Month: January 2023
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Pope in DR Congo: ‘Hands off Africa’ says Pope Francis in Kinshasa speech
Pope Francis gave a speech where he spoke of the centuries of exploitation faced by the country. BBC News – World…
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Fresh protests take place across France against pension age rise
Eight unions are taking part in the strike, which has disrupted schools, public transport and oil refineries. BBC News – World…
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Antony Blinken: Settlements hinder Israeli-Palestinian peace
The US secretary of state says there is “a shrinking horizon of hope for the Palestinians”. BBC News – World…
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Alfredo Cospito: Hunger-striking Italian anarchist moved amid protests
Alfredo Cospito has been refusing food for more than 100 days in protest at harsh prison conditions. BBC News – World…
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George Santos to step down from House committees
The 34-year-old Republican has faced calls to resign after admitting he fabricated parts of his CV. BBC News – World…
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Vistara: Italian woman ‘punched and spat’ on India flight
The Italian woman, who was arrested on a complaint by crew, has denied the allegations against her. BBC News – World…
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Secretive Saudi executions leave families in the dark
Relatives of prisoners are given no advance warning of executions, and left with no bodies to bury. BBC News – World…
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Saudi Arabia a strategic partner in UN support for Palestine refugees, amid concern over escalating violence
Youth empowerment and employment figured heavily in discussions between Saudi officials and the head of the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA), held in the kingdom last weekend. UN News
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Pakistan mosque blast: More confirmed dead in marathon search of rubble
An inquiry is under way into how a suicide bomber got into the high-security police quarters in Peshawar. BBC News – World…
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Ukraine war: Joe Biden rules out sending F-16 fighter jets
Kyiv says it urgently needs further aid to help take control of the country’s airspace from Russia. BBC News – World…