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Israel-Hamas war: what we know on day 40

Thousands trapped inside main Gaza hospital surrounded by Israeli military; Joe Biden calls for al-Shifa hospital to be ‘protected’

The Guardian - AU · Nov 14, 2023

Why Western countries share the blame for the plight of 1.7 million Afghans being deported from Pakistan

On November 1, Pakistan began a nationwide operation to deport over 1.7 million Afghans it says are living in the country illegally. There are now an estimated 10,000 people returning to Afghanistan each day.

The Conversation · Nov 13, 2023

‘We remain afraid of the future’ – how Palestinian children's optimism was fading even before this crisis

In October alone, more children were reported to have died in Gaza than the total number of children killed annually in all other conflicts since 2019. The awful statistic led to United Nations Secretary General António Guterres calling Gaza a “graveyard for children”.

The Conversation · Nov 13, 2023

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Albanese argues for political settlement in Middle East

As the prime minister outlined to caucus his approach to the Middle East conflict, a poll has found 36 per cent of Australians believe the country is less safe.

AAP · Nov 13, 2023

Russian UN envoys shoot back at Western criticism of its Ukraine war and crackdown on dissidents

Western countries are calling on Russia to end domestic repression of dissident voices and to end its war in Ukraine, as Russia came under a regular review at the U.N.’s top human rights body

The Independent UK · Nov 13, 2023

‘In the circle of death’: Gaza doctors say patients are under siege in al-Shifa

Staff say they fear rising numbers of deaths at hospital on third day without power, and with shooting and bombing outside

The Guardian - UK · Nov 13, 2023

The Guardian view on Gaza’s casualties: mounting calls for a ceasefire must be heeded

Editorial: Hospitals cannot function. The death toll mounts. Combatants must be held accountable for crimes – but first, the killing must stop

The Guardian - UK · Nov 13, 2023

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Math teacher who became powerful Haitian gang leader has been killed, former mayor says

A former mayor says that a powerful and feared gang leader in Haiti who was once a math and physics teacher was killed in a neighborhood within a sprawling seaside slum that he controlled for years

The Independent UK · Nov 13, 2023

UNRWA says fuel shortage will shut down aid work in Gaza within 48 hours

The Palestinian refugee agency has said that aid work is at a breaking point as Israeli siege cuts off access to fuel.

Al Jazeera · Nov 13, 2023

New Environment Secretary ‘should speed ahead after complacency’ – campaigners

Steve Barclay became the 10th Environment Secretary since 2010 as he moved into the role from Health Secretary during Rishi Sunak’s reshuffle.

The Independent UK · Nov 13, 2023

Tin foil used to keep babies alive with incubators losing power at Gaza hospital – as tanks surround outside

Palestinian health officials say patients dying due to energy shortages as fighting between Israel and Hamas intensifies

The Independent UK · Nov 13, 2023

Tony Blair ‘discussing situation’ in Gaza and open to role in effort to end crisis

Former UK PM has let it be known he is available to help but his office denies he has been offered specific job

The Guardian - UK · Nov 13, 2023

EU 'appalled' by reports of 1,000 killed in Darfur, fearing ethnic cleansing

The EU said Sunday it was "appalled" by reports of more than 1,000 people killed this month in Sudan's West Darfur in an apparent "ethnic cleansing campaign" by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF).

Radio France Internationale · Nov 13, 2023

David Cameron is a big international figure but what will he do as UK foreign secretary?

Former PM comes with air of authority but resurrection of his political career is risky for Rishi Sunak

The Guardian - UK · Nov 13, 2023

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Al Jazeera · Nov 13, 2023

‘Patients are dying’: What we know about Gaza hospitals under Israeli siege

All the hospitals in northern Gaza forced to shut down as Israeli forces continue to attack medical facilities.

Evening Standard · Nov 13, 2023

Who are the five judges elected to United Nations’ top court?

Five new judges have been appointed, but what is the court and how does it work?

The Guardian - UK · Nov 13, 2023

Brexit to pints with Xi: why David Cameron is a controversial foreign secretary

As former UK PM makes a return to cabinet, we look at his somewhat chequered record on global stage

The Guardian - UK · Nov 13, 2023

What do we know about forced labour in Xinjiang?

Beijing says labour transfers are poverty alleviation tool, but research raises concerns schemes are not voluntary

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TechRadar · Nov 13, 2023

Google is using Jigsaw to track terrorism in the dusty corners of the internet

While terrorist groups no longer have a large presence on mainstream social media, they have sunk into the shadows of small online communities - now Google wants to help remove them.

The Guardian - UK · Nov 13, 2023

Israeli forces at gates of Gaza’s main hospital with hundreds trapped

Health officials say patients dying due to energy shortages as fighting between Israel and Hamas intensifies

The Guardian - UK · Nov 13, 2023

BP and Spotify bought carbon credits at risk of link to forced Uyghur labour in China

Credits sourced from carbon project that was centred on biomass power plant in Xinjiang, investigation finds

The Guardian - UK · Nov 13, 2023

Duterte critic Leila de Lima granted bail after six years in jail

Former senator was arrested after launching inquiry into ex-president’s brutal war on drugs

WEKU · Nov 13, 2023

The world is awash in plastic. Oil producers want a say in how it's cleaned up

Groups connected to the fossil fuel industry are trying to shape an international treaty to cut plastic pollution. And oil- and gas-producing nations are at the negotiating table.

WEKU · Nov 13, 2023

4 things to know about UNRWA, Gaza's largest aid organization

For over 70 years, one key U.N. agency has provided relief to Palestinian refugees in the Gaza Strip. As Israel continues to bombard the territory, UNRWA says it's struggling to keep up with demand.

WEKU · Nov 13, 2023

Biden meets Xi Jinping this week as more Americans see China as a critical threat

Voter concern about the rise of China has spiked. But it's unlikely that foreign policy issues will outweigh domestic issues to drive decisions at the polls a year from now.

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