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World News in Brief: Support for Haiti mission, challenge of ‘commodity dependence’, Iran’s ‘strict’ hijab law

Kenya has offered to lead the multinational mission that aims to provide much needed back up to the national police in a bid to regain control of the streets from gang rule, which has plunged the country into chaos in recent months.  Kenya was joined by the Bahamas, Bangladesh, Barbados, Benin, Chad and Jamaica in […]

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Pillay: Israel is helped by ‘powerful States’ in violation of Palestinians’ rights

When tensions erupted in East Jerusalem in April 2021 at the beginning of the holy Muslim month of Ramadan, daily clashes involving Palestinians, Israeli settlers and Israeli forces led to spiraling violence and death. In response, the Human Rights Council set up a top panel of independent rights experts to investigate reports of violations of […]

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ASTRAZENECA confirms in England that its vaccine can produce thrombi

The company AstraZeneca confirms in official documents that its vaccine against COVID-19 can cause side effects such as thrombosis. And it has done so due to the publication in The Telegraph newspaper of a series of data on a class action lawsuit filed in the English High Court for 51 cases of people who have […]

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Exploring the new iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro: an overview

Apple’s latest flagship phones, the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro, have stirred up anticipation and speculation. As tech enthusiasts eagerly awaited the unveiling of new features and enhancements, let’s delve into what these devices have to offer. In the ever-evolving landscape of smartphone technology, Apple’s challenge lies in delivering innovations that captivate users. With […]

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UN official urges South Sudan to lift taxes halting aid

Since February, authorities have imposed a series of new taxes and charges at border crossings and within the country. These measures have impacted over 60,000 people, particularly in remote areas where humanitarian operations are already limited. This number is expected to rise to 145,000 by the end of May if the measures remain in place. […]

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UN rights chief urges Georgia to scrap ‘foreign influence’ bill

Thousands of people have taken to the streets for days to protest the draft Law on Transparency of Foreign Influence, which would require media and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) receiving more than 20 per cent of funding from abroad to register as “organizations acting in the interest of a foreign power”.  Respect human rights  Mr. Türk […]

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Exploring the History of Consoles: From Nintendo to Sony

The gaming industry has witnessed the rise and fall of various consoles over the years. From Nintendo’s groundbreaking innovations to Sony’s dominance in the market, each era has brought its own set of challenges and triumphs. In this article, we’ll delve into the evolution of consoles, highlighting key moments and assessing their impact on gaming […]

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MEPs adopt plans to boost Europe’s Net-Zero technology production | News

The “Net-Zero industry Act”, already informally agreed upon with the Council, sets a target for Europe to produce 40% of its annual deployment needs in net-zero technologies by 2030, based on National Energy and Climate Plans (NECPs) and to capture 15% of the global market value for these technologies. Technologies to be supported include all […]

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Children’s shoes left behind illustrate chaos of fleeing Khan Younis: UN humanitarians

“They used to shelter inside the school yard here, inside the classrooms, using all the external space. Now, there’s nothing left. Everybody evacuated very quickly,” said UNRWA communications officer Louise Wateridge.  Writing in a social media post on X that abandoned children’s shoes were “everywhere” at the school, the UNRWA officer also pointed to rubble […]

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UQ turns CO2 into sustainable power

University of Queensland researchers have built a generator that absorbs carbon dioxide (CO2) to make electricity. Dr Zhuyuan Wang from UQ’s Dow Centre for Sustainable Engineering Innovation says the small, proof-of-concept nanogenerator is carbon negative because it consumes the greenhouse gas. The UQ-developed technology absorbs carbon dioxide and generates electricity. Image credit: University of Queensland“This […]

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Europe Day 2024: European institutions welcome citizens to their Open Day events | News

On the occasion of Europe Day, citizens will have the opportunity to visit all the EU institutions in Brussels and beyond, learning more about what Europe does for and with them. European Parliament The Europe Day event in the European Parliament on 4 May will start with an opening ceremony with Vice-President Marc Angel (S&D, […]

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France’s National Library has placed four books from the 19th century under “quarantine”

The National Library of France has placed four books from the 19th century “under quarantine”, reported AFP. The reason is that their covers contain arsenic. The discovery was made about five years ago. University scientists have discovered the chemical element in the covers. The German-American research program Poison Book Project deals with such publications. Most […]

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UN expresses solidarity with Kenya following deadly floods

Mr. Guterres was saddened by the loss of life and damage caused by flash flooding in the capital, Nairobi, and other parts of the country, his spokesperson said on Monday. The Secretary-General extended his condolences and solidarity to the families of the victims and to the people and Government of Kenya. On Monday, rescue teams […]

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Gaza protests: UN rights chief flags ‘disproportionate’ police action on US campuses

In recent days, demonstrations unfolding through tented encampments on school grounds – sparked by students at New York’s prestigious Columbia University who are demanding authorities divest from Israel due to its occupation and military assault on Gaza – have spread nationwide. University authorities from the west to east coast have taken different approaches, ranging from […]

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Astronomers capture magnetic fields twirling around black hole

A new image from the Event Horizon Telescope collaboration, which includes researchers and telescopes of the University of Arizona, has uncovered strong and organized magnetic fields spiraling from the edge of the supermassive black hole Sagittarius A*, or Sgr A*. The Event Horizon Telescope (EHT) collaboration, which in 2022 presented the first image of Sagittarius […]

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EU election campaign stresses importance of voting to protect democracy | News

Between 6 and 9 June 2024, more than 370 million people across 27 Member States are called to vote in the European elections. To further inform EU citizens and encourage them to vote, the European Parliament is embarking on the second phase of its institutional communication strategy. With “Use Your Vote. Or others will decide […]

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