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Irish FM slams ‘abuse’ of veto power at UN Security Council
Feb 18, 2024 09:06The Irish foreign minister has censured the “dysfunctional” United Nations Security Council (UNSC), saying the five-state veto power at the council has “no place in the 21st century.”
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Algeria pushes for UNSC resolution on Gaza truce; US vows to veto it
Feb 18, 2024 06:52Algeria requested the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) to vote on a draft resolution that demands an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza, a move the United States - a Council veto power – has pledged to veto.
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ICJ to hold hearings on decades-long Israeli occupation of Palestine
Feb 18, 2024 06:44The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is set to hold as of February 19 hearings on the legal consequences of Israel’s decades-long occupation of Palestinian territories, with an unprecedented number of countries and international organizations expected to give evidence at the world’s highest court.
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Pro-Palestine protesters march in London to mark Global Day of Action for Gaza
Feb 18, 2024 05:11Hundreds of thousands of pro-Palestine protesters have staged a fresh march against the Israeli regime in the British capital city of London, demanding a ceasefire in Gaza.
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China: Palestinian statehood key to end world’s ‘longest-lasting injustice’
Feb 18, 2024 03:51China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi says much more needs to be done for the establishment of an independent Palestinian state, which is the only solution to the world’s “longest-lasting injustice.”
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Sunak urged to bar people convicted of sexual misconduct from running as MP
Feb 17, 2024 11:41UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has been urged to implement fresh regulations that would prevent individuals with sexual offense convictions from running as a member of parliament prior to the next election.
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American Muslim judge nominee smeared in Islamophobic ads
Feb 17, 2024 10:11American Muslim judicial nominee Adeel Mangi has been targeted by a controversial Islamophobic ad campaign launched by an influential right-wing lobbying group.
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Ukrainian troops leave key town of Avdiivka as Russia advances
Feb 17, 2024 05:29Ukrainian troops have pulled out of the key town of Avdiivka amid the war with Russia, making it Moscow’s most significant territorial gain since they seized the eastern city of Bakhmut last May.
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India approves $10 billion military buying spree in pivot to West
Feb 17, 2024 05:28India’s defense ministry has approved the procurement of 15 maritime patrol aircraft from Airbus and six air-refuel aircraft
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Ukraine says 'fierce' fighting underway with Russian troops in Avdiivka
Feb 16, 2024 11:39Ukraine says fierce fighting is raging for the frontline city of Avdiivka which has become a main target for Russia ahead of the second anniversary of its special military operation.