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Thursday, 11 April 2024 23:05
USA: Arizona’s controversial decision on abortion
In Arizona, Republican lawmakers faced a backlash as they swiftly shut down discussion on repealing a 1864 law banning abortion without exceptions, causing uproar. The state supreme court decided on 10 April to enforce the law:…
Thursday, 11 April 2024 22:58
USA: pastor and wife mourn their daughter
Prominent American pastor Ed Young and his wife Lisa have opened up about the recent tragic loss of their 34-year-old daughter, LeeBeth. LeeBeth battled loneliness, depression, and alcoholism following a tumultuous breakup a few years ago.…
Friday, 05 April 2024 09:51
Taiwan: aftermath of major earthquake
Taiwan is grappling with the aftermath of its strongest earthquake in 25 years, leaving over 35 people missing and more than 660 trapped. The quake, measuring at least 7.2, struck near Hualien on 3 April, causing…
Friday, 05 April 2024 09:46
Gaza: Israel accused of targeting aid workers
Humanitarian groups have accused Israeli forces of intentionally targeting them in Gaza, after the airstrike on 1 April on a World Central Kitchen (WCK) convoy. Seven aid workers, including three Britons, were killed in the airstrike.…
Friday, 05 April 2024 09:44
South Africa: illegal migration across porous border
In the town of Musina, Portie Murevesi, heavily pregnant, has found refuge after a brutal assault. She is one of many migrants undertaking perilous journeys to reach South Africa. Tales of violence, including rape and murder,…
Friday, 05 April 2024 09:42
Colombia / Panama: failure to protect migrants criticised
Human Rights Watch (HRW) has criticised Colombia and Panama for failing to protect migrants and asylum seekers crossing the perilous Darien Gap jungle route between the two countries. The report highlighted inadequate protection and investigation of…