Month: January 2023
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How Egyptian police hunt LGBT people on dating apps
The BBC has seen evidence of how officers pose as dates online to seek out and arrest their targets. BBC News – World…
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Antony Blinken in Jerusalem: Urgent steps needed for calm
The US Secretary of State also calls for a two-state solution, following bloody attacks on Israelis. BBC News – World…
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Super Bowl 57: Empire State Building trolls New York Giants and Jets
New Yorkers were not happy after the Empire State building lit up in the colours of fellow NFL side and fierce rivals the Philadelphia Eagles. BBC News – World…
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Kyle Smaine: US freestyle skier dies aged 31 in avalanche in Japan
Former US world champion freestyle skier Kyle Smaine dies in an avalanche in Japan. BBC News – World…
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Pakistan mosque blast: Police targeted in attack that kills 47
More than 150 were injured in the attack at a crowded mosque in the city of Peshawar. BBC News – World…
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Andrea Riseborough: Oscar nomination to be reviewed by Academy
The Academy will review Andrea Riseborough’s nomination amid discussions about her campaign. BBC News – World…
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‘A great victory’: Odesa mayor reacts to UNESCO Heritage List inclusion
In an interview with UN News, Gennady Trukhanov, the Mayor of Odesa, describes the inclusion of the historic city centre and port in the UNESCO World Heritage List as a great victory, which will help in the protection of the Odesa’s cultural treasures. UN News – Europe …
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Israel-Palestine: UNICEF warns children are paying ‘the highest price’ as violence escalates
Alarmed by the recent killing and injury of many children in Israel and Palestine, the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) voiced an appeal to parties on Monday to de-escalate tensions and refrain from violence. UN News
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Libya: human rights abuses must be addressed, says UN probe
Top UN-appointed independent rights investigators on Monday urged the authorities to share more information on mass graves and other serious crimes linked to the country’s civil war. UN News
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Iran says drone attack on military site in Isfahan was thwarted
The site suffered some damage, with unconfirmed US media reports saying Israel carried it out. BBC News – World…