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Russia Closes Oldest Rights Group

Posted on Tuesday, December 28, 2021

In an Orwellian move that critics view resembling the Soviet-era, Russia’s Supreme Court banned Tuesday one of the country’s oldest and main human rights groups.

Congo attacks show Islamic State’s expansion across Africa

Posted on Tuesday, December 28, 2021

The Islamic State’s foothold across Africa is expanding amid a recent spate of gruesome attacks and there are growing fears in Washington that the terror group, as well as other extremist outfits like it will use the continent…

Afghanistan anti-Taliban resistance begs for U.S. support, gets nothing from Biden

Posted on Tuesday, December 28, 2021

Pro-democracy fighters in Afghanistan‘s Panjshir Valley may be bloodied but are not bowed in opposing the Taliban, who have claimed victory over the entire country, a resistance leader told The Washington Times.

Iran nuclear talks resume in Vienna; EU diplomat warns of ‘difficult’ work ahead

Posted on Tuesday, December 28, 2021

Negotiators trying to save the landmark Iran nuclear deal resumed discussions on Monday with the EU chair warning of “difficult” work ahead.

UN Condemns Myanmar Christmas Eve Massacre (Worthy News In-depth)

Posted on Tuesday, December 28, 2021

The new United Nations special envoy to Myanmar has condemned escalating violence in the country after the ruling army reportedly killed up to 38 people on Christmas Eve.

‘Iran deal put us on cruise control heading over a cliff,’ former envoy warns

Posted on Tuesday, December 28, 2021

Former Israeli Ambassador to the US Ron Dermer this week defended his government's positions that encouraged the United States to leave the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, and supported Israel's current position that the US must leave a military…

Russia ‘not bluffing’ on NATO rollback, warns of ‘large-scale conflict in Europe’

Posted on Tuesday, December 28, 2021

Russia will not drop a demand that NATO “be rolled back” to its 1997 boundaries, according to a senior Russian envoy, a requirement backed by the threat of “a large-scale conflict in Europe” arising out of Ukraine.

US and Russia to hold talks on January 10, official says

Posted on Monday, December 27, 2021

The United States and Russia are set to hold dialogue on nuclear arms control and tensions over a military build up around Ukraine on January 10, a White House official said on Monday.

Weather disasters around world cost $20 billion more than last year: NGO

Posted on Sunday, December 26, 2021

The ten most expensive weather disasters this year caused more than $170 billion in damage, $20 billion more than in 2020, a British aid group said Monday.

Saudi-led Coalition Launches ‘Large-Scale’ Yemen Operation

Posted on Sunday, December 26, 2021

A Saudi-led coalition on Saturday launched a “large-scale” assault on Yemen after a projectile killed two people in the kingdom, in the first such deaths in three years caused by the Iran-backed Houthi rebels.

COVID-19: Around 8,000 flights cancelled globally over Christmas weekend due to coronavirus

Posted on Sunday, December 26, 2021

Around 8,000 flights were canceled globally over Christmas weekend as airlines experienced staff shortages due to COVID-19.

Volcano that destroyed 3,000 buildings in Spain stops erupting after 3 months

Posted on Sunday, December 26, 2021

Authorities on one of Spain’s Canary Islands declared a volcanic eruption that started in September officially finished Saturday following 10 days of no lava flows, seismic activity or significant sulfur dioxide emissions.

Russia withdraws 10,000 troops from Ukrainian border ahead of planned negotiations next month

Posted on Sunday, December 26, 2021

Russia has withdrawn over 10,000 troops from the Ukrainian border as it prepares to enter security discussions with the Biden administration in the new year.

Christmas Cancelled In Europe?

Posted on Sunday, December 26, 2021

Christians across the European Union began celebrating Christmas after the EU’s executive sought to cancel it as a feast with Christian roots.

China To Control World’s Rare Earths

Posted on Sunday, December 26, 2021

In a Christmas setback for the United States, China moved to cement its position as the world’s dominant supplier of “rare earth,” 17 minerals for consumer electronics and military equipment.

South Africa’s Anti-Apartheid Bishop Tutu Dies At 90

Posted on Sunday, December 26, 2021

Desmond Tutu, the Anglican church leader who received the Nobel Peace Prize “for his role as a unifying leader figure in the non-violent campaign to resolve the problem of apartheid in South Africa,” has died. He was 90…

Europe, Canada Fear Russian Mercenaries In Mali

Posted on Friday, December 24, 2021

France and 14 European allies, as well as Canada, have condemned the alleged deployment of Russian mercenaries in the West African country of Mali.

Russia Doesn’t Rule Out Invasion Ukraine

Posted on Friday, December 24, 2021

Russian President Vladimir Putin has indirectly warned the West that his troops will invade Ukraine unless it gives immediate security guarantees.

UK data suggest hospitalization 50-70% less likely with Omicron than Delta

Posted on Thursday, December 23, 2021

Preliminary data suggest that people with the Omicron variant of the coronavirus are between 50 and 70 percent less likely to need hospitalization than those with the Delta strain, Britain’s public health agency said Thursday.

Iran, world powers to launch fresh round of talks to salvage nuclear pact

Posted on Thursday, December 23, 2021

Negotiators from Iran and five world powers that are trying to revive a tattered 2015 nuclear deal will resume talks in Vienna next week, the European Union said Thursday, confirming that a new round will be officially launched…

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