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Russia seeks to rejoin UN Human Rights Council despite its war on Ukraine
September 27, 2023
Russia seeks to rejoin UN Human Rights Council despite its war on Ukraine
Russia is formally seeking to rejoin the United Nations’ Human Rights Council, nearly 18 months after it was suspended from…
North Korea to ‘expel’ US soldier Travis King, who crossed from South, state media reports
September 27, 2023
North Korea to ‘expel’ US soldier Travis King, who crossed from South, state media reports
CNN — North Korea has decided “to expel” US Army Private Travis King, who crossed into the North from South…
Costa Rica president orders state of emergency amid surge of migrants heading to the US
September 27, 2023
Costa Rica president orders state of emergency amid surge of migrants heading to the US
CNN — Costa Rica’s president has ordered a state of emergency, citing a surge of migrants crossing through the country…
UN slams France’s decision to ban French athletes’ hijabs at 2024 Olympics
September 27, 2023
UN slams France’s decision to ban French athletes’ hijabs at 2024 Olympics
Paris CNN — The United Nations’ human rights office has criticized the French government for banning French athletes from wearing…
China has poured billions into Africa’s infrastructure. Is it now tightening the tap?
September 27, 2023
China has poured billions into Africa’s infrastructure. Is it now tightening the tap?
Hong Kong CNN — The inauguration of two new electricity-generating units in Zimbabwe’s Hwange power station last month was not…
South Korea showcases missiles, drones and tanks in rare military parade
September 26, 2023
South Korea showcases missiles, drones and tanks in rare military parade
Seoul, South Korea CNN — South Korea showcased an arsenal of advanced weaponry in a military parade on Tuesday, rolling…
Chinese dissident ‘stranded’ in Taiwan airport pleads for asylum in US or Canada
September 26, 2023
Chinese dissident ‘stranded’ in Taiwan airport pleads for asylum in US or Canada
Taipei, Taiwan CNN — A Chinese dissident who has been living in a Taiwanese airport since Friday has pleaded for…
France is moving homeless people out of Paris. The city hosts the Olympic Games next summer
September 26, 2023
France is moving homeless people out of Paris. The city hosts the Olympic Games next summer
Paris CNN — It’s 6.30 a.m. on a late summer morning in Paris. Amid the rumbling coming from the Stalingrad…
Ukraine claims commander of Russia’s Black Sea Fleet was killed in Sevastopol attack
September 26, 2023
Ukraine claims commander of Russia’s Black Sea Fleet was killed in Sevastopol attack
CNN — Ukraine has claimed it killed the commander of Russia’s Black Sea Fleet, in one of Kyiv’s boldest attacks…
Ukraine says Russian ships still launching strikes after alleged death of commander as US Abrams tanks arrive
September 26, 2023
Ukraine says Russian ships still launching strikes after alleged death of commander as US Abrams tanks arrive
CNN — Russian warships were still launching attacks on Ukraine following the claim from Kyiv that the commander of Moscow’s…