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UN calls for investigation into mass graves uncovered at two Gaza hospitals: The United Nations is calling for “a clear, transparent and credible investigation” ...
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Quick Glance: UN Calls for Investigation into Mass Graves at Two Gaza Hospitals
- The United Nations called for a thorough and transparent investigation into the mass graves at two major hospitals in Gaza that were searched by Israeli troops.
- It was emphasized that investigators must have access to the sites, and a greater number of journalists should be able to work safely in Gaza to report on the facts.
- Some of the bodies belonged to individuals killed during the hospital siege, while others were victims when Israeli forces raided the hospital.
- The discovery of the graves highlights the urgency of a ceasefire, the end of the conflict, improved access for humanitarian aid, the protection of hospitals, and the release of Israeli hostages.
Lawyer says Iran rapper famous for songs after 2022 killing of Mahsa Amini sentenced to death
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Quick Glance: Iranian Rapper Toomaj Salehi Receives Death Sentence for Criticizing Authorities
- Toomaj Salehi's songs criticized government corruption and repression.
- An Iranian court imposed a death sentence on rapper Toomaj Salehi for his critical songs.
- Salehi, subjected to multiple arrests, condemned the regime in his music.
- Despite being detained, Salehi persisted in releasing music videos opposing the Iranian authorities.
Israel has not provided evidence to support UNRWA claims, report says: Independent review commissioned by UN says relief agency needs to improve neutrality
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Quick Glance: UNRWA Report Highlights Lack of Evidence for Israel's Employee Militancy Claims
- An independent review commissioned by the United Nations found that Israel has not provided evidence to support its accusation that a 'significant' number of employees of the U.N. relief agency for Palestinian refugees in the Gaza Strip are members of terrorist organizations.
- The review, led by former French foreign minister Catherine Colonna, revealed that UNRWA 'plays an indispensable and irreplaceable role in the region,' despite issues such as employees expressing political views and offices being used for 'political or military purposes'.
- The review listed recommendations to enhance UNRWA operations, including improved training, more rigorous employee screening, and a thorough review of all textbooks and supplements.
- Concerns were raised regarding the screening of UNRWA employees and the content of textbooks, while Israel has yet to provide evidence to support the claim that a significant number of UNRWA employees are members of terrorist organizations.
Paramedic sentenced to 4 years of probation for Elijah McClain’s death: A Colorado paramedic has been sentenced to four years of probation for his role in the ...
thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/4625250-colorado-elijah-mcclain-death-paramedic-sentenced-probation/
Quick Glance: Former Aurora Paramedic Sentenced to 14 Months Work Release
- The former Aurora paramedic involved in injecting Elijah McClain with ketamine, resulting in his death, has been sentenced to 14 months of work release and four years of probation and community service.
- The injection occurred after McClain had a violent struggle with the police and was already subdued and in handcuffs. He lost consciousness and his pulse after the injection.
- Judge Mark Warner emphasized the importance of McClain's life and criticized Cooper for not intervening despite McClain's critical condition. The sentencing concludes a lengthy process involving five first responders charged in McClain's death.
- Cooper was convicted of criminally negligent homicide, while his supervisor, Peter Cichuniec, was convicted of similar charges. The sentencing brings closure to a tragic incident that sparked social justice protests.
UN officials call for probe into reports of mass graves at Gaza hospitals: Human rights chief says he is horrified by destruction at Nasser and al-Shifa medical ...
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Israel 'moving ahead' with Rafah offensive to target Hamas: Israel says aid has begun moving into Gaza more quickly after international pressure to increase ...
euronews.com/2024/04/25/israel-moving-ahead-with-rafah-offensive-to-target-hamas
Russia, US clash at UN Security Council meeting over nuclear weapons in space: Russia on Wednesday vetoed a US-drafted United Nations Security Council resolution ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2024/04/24/us-russia-set-for-a-showdown-at-un-over-nuclear-weapons-in-space
Israel fumes as UN secretary-general leaves Hamas off sexual violence blacklist: Foreign Ministry denounces UN chief as 'standing shoulder to shoulder with ...
timesofisrael.com/israel-fumes-as-un-secretay-general-leaves-hamas-off-sexual-violence-blacklist/
Mass graves in the Gaza Strip what we know: Palestinians report that hundreds of dead have been discovered in mass graves in the Gaza Strip. Who are the dead ...
