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Africa May 16, 2024

Tunisian lawyers strike in protest, alleging torture of arrested colleague

Lawyers in Tunisia protested recent arrests on Thursday, including two lawyers who were charged with violating a cybercrime statute targeting fake news.

Israel May 16, 2024

UN envoy for sexual violence under fire for no-show at meeting on Hamas’ hostages held in Gaza

The United Nations Security Council will meet informally Thursday to discuss the issue of Israeli hostages being held in Gaza by Hamas and ways to get them released.

Thailand May 16, 2024

Human rights group urges Thai government to halt forced repatriation of political dissidents

Human Rights Watch, a human rights group, has called on the Thai government to cease the forced return of political dissidents to their authoritarian home countries.

Africa May 15, 2024

Child soldiers used by Islamist group in Mozambique attacks, says Human Rights Watch

In Mozambique, an Islamist group operating used children in attacks on a town last week. Human Rights Watch reported residents who fled recognized some boys as their missing relatives.

Israel May 15, 2024

IDF claims photos show Hamas combatants inside UN compound in Rafah

Three Hamas combatants were captured on drone footage within the United Nations Relief & Works Agency compound in Rafah, according to Israeli Defense Force leadership.

Europe May 15, 2024

Hungary to oppose UN resolution commemorating 1995 genocide in Bosnia, minister says

Hungary has declared its intention to vote against a United Nations resolution commemorating the 1995 genocide of Bosnian Muslims at Srebrenica, officials say.

Fox News Flash May 14, 2024

'Gullible' Biden admin lambasted by Sen. Cotton for 'de facto' supporting Hamas victory over Israel

Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., joined "Fox & Friends" Tuesday to discuss the United Nations putting out a report with false numbers of deaths in Gaza as the war in Israel is ongoing.

Israel May 14, 2024

Israel releases new Gaza civilian death toll, says Hamas’ numbers are ‘fake and fabricated’

Israel for the first time has released its estimate of how many civilians it believes have died during fighting against Hamas inside the Gaza Strip.

Chicago May 14, 2024

Dolton board makes new move against scandal-ridden 'supermayor' Tiffany Henyard

Dolton board members have appointed a mayor pro tempore to serve in place of controversial Mayor Tiffany Henyard should she not to execute her duties

Syria May 14, 2024

Syrian refugees return home as anti-refugee sentiment intensifies in Lebanon

More than 300 Syrians refugees were forced to return back home to an uncertain future in Syria as anti-refugee sentiment surges in northeastern Lebanon.