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Other nations including Canada and Australia have said sorry for previous policies of forced assimilation. United States President Joe Biden will formally apologise for the government’s role in forcing Indigenous children into boarding schools where many were physically and sexually abused and nearly 1,000 died. “I’m doing something I should have done a long time … Read more
As the war enters its 972nd day, these are the main developments. Source link
As the war enters its 970th day, these are the main developments. Here is the situation on Tuesday, October 22, 2024: Fighting Ukraine’s air defences destroyed 42 of 60 drones launched by Russia during an overnight strike, the Ukrainian Air Force said, over parts of central, southern and eastern Ukraine. Russia’s Ministry of Defence said … Read more
Community remembers Marcelo Perez as outspoken champion of Indigenous, labour rights in Mexican state of Chiapas. A priest known for his activism in defence of Indigenous and labour rights in Mexico has been killed after leaving church services, local authorities said. Catholic priest Marcelo Perez was returning home from church on Sunday when two men … Read more
A prominent investigative journalist has been released to house arrest in Guatemala, after his case shone a light on questions of democratic backsliding in the country. Jose Ruben Zamora, the award-winning founder of the newspaper El Periodico, had been imprisoned for more than 800 days as he awaits a retrial on money laundering charges. But … Read more
Around 11,000 Lebanese nationals in the US can stay for 18 months and file for work permits under new status. The United States is granting temporary immigration protections for thousands of Lebanese nationals as Israel continues a devastating month-long assault on their home country. The protections include offering Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for eligible Lebanese … Read more
NewsFeed Drone video shows flooding in a residential area of Chennai in southern India’s Tamil Nadu state, after heavy rains. Schools and government offices are closed and more rainfall is forecast. Published On 16 Oct 202416 Oct 2024 Source link
Israel has cut off north Gaza for more than a week now, preventing any aid from going in, as it stages major ground and air assaults and has killed dozens in the last few days. Here’s everything you need to know about what’s happening there right now: What did Israel do? Israel’s military launched an … Read more
Former President Donald Trump has held a rally in deep-blue California, part of an unorthodox campaign move in the final stretch of the neck-and-neck United States presidential race. The Saturday night event near the Coachella Valley — best known for its annual music festival — came just 22 days ahead of the November 5 vote. … Read more
In a largely symbolic move, the Ortega government condemned Israel’s leaders as ‘fascist’ and ‘genocidal’ over Gaza war. The government of Nicaragua has announced that it will break diplomatic relations with Israel, adding to the country’s growing isolation on the global stage amid its war in Gaza. Nicaraguan Vice President Rosario Murillo announced the move … Read more