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UN Scales Back South Sudan Aid as Government Blocks Fuel Imports: The United Nations suspended some of its humanitarian relief in South Sudan after the ...
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UN peacekeepers close base in preparation to leave DR Congo: The UN mission has been told to leave due to inefficiency in protecting civilians from armed ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/26/un-peacekeepers-close-base-in-preparation-to-leave-dr-congo
Portugal has to “pay costs” for its colonial past - President | Africanews: Portugal’s president said late on Tuesday (Apr. 23) that his country was responsible ...
africanews.com/2024/04/24/portugal-has-to-pay-costs-for-its-colonial-past-president/
UN warns of possible imminent attack on city in Sudan’s North Darfur: Attack on al-Fashir would have ‘devastating consequences’ for civilians in area already on ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/26/un-warns-of-possible-imminent-attack-on-city-in-sudans-north-darfur
Russia, US clash at UN Security Council meeting over nuclear weapons in space: Russia on Wednesday vetoed a US-drafted United Nations Security Council resolution ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2024/04/24/us-russia-set-for-a-showdown-at-un-over-nuclear-weapons-in-space
Egypt sends delegation to Israel to broker ceasefire in Gaza: All the latest developments on the war in Ukraine.
euronews.com/2024/04/27/egypt-sends-delegation-to-israel-to-broker-ceasefire-in-gaza
Israel Yet to Offer Proof UN Staff in Gaza Have Ties to Hamas: (Bloomberg) -- Israel has yet to provide evidence that workers for the United Nations relief ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-04-23-israel-yet-to-offer-proof-un-staff-in-gaza-have-ties-to-hamas/
Apparel retailer Express files for US bankruptcy protection, to close over 100 stores
reuters.com/business/retail-consumer/apparel-retailer-express-files-us-bankruptcy-protection-close-over-100-stores-2024-04-22/
UN warns of possible imminent attack on Sudanese city: The United Nations is increasingly concerned about a possible imminent attack on al-Fashir in Sudan’s ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/middle-east/2024/04/26/un-warns-of-possible-imminent-attack-on-sudanese-city
Children among 16 dead after asylum-seeker boat capsizes off Djibouti: UN: At least 28 others are missing after a boat carrying 77 asylum seekers sinks ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/23/children-among-16-dead-after-asylum-seeker-boat-capsizes-off-djibouti-un
UK condemns North Korea's latest ballistic missile launch: Britain said North Korea had breached multiple United Nations Security Council resolutions after it ...
reuters.com/world/uk-condemns-north-koreas-latest-ballistic-missile-launch-2024-04-22/
Maduro announces return of UN rights office to Venezuela: President Nicolas Maduro announced Tuesday that a United Nations human rights office would begin ...
france24.com/en/americas/20240424-maduro-announces-return-of-un-rights-office-to-venezuela
Exxon leads industry fight against UN plans to limit plastic: Petrochemical companies oppose global agreement that would cut production to curb pollution
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Trapped and starving, two families in Gaza Strip try to keep their children alive
nytimes.com/2024/04/23/world/middleeast/gaza-famine-starvation-children.html
Germany signals it will resume funding UNRWA: Germany will follow in the footsteps of Australia, Canada, Sweden, and Japan.
jpost.com/israel-hamas-war/article-798467
Poland donates $2 million to UN agencies for humanitarian aid in Gaza: Half will go to the World Food Program and the other half to the United Nations Relief and ...
notesfrompoland.com/2024/04/26/poland-donates-2-million-to-un-agencies-for-humanitarian-aid-in-gaza/
Lawyers seek UN help for release of American held by the Taliban for nearly two years
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2024/04/25/lawyers-seek-un-help-for-release-of-american-held-by-the-taliban-for-nearly-two-years
UN Watchdog to Travel to Tehran Over Concerns Iran Could Build a Nuclear Weapon: The United Nations’ atomic watchdog expects to meet senior Iranian officials ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-24/iran-s-nuclear-saber-rattling-raises-more-alarm-at-un-watchdog
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Dylan Edwards, Colorado's Leading Rusher in 2023, Reportedly Enters Transfer Portal
si.com/college/2024/04/23/dylan-edwards-colorado-transfer-portal
UN labor agency report warns of rising threat of excess heat, climate change on world's workers
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Iran, Pakistan urge UN Security Council to take action against Israel: Iran and Pakistan called on the United Nations Security Council in a joint statement ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/middle-east/2024/04/24/iran-pakistan-urge-un-security-council-to-take-action-against-israel
UN officials urge UK to reconsider plan to transfer asylum seekers to Rwanda: GENEVA: Two United Nations top officials on Tuesday called on the UK to reconsider ...
