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Russia March 6, 2024

UN atomic watchdog addresses safety of Ukrainian nuclear plant caught in crossfire

IAEA Director-General Rafael Mariano Grossi visited Russia to address concerns about the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant in Ukraine, which has been affected by the war.

Israel March 6, 2024

World, UN signal no exit for civilians caught up in Gaza war: 'Politically toxic'

Millions of refugees from other conflicts have been resettled both around the globe, but offering Palestinians from Gaza an escape route is a thorny issue.

World March 6, 2024

More than 8,500 migrants died worldwide in 2023, UN agency reports

More than 8,500 migrants died on land and sea routes worldwide last year, marking a record high since tallies began in 2014, according to the U.N. migration agency.

Middle East March 6, 2024

World's largest hunger crisis looms in Sudan due to ongoing conflict, UN official warns

A conflict between rival generals in Sudan has escalated into a crisis, risking the world's largest hunger emergency, according to Cindy McCain, the top U.N. food official.

Central America March 5, 2024

Former Honduran president appears in NYC, takes stand in drug trafficking trial

Former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández took the stand Tuesday at his New York trial, denying charges he protected drug dealers in exchange for bribes.

Europe March 5, 2024

Albania imprisons ethnic Greek mayor on vote-buying charges, stoking regional tension fears

An Albanian court on Tuesday imprisoned Dhionisios Alfred Beleri on vote-buying charges, raising concerns over potential ramifications regarding neighboring Greece.

Israel March 5, 2024

Israel cease-fire negotiations end without breakthrough with Ramadan days away, Egypt says

Negotiations between Hamas and Egypt, for a cease-fire in Gaza and the release of Israeli hostages ended on Tuesday without breakthrough, officials say.

Asia March 5, 2024

Vietnam real estate tycoon faces death penalty in $12.5 billion corruption trial

Truong My Lan, a prominent real estate figure in Vietnam, is currently facing trial for alleged fraud amounting to $12.5 billion. She is accused of embezzling bank funds.

CRIME March 5, 2024

'Royal family' of Haiti gang that kidnapped American missionaries taken down by feds before jailbreak battle

U.S. prosecutors took down the leaders of one of Haiti's most powerful gangs, which set the stage for Jimmy "Barbeque" Chérizier's rise to power

Israel March 4, 2024

UN finally recognizes that Israeli women were raped, sexually attacked by Hamas terrorists

The U.N. finally said Hamas terrorists carried out extreme acts of sexual violence against Israelis. This comes as the IDF released recordings of U.N. workers allegedly involved in the Oct. 7 massacre.