The United Nations’ special rapporteur on Palestine has warned that there is “not much time left” to save the Palestinian people as Israel continues its relentless onslaught on the Gaza Strip and its ongoing…
Category: 2. World
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US cares about human rights only to target adversaries: Former State Department analyst
A former US State Department analyst, who resigned over American complicity in the Gaza genocide, says the US government ignores human rights issues when it comes to weapons sales to allies.
In an article for Quincy…
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Pope seen without usual papal attire
Pope Francis has been seen without his traditional papal attire as he visited St Peter’s Basilica on Thursday.
The pontiff briefly stopped to greet visitors while sat in a wheelchair, wearing black trousers, a white long-sleeved shirt and a…
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More Palestinians killed as Israel intensifies dismembering Gaza Strip
Israel’s incessant air and artillery strikes have killed more Palestinian women and children across Gaza as the regime presses ahead with its plan to forcibly displace the population of the besieged strip.
The latest…
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Michelle Obama breaks silence on divorce rumours from Barack Obama
Michelle Obama has spoken out against rumours that her marriage to Barack Obama might be in trouble.
The former first lady has not accompanied her husband to several high-profile events – including Donald Trump’s inauguration and the funeral of…
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Unsecured penguin caused helicopter crash in South Africa
An “unsecured” penguin was the cause of a helicopter crash in South Africa, a report into the incident has found.
The crash, on 19 January on Bird Island off the Eastern Cape, happened after the bird, which had been placed in a cardboard box and…
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Mike Huckabee confirmed as US ambassador to Israel
Evangelical Christian and former talk show host Mike Huckabee has been confirmed as the new US ambassador to Israel.
The former Arkansas governor has long been a fervent supporter of Israel. He strongly backs Jewish settlements in the Palestinian…
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Kenya police fire tear gas during Cleophas Malala’s play
Kenya’s national high-school drama competition has been overshadowed by drama of its own after police fired tear gas to disperse a crowd that had gathered to watch a controversial play.
The play, Echoes of War, highlights the role of digital…
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Woman gives birth to stranger’s baby in Australia embryo mix-up
A woman in Australia has unknowingly given birth to a stranger’s baby, after her fertility clinic accidentally implanted another woman’s embryos into her.
The mix-up at Monash IVF in Brisbane, Queensland has been blamed on human error, Australian…
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Will iPhones cost more because of Trump’s tariffs on China?
Liv McMahonTechnology reporter
Reuters
The world’s most popular gadgets – phones, laptops, tablets, smartwatches – could be about to get a lot more expensive in the US.
Many of them are made in China, which now faces a 125% tariff on its goods…
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