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Quick Glance: British Law on Deportation of Asylum Seekers to Rwanda
- The new British deportation law aims to curb illegal migration and secure the reelection of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.
- However, experts doubt the effectiveness of the law in stopping illegal migration to the UK.
- Rishi Sunak is under significant pressure due to political challenges in the election year, including inflation and healthcare issues.
- The Rwanda law intends to deport migrants without valid papers to Rwanda, although the efficacy of the law is being questioned.
The West has lost its judgment: Some 200 humanitarian workers, almost all Palestinians, have died in Gaza due to attacks by the Israeli army ...
english.elpais.com/international/2024-04-22/the-west-has-lost-its-judgment.html
IDF rejects ‘baseless’ claim it dug mass graves at Gaza hospital; analysts also doubt charge
timesofisrael.com/idf-rejects-baseless-claim-it-dug-mass-graves-at-gaza-hospital-analysts-also-doubt-charge/
UN Calls For Independent Investigation Into Gaza Mass Graves : The United Nations called for an independent investigation into mass graves found around Gaza ...
rollingstone.com/politics/politics-news/un-investigation-gaza-mass-graves-1235009511/
Sexual violence in conflict increased by 50% in 2023, says UN | Africanews: The UN's Special Representative on Sexual Violence in Conflict presented the annual ...
africanews.com/2024/04/24/sexual-violence-in-conflict-increased-by-50-in-2023-says-un/
IPL: The batting blitz turning cricket into baseball: Indian Premier League batters are fearlessly unleashing big shots, every match a six-hitting spectacle.
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Taliban government joins climate change talks for first time : The Taliban government has entered its first talks with the United Nations, donors and ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2024/04/24/taliban-government-join-climate-change-talks-for-first-time-
In numbers: 200 days of Israel’s war on Gaza: More than 34,000 Palestinians killed and vast swathes of the enclave are in ruins as Israel continues its assault.
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/23/by-the-numbers-200-days-of-israels-war-on-gaza
U.S. Refuses to Back U.N. Calls for Probe into Mass Graves at Gaza Hospitals: The Senate approved sending more money to Israel on the same day that the United ...
democracynow.org/2024/4/24/headlines/us_refuses_to_back_un_calls_for_probe_into_mass_graves_at_gaza_hospitals
Global talks to tackle plastic pollution hit critical stage: Thousands of negotiators and observers representing most of the world’s nations are gathering in the ...
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UN rights chief 'horrified' by mass grave reports at Gaza hospitals: Palestinian officials say more than 300 bodies have been found at Nasser and al-Shifa ...
bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-68881325
Asia hit hardest by climate and weather disasters last year, says UN: Asia was the world's most disaster-hit region from climate and weather hazards in 2023 ...
france24.com/en/asia-pacific/20240423-asia-hit-hardest-by-climate-and-weather-disasters-last-year-says-un
Security plan for Gaza aid workers still unclear with military pier to open soon: The U.N. wants its security forces to protect aid workers, one official says.
abcnews.go.com/International/security-plan-gaza-aid-workers-unclear-military-pier/story
Vaccines saved at least 154 million lives in 50 years, says WHO: Infants accounted for 101 million of the lives saved through immunisation over the five decades.
straitstimes.com/world/europe/vaccines-saved-at-least-154-million-lives-in-50-years-says-who
US-Russia faceoff at UNSC over nukes in space : The United States and Russia are set to face off over nuclear weapons in space at the United Nations Security ...
wionews.com/videos/us-russia-faceoff-at-unsc-over-nukes-in-space-714468
U.N. Finds Palestinian Refugee Agency Suffers From Political Bias: An investigation uncovered social-media posts and textbooks that allegedly violate U.N ...
