · Jan 2, 2024

How many more must suffer in DRC before the west stops enabling Tshisekedi?

Despite its vast mineral wealth, corruption keeps the Congolese poor – and western governments help the regime stay in power

The Independent UK · Jan 2, 2024

Rohingya refugees in Sri Lanka protest planned closure of U.N. office, fearing abandonment

A group of Rohingya refugees living in Sri Lanka has staged a protest outside the office of the U.N. refugee agency

Evening Standard · Jan 2, 2024

A guide to all the world elections taking place in 2024, democracy's biggest year

From the UK and USA to Russia and Ukraine, more than 1.5 billion people will head to the polls this year in a record-breaking number of national elections. Emma Loffhagen unpacks what we can expect from democracy's biggest year

International Business Times · Jan 2, 2024

UK's Blair Denies Link To Role In 'Resettlement' Of Gazans

Britain's former prime minister Tony Blair has strongly denied an Israeli media report linking him to talks last week about the resettlement of Palestinians from Gaza in other countries.

The Hindu · Jan 2, 2024

Anantapur youth selected for National Youth Award 2024

Union Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has selected Bisathi Bharat of Anantapur district for the National Youth Award (NYA) conferred every year for individuals and voluntary organisations serving in the arena of youth development.

International Business Times · Jan 2, 2024

Turkey Detains 33 Accused Of Spying For Israel

Turkey on Tuesday announced the detention of 33 people suspected of planning abductions and spying on behalf of Israel's Mossad intelligence service.

WEKU · Jan 2, 2024

How Mexico City's biggest wholesale market is combating food waste

Since 2020, the 800-acre Central de Abastos market has reduced daily food waste by 24% and delivered almost 800 tons of unsold food to soup kitchens.

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