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Famine is said to be imminent in northern Gaza as Israel raids the main hospital again

A new report says famine is imminent in northern Gaza, where 70% of the remaining population is experiencing catastrophic hunger More »

 

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Israelis evacuated from the Lebanese border wonder if they'll ever return

Around 60,000 Israelis who evacuated from cities and towns along the border with Lebanon are grappling with the question of when they will be able to return home More »

 

Gangs unleash new attacks on upscale areas in Haiti's capital, with at least a dozen killed nearby

Gangs have attacked two upscale neighborhoods in Haiti’s capital in a rampage that left at least a dozen people dead in surrounding areas More »

 

Hong Kong lawmakers hold special session, nearing vote on law that could further quash dissent

Hong Kong’s lawmakers met in a special session to resume debate on a proposed national security law Tuesday, paving the way to grant the government more power to quash dissent in the southern Chinese city More »

 

Sex trade to slavery: a UN agency says criminals reap $236B a year in profits from forced labor

The U.N. labor agency says illegal profits from forced labor globally have risen to the “obscene” amount of $236 billion per year More »

 

Takeaways from the predictable Russian election that gave Putin another 6 years in power

To no one’s surprise, President Vladimir Putin secured another six years in power in a preordained election landslide that comes amid the harshest crackdown on the opposition and free speech since Soviet times More »

 

US officials say pact with strategically key Pacific island nations underscores American commitment

U.S. officials say newly-approved legislation providing billions of dollars in funding for three strategically important Pacific island nations is an important sign of American commitment, which comes amid warnings China is actively trying to pry them away from Washington’s sphere of influence More »

 

Blinken to underline 'ironclad' support for Philippines as it clashes with China in disputed sea

The U.S. State Department said Secretary of State Antony Blinken will underscore Washington’s “ironclad commitment” to its alliance with the Philippines on Tuesday as he meets with top officials in Manila More »

 

Notre Dame Cathedral's restoration has been a 5-year journey of dedication and recovery

The restoration of Notre Dame Cathedral following a tragic blaze in April 2019 is a story of dedication and recovery More »

 

South Korea will suspend licenses of 2 senior doctors in first punishment for doctors' walkouts

South Korean authorities will suspend the licenses of two senior doctors for allegedly inciting the weekslong walkouts by medical interns and residents that have disrupted hospital operations More »

 

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