wsj.com/world/middle-east/u-n-finds-palestinian-refugee-agency-suffers-from-political-bias-c2182da5
Recognition of Palestinian statehood is not the panacea it’s made out to be: A symbolic political act cannot put an end to Israeli crimes or grant Palestinians ...
aljazeera.com/opinions/2024/4/26/recognition-of-palestinian-statehood-is-not-the-panacea-its-made-out-to-be
As reality and perception clash, how is the economy really doing?: The Human Development Report considers why there is a gap between data showing improving ...
weforum.org/agenda/2024/04/how-can-we-bridge-the-gap-between-economic-fact-and-economic-sentiment-a-new-report-sheds-light/
Shohei Ohtani finding comfort zone with scandal (mostly) behind him. Watch out, MLB teams.
usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/columnist/gabe-lacques/2024/04/24/shohei-ohtani-stats-scandal-dodgers-first-month/73445941007/
Turkic Week begins in Geneva: Exhibition presents diverse array of cultural artifacts, photos, handicrafts and paintings
yenisafak.com/en/news/turkic-week-begins-in-geneva-3681904
An ode to perhaps the greatest Jewish baseball player on Passover: Today is the first full day of what was my favorite Jewish celebratory holiday as a kid: ...
cnn.com/2024/04/23/sport/hank-greenberg-greatest-jewish-baseball-player-spt-intl/
Tánaiste visits refugee camp during Middle East visit: Tánaiste Micheál Martin has visited a UNRWA Palestinian refugee camp south of the Jordanian capital Amman ...
rte.ie/news/world/2024/0424/1445317-tanaiste-visit/
Plastics treaty could have major benefit for Pacific: One scientist and his team say new data they've produced shows it is possible to achieve a goal of zero ...
rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/515247/plastics-treaty-could-have-major-benefit-for-pacific
Mama sloth gives birth to ‘tiny bundle’ at Colorado zoo. See the ‘adorable’ newborn
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The culinary game at MLB ballparks has exploded in the past 20 years. Eating healthy is a challenge
apnews.com/article/stadium-sports-food-9c0b41778da9d6269eb77fb24631e750
Washington has lost touch with reality. If it doesn't adapt, the world will pay: The US intelligence community recently released its annual threat assessment ...
middleeasteye.net/opinion/us-must-adapt-lost-touch-reality-world-pay
Canada charges two ex-UN employees with conspiracy to sell military gear in Libya
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2024/04/24/canada-charges-two-ex-un-employees-with-conspiracy-to-sell-military-gear-in-libya
Israel yet to prove UNRWA staff as members of terrorist groups, review finds: Israel stepped up its accusations in March, saying over 450 UNRWA staff were ...
rnz.co.nz/news/world/514980/israel-yet-to-prove-unrwa-staff-as-members-of-terrorist-groups-review-finds
Flurry of Colorado gun bills advance in legislature, with one now headed to Gov. Polis’ desk
denverpost.com/2024/04/22/colorado-legislature-gun-reform-bills-democrats/
UN in Libya urges probe into death of detained activist: The United Nations Libya mission (UNSMIL) urged authorities in the eastern-ruled part of the country to ...
reuters.com/world/africa/un-libya-urges-probe-into-death-detained-activist-2024-04-21/
UN gives update on UNRWA staff accused by Israel of Oct. 7 involvement: Of the initial 12 accused by Israel, UNRWA fired 10 people and said the remaining two are ...
jpost.com/israel-hamas-war/article-798821
Egypt detains women protesting Israel's war on Gaza outside UN Women office in Cairo
middleeasteye.net/news/egypt-detains-women-protesting-against-israels-war-gaza-outside-un-women-cairo
Colorado's Cody Williams, expected lottery pick, to enter NBA draft - ESPN: Colorado freshman guard Cody Williams -- an expected lottery pick -- is entering the ...
