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Africa February 6, 2024

Regional authority condemns Senegal's presidential election delay

The Economic Community of West African States on Tuesday castigated Senegal's decision to delay its coming presidential election by 10 months.

Asia February 6, 2024

Top Sri Lankan official out after counterfeit drug scandal arrest

Sri Lankan Environment Minister Keheliya Rambukwella has resigned from his post after being arrested for his alleged involvement in a counterfeit drug purchase.

Israel February 6, 2024

Israel's evacuation orders cover more than two-thirds of the Gaza Strip as war with Hamas continues

Israel's military has ordered evacuations that now cover more than two-thirds of the Gaza Strip as the country's war with Hamas continues into its fourth month.

World February 5, 2024

UN appoints independent review of UNRWA amid allegations its workers joined Hamas-led attack on Israel

U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres announced the appointment of an independent review to assess UNRWA and allegations its workers helped Hamas attack Israel.

World February 5, 2024

Japan and Italy to increase cooperation, economic ties as Rome looks for a stronger Indo-Pacific presence

Japanese and Italian leaders discussed a push in cooperation for security and defense as Rome looks to increase its Indo-Pacific presence throughout the region.

UNITED NATIONS February 5, 2024

United Nations Foundation is quietly fueling climate policy, funding staff in Dem states

EXCLUSIVE: The United Nations Foundation, a nonprofit affiliate of the U.N., is quietly funding staff positions and policymaking roles throughout state governments.

Central America February 2, 2024

Former Panama president's money laundering sentence stands, likely dooming election prospects this year

The Panamanian Supreme Court upheld Friday the sentence of former President Ricardo Martinelli, which will likely bar him from this year's election.

Middle East February 2, 2024

Starvation deaths reported in Sudan Civil War, UN food agency says

The United Nations' food agency acknowledged Friday reports of starvation-induced deaths in Sudan amid a mass-casualty civil war between military and paramilitary forces.

LIFESTYLE February 2, 2024

Meet the American who gave birth to the civil rights movement, Alberta King, 'gave her all for Christ'

Alberta Williams King, mother of Martin Luther King Jr., lived a life of deep faith punctuated by deep anguish; she lost both sons tragically and then was shot dead in 1974.

UNITED NATIONS February 1, 2024

UNRWA says it could shut down by end of February if funding 'remains suspended'

The head of UNRWA announced the organization will “likely" shut down by the end of February if funding remains suspended following terrorism allegations.