A ‘people’s COP’ to heal the planet: UN biodiversity summit opens in Colombia

The UN chief’s call came in a video message to the opening ceremony of the gathering, which officially begins on Monday 21 October in one of the most biodiverse countries on earth. Over the next two weeks, government experts, environmental activists and indigenous groups will tackle pressing global challenges in biodiversity protection.   Formally the […]

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Secretary Blinken to Honor Global Anti-Racism Champions Awardees at the State Department

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will deliver on-camera remarks at 11:00 a.m. on October 21, 2024 for the Secretary of State’s Award for Global Anti-Racism Champions in the Dean Acheson Auditorium at the U.S. Department of State. The Secretary will be joined by Special Representative for Racial Equity and Justice Desirée Cormier Smith. The event will be streamed live on state.gov and the Department of State YouTube channel.  The awardees from […]

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Debunking Former President Trump’s claim about Immigrants and Crime

Recently former president Trump claim that the immigrant community contributes highly to the US crime rate, here are some factual evidence from real research undertaken by highly veritable sources. The latest and most recent research result which is from 2019 provided by the FBI and available at this url: https://ucr.fbi.gov/crime-in-the-u.s/2019/crime-in-the-u.s.-2019/topic-pages/tables/table-43 FBI — Table 43 shows […]

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Why society cannot ignore the needs of terminally ill patients, and their loved ones

In general, death is a taboo subject. Nobody teaches us how to look after a dying person, and we also ignore or overlook the fact that caring for someone at the end of their life gives us a chance to reflect on the limits of our own existence. When a patient is facing a serious […]

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IS supporter planned attack on Israeli embassy in Berlin, arrested

A suspected supporter of Islamic State (IS) who intended to carry out an attack with firearms on the Israeli embassy in Berlin has been arrested, the Public Prosecutor General of Germany announced on Sunday. The suspect, a Libyan citizen who was only identified as “Omar A” in official statements and media, was accused by Germany […]

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United States and Zambia Sign Agreement to Catalyze Growth in the Agricultural Sector

As Zambia prepares to mark 60 years of independence, the United States welcomes the signing of a landmark $491 million project with the Government of Zambia to deliver sustainable and inclusive economic growth for the Zambian people.  This Millennium Challenge Corporation compact, based on a $458 million debt-free grant from the United States and a […]

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$17 Billion in Investments made by the President Biden/ Harris Administration into HBCUs will have Decades of Positive Effects

The Biden-Harris administration made significant investments in Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), totaling around $17 billion. This funding aims to enhance infrastructure, support student financial aid, and promote research and academic programs. These investments are part of broader efforts to address historical inequities in education and provide more opportunities for HBCUs to thrive and […]

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Does literature, with its ‘sleeping beauties’, glorify rape?

The horrifying trial of mass rape in Mazan, France, has brought to light a chilling case of chemical submission, where a husband drugged his wife regularly to orchestrate her rapes. As the 51 defendants and their defence attorneys continue to deny the accusations despite overwhelming evidence, it raises important questions about the role of collective […]

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Joint donor statement on Humanitarian Access in Sudan by the UK, USAID, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, Netherlands, Ireland, Switzerland, Canada and the European Commissioner for Crisis Management

The people of Sudan are experiencing one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises. 25 million people, half of Sudan’s population, are in urgent need of assistance. Fighting between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has forced approximately 11 million from their homes, fleeing horrific violence and severe hunger since the outbreak […]

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The Negative Effects of Project 2025 on US Blacks and Latino Immigrants

Critics of Trump’s Project 2025 express concerns that certain aspects of the plan could have negative effects on Black and Latino immigrant communities. Here are some potential impacts: Overall, the potential effects of Project 2025 could deepen existing disparities and create additional challenges for Black and Latino immigrant populations. This is more worrisome considering his […]

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