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Jimmy Davis-Goff: Death of an adventurer with an ‘all-encompassing sense of life’
irishtimes.com/obituaries/2024/04/27/james-davis-goff-obituary-adventurer-who-dedicated-his-life-to-helping/
Pac-12 financial projections: Move into Big 12 will lower, not eliminate campus subsidies for Four Corners schools
mercurynews.com/2024/04/22/pac-12-financial-projections-move-into-big-12-will-lower-not-eliminate-campus-subsidies-for-four-corners-schools/
Weatherford high school student directs racial slur toward Euless Trinity baseball player
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Look: This satellite-powered smart phone could save lives in refugee camps - News | Khaleej Times
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UN urges probe into Libyan activist’s death in custody: TRIPOLI: The United Nations Support Mission in Libya called Sunday for an investigation into a political ...
arabnews.com/node/2496736/world
Arab League signs ‘Action Plan’ deal with UN Women | kuwaittimes: Arab League signs ‘Action Plan’ deal with UN Women - Kuwait - CAIRO: The Arab League’s Social ...
kuwaittimes.com/article/13374/kuwait/other-news/arab-league-signs-action-plan-deal-with-un-women/
Ukraine's UN envoy: Russia uses sexual violence as weapon of war: Citing testimony from people released from Russian captivity, Ukraine's UN envoy ...
kyivindependent.com/ukraines-un-envoy-russia-uses-sexual-violence-as-weapon-of-war/
'Staggering' number of workers facing health hazards linked to climate change: UN
channelnewsasia.com/sustainability/staggering-workers-health-hazards-climate-change-un-4283101
RB Syveon Wilkerson hops in the portal after nearly a year with the Buffaloes: After appearing in 11 games with the Buffaloes last season Wilkerson plans to play ...
247sports.com/article/colorado-football-running-back-syveon-wilkerson-hops-in-transfer-portal-after-nearly-a-year-with-the-buffaloes-230869216/
Nature has a mixtape. The U.N. hopes young people will listen to it : The Museum for the United Nations has partnered with musicians to re-release some of their ...
npr.org/2024/04/22/1246277624/earth-day-nature-music-climate-united-nations
Biden replaces coordinator for Gaza aid with head of US Institute of Peace: The Biden administration is appointing the head of the U.S. Institute of Peace (USIP) ...
thehill.com/policy/4620628-biden-replaces-coordinator-for-gaza-aid-with-head-of-us-institute-of-peace/
'Difficult to comprehend' Gaza bombing campaign - Martin: Tánaiste Micheál Martin has said it was "very difficult to comprehend" what he ...
rte.ie/news/2024/0423/1445100-micheal-martin-middle-east/
Avalanche-Jets Game 1 Quick Hits: Josh Manson’s regrettable first period helps sink Colorado in defeat
denverpost.com/2024/04/21/avalanche-jets-game-1-quick-josh-manson-first-period/
Primary schools to start lessons against corruption, govt says : The new curriculum creates awareness of all types of corruption and also sensitises young people ...
monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/primary-schools-to-start-lessons-against-corruption-govt-says--4601792
US troops begin constructing Gaza pier, aiming to have it operational by early May
timesofisrael.com/us-troops-begin-constructing-gaza-pier-aiming-to-have-it-operational-by-early-may/
UN official says it could take 14 years or more to clear rubble from Gaza: The extensive amount of rubble left by Israel's devastating war in the Gaza Strip ...
thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2024/04/27/un-official-says-it-could-take-14-years-or-more-to-clear-rubble-from-gaza
282 million people faced acute hunger in 2023, with the worst famine in Gaza: UN report
financialexpress.com/world-news/282-million-people-faced-acute-hunger-in-2023-with-the-worst-famine-in-gaza-un-report/3468067/
Quick Glance: Over 280 Million People Worldwide Affected by Severe Hunger
- Nearly 282 million individuals across various countries faced acute hunger in 2023, with the war-torn Gaza Strip having the highest number of people experiencing famine.
- The United Nations report revealed that 24 million more people were dealing with acute food shortages compared to 2022, primarily due to a significant decline in food security, especially in Gaza and Sudan.
- Of those on the brink of famine - 577,000 individuals - over 80% were located in Gaza, while numerous others in nations like South Sudan, Burkina Faso, Somalia, and Mali were also enduring extreme hunger.
- UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres labeled the report as 'a reckoning of human failure' and emphasized the need for an urgent response to address the root causes of acute hunger and malnutrition, as well as overhaul food supply systems.
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