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HRW massacre claims in Burkina Faso ‘baseless’
Burkina Faso has stated that a Human Rights Watch report published on February 25 made "baseless accusations" regarding the alleged deaths of at least 223 villagers by soldiers in two attacks. The military is accused in a report published by Human Rights Watch (HRW) on Thursday of executing at least 56 children and residents of Nodin and Soro as part of a campaign against civilians suspected of collaborating with rebel combatants. The report cited by the New York-based organization was compiled via telephone interviews with witnesses, members of civil society, and others.
Archbishop Welby criticizes Israel over detained Palestinian Christian woman
The case brings to light the contentious Israeli policy of administrative detention, which involved the apprehension of thousands of Palestinians without charges for several months. Israel has been criticized by the Archbishop of Canterbury for its detention of a young Christian Palestinian woman in the occupied West Bank. The situation involving Layan Nasir, according to the head of the Anglican Church, Justin Welby, is a violation of Israel's assurances regarding the treatment of Christians.
Albanese urges action, calls national cabinet amid anti-violence rallies
While participating in a series of nationwide rallies this weekend in support of violence prevention, senior ministers and Albanese refrained from announcing new funding or policies. However, the prime minister stated that public attitudes towards the scourge of abuse needed to change. Attendees of a large rally outside Parliament House implored the government to "walk the walk" and commit to concrete actions in anticipation of the federal budget in less than two weeks.Â
Salmond says Yousaf backing costs independence plan
The former first minister stated that the party's sole MSP, Ash Regan, would confer with Mr. Yousaf next week in the Scottish Parliament, in advance of two votes of no confidence. Furthermore, Mr. Salmond advocated for an abandonment of "identity politics" and an emphasis on the "priorities of the people," which include housing, health, education, employment, and industry.
UK plans hypersonic missiles to match China and Russia
According to a report, Britain intends to furnish its armed forces with an indigenously developed hypersonic cruise missile by the conclusion of the current decade. The Sunday Telegraph reports that military leaders are under pressure to develop a weapon capable of traveling at velocities greater than Mach 5, or five times the speed of sound. This is to catch up with China, Russia, and the United States.
Biden criticizes Trump at White House correspondents’ dinner
Joe Biden delivered a succession of scathing jokes about his election rival Donald Trump at a gathering of Washington's political and media elites: "I am running against a six-year-old as an adult."Â On Saturday evening, at the White House Correspondents' Association (WHCA) dinner, Biden utilized the event as an opportunity to further his recent trend of challenging Trump with more assertive language, biting sarcasm, and personal jabs.
Falling from Blackpool Tower’s ‘wheel of faith’ injures circus performer
They were injured while executing a stunt on the "wheel of faith" and fell, resulting in the evacuation of the audience. A performer in the circus sustained an injury after falling from a "wheel of faith" at Blackpool Tower during a performance. The crowd was evacuated on Saturday following the catastrophe.
Abu Ghraib is a significant turning point in the pursuit of justice
Twenty-five years later, I was in court, examining the identical distressing photographs depicting men with their faces obscured by coarse hoods. However, the tormented individuals depicted in these photographs were not anonymous or unrecognizable. I observed a survivor of Abu Ghraib's testimony from Iraq through video link and exchanged handshakes with another individual outside the courtroom, situated twenty minutes away from the capital of the country where pivotal decisions influenced their lives.Â
US penalties fail to halt Israeli settler attacks
On October 13, dozens of Israeli settlers invaded the village of Tajamaa al-Murajaat in the occupied West Bank, much to the terror of Haitham Kaabna and his family. As they assaulted farmers, the settlers, he claims, were protected by the army and carried M16 assault rifles. Settlers pillaged olive groves, vandalized automobiles, and abducted livestock for two weeks. A forced evacuation of approximately 200 Palestinian households from Tajamaa al-Murajaat, located in the Jordan Valley, resulted from the violence.
Burkina Faso military accused of civilian massacre
Human Rights Watch (HRW) has issