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POLITICS February 19, 2023

Denver councilman with wheelchair forced to lift himself onto debate stage: 'Humiliating experience'

Denver City Council member Chris Hinds, who uses a wheelchair, was seen on video lifting himself onto a debate stage because it lacked wheelchair access.

Jamaica February 17, 2023

Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness will not face corruption charges in conflict of interest case

Andrew Holness, the prime minister of Jamaica, will not face charges in a conflict of interest case from when he was the country's education minister.

Russia February 17, 2023

European Union lawmakers condemn IOC's decision to set path for Russian athletes to compete in Paris games

The International Olympic Committee has created a path for Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete in the 2024 Paris Games. EU lawmakers have condemned the IOC's decision.

Turkey February 16, 2023

UN pushes for $1B in funding for Turkish earthquake survivors

The United Nations has launched a $1 billion appeal to ensure humanitarian aid for 5.2 million survivors of the earthquake that devastated Turkey and Syria last week.

TERRORISM February 16, 2023

Iran believed to house suspected new al-Qaeda leader: UN report

The UN has asserted that al-Qaeda has a new unofficial leader following the death of Ayman al-Zawahiri during U.S. air strikes in Kabul in July 2022.

Jamaica February 16, 2023

Jamaican anti-corruption agency investigating the country's prime minister for potential conflict of interest

Jamaica's anti-corruption agency is investigating Prime Minister Andrew Holness for his role in a potential conflict of interest case involving construction contracts.

US February 16, 2023

Defense Secretary Austin says US would enter conflict if Russia attacks Estonia

Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin III told press at a NATO meeting of defense ministers that if Estonia was attacked by Russia, the US would enter the conflict.

Syria February 16, 2023

United Nations official says the Syrian death toll from earthquake is likely to rise

The death toll from the earthquake in Syria last week is expected to rise according to a United Nations official. Teams across the country continue to remove rubble from affected areas.

Ukraine February 15, 2023

Ukrainian farms eligible for funding through United Nation's International Fund for Agricultural Development

Small farms in Ukraine will be eligible for funding through the United Nations' International Fund for Agricultural Development. The small farms play a big role in feeding the country.

Syria February 14, 2023

UN calls for $397M in humanitarian aid for Syrian earthquake survivors

The United Nations made a $397 million appeal Tuesday for humanitarian aid intended for Syrian survivors of the deadly earthquake which impacted both Turkey and Syria.