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Palestinian rights group accuses Israel of ‘mafia methods’ United Nations Hearing begins
A Palestinian human rights organization told United Nations On Monday, the group faced threats and “mafia tactics” during a harassment campaign organized by Israel to silence groups documenting alleged violations of Israeli rights. Israel has dismissed the process overseen by the panel as bogus, while declining to comment on specific allegations.
Biden and Trump make final pitch us Voters on the eve of midterm elections
A day before midterm elections that could usher in a new era of divided government in Washington, President Joe Biden His predecessor, Donald Trump, will hold a competitive rally to finally mobilize supporters. BidenWith popular support lagging, he has avoided running in several swing states and will head to the credible Democratic state of Maryland on Monday, where Democratic gubernatorial candidate Wes Moore is widely expected to win back the Republican-controlled gubernatorial job.
Mexico City mayor accuses state prosecutor of covering up femicide
Mexico City’s mayor on Monday accused the state attorney’s office of covering up last week’s discovery of the death of a young woman on a Morelos highway after the office reported that the 27-year-old died of alcohol poisoning. Morelos state attorney general Uriel Carmona told a news conference on Friday that the autopsy on Ariadna Lopez showed no evidence of violence, but an investigation by Mexico City prosecutors later concluded , she died of multiple violent traumas.
Ukraine says Russian troops looted and seized Kherson homestead before battle
Ukraine has accused Russia of looting vacant houses in the southern city of Kherson and occupying them with plainclothes troops in preparation for street fighting, which both sides predict will be one of the most important battles of the war. In recent days, Russia has ordered civilians to leave Kherson in case of a Ukrainian attack to retake the city, the only regional capital Moscow has occupied since the February invasion.
US citizen killed in downtown Baghdad – police source
One us Citizen was killed in central Baghdad on Monday after a failed attempt to kidnap him, Iraqi Police sources said.
The body was taken to a hospital in the capital’s Kalada district, where preliminary hospital reports indicated the death was caused by a bullet, the source added.
Gunmen kidnap dozens in Nigeria, at least 11 dead, residents say
Gunmen in Nigeria have kidnapped at least 80 people and killed 11 others in separate attacks in the northwest, traditional leaders and residents said on Monday, the latest attack by armed groups on villages, schools and highways. Zamfara state is one of the states hardest hit by armed gangs, known locally as bandits, who use intimidation and kidnappings for ransom to fuel insecurity ahead of February’s presidential election.
White House’s Sullivan talks to Russians about risk aversion – sources
White House national security adviser Jack Sullivan has been holding secret talks with senior Russian officials aimed at reducing the risk of a wider war in Ukraine, a source familiar with the conversations said on Monday. The sources, who asked not to be named, said talks were ongoing. The Wall Street Journal first reported Sullivan’s talks.
North Korea denies arms deal with Russia, says no plans to do so
North Korea said on Tuesday it had never conducted an arms deal with Russia and had no plans to do so, its state media reported, after the United States said North Korea appeared to be supplying Russia with artillery shells to use in its war in Ukraine. White House national security spokesman John Kirby said last week that the U.S. has information that North Korea is secretly supplying Russia with a “substantial amount” of artillery shells.
US charges Haitian gang leader with kidnapping missionary in 2021
The United States has charged a group of Haitian gang leaders, including three involved in kidnappings last year us missionaries, the Justice Department said Monday. Joseph Wilson (Lanmo Sanjou) and Jermaine Stephenson, aka Gaspiyay, of the 400-member Mawozo gang responsible for the October 2021 kidnapping, have been charged with hostage-taking and conspiracy to take hostages.
At COP27, climate change seen as a battle for survival
World leaders and diplomats see fight against global warming as battle for human existence in opening remarks at COP27 climate summit Egypt On Monday, the head of the United Nations declared a lack of progress so far and the world was speeding down the “highway to hell”. Heads of state from Africa, Europe and the Middle East echoed the stark messages, setting an urgent tone for governments to begin two weeks of talks in the seaside resort of Sharm el-Sheikh to figure out how to avoid the worst climate change problems.
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