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UNITED NATIONS May 23, 2024

1995 Srebrenica genocide to be commemorated annually under UN resolution, amid Serb opposition

The U.N. has approved a resolution establishing an annual day to commemorate the 1995 genocide of more than 8,000 Bosnian Muslims by Bosnian Serbs. Serbs oppose the move.

Roman Catholic May 23, 2024

Catholic monk comes out as transgender with diocese's permission

A Catholic monk in Kentucky, Christian Matson, has come out publicly as transgender without objection from the diocese, doing so on Pentecost.

Africa May 23, 2024

Tunisian journalists jailed for criticizing the government, sparking outcry over press crackdown

Two Tunisian journalists were sentenced to one year in prison on Wednesday for criticizing the government. Both journalists denied the allegations in court.

Thailand May 23, 2024

Thai PM faces expulsion as court accepts ethics probe over controversial Cabinet appointment

Thailand's Constitutional Court accepted a petition from outgoing senators to investigate Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin over the appointment of a Cabinet member.

Africa May 22, 2024

From Zambia to Afghanistan, WFP warns El Niño's extreme weather is causing a surge in hunger

The UN's World Food Programme is calling on donors for help as extreme weather related to the El Niño phenomenon is causing a hunger surge in countries including Afghanistan and Zambia.

Europe May 22, 2024

Bosnian Serb leader threatens to secede from Bosnia ahead of UN vote on genocide

A planned U.N. vote on establishing an annual day to commemorate the 1995 genocide of more than 8,000 Bosnian Muslims by Bosnian Serbs has sparked political controversy.

Russia May 22, 2024

Baltic Sea nations voice concern as Russia considers revising maritime border

Leaders in the Baltic Sea region voiced concerns on Wednesday about reports of Russia potentially revising its territorial waters' borders, officials say.

Iran May 22, 2024

Death of Iran's president temporarily halts UN nuclear talks, official says

Talks between Tehran and the UN nuclear watchdog have been temporarily halted following a helicopter crash that claimed the lives of Iran's president and foreign minister.

Asia May 22, 2024

Top Vietnamese security official sworn in as president, worrying human rights groups

Vietnam’s National Assembly has confirmed the country’s top security official, To Lam, as its new president. Human rights groups worry Lam could further suppress citizens' liberties.

Israel May 22, 2024

UN plans new aid routes in Gaza after desperate crowds halt deliveries from US-built pier

The UN has revised its aid delivery routes within Gaza after crowds of desperate Palestinians intercepted 11 trucks, halting deliveries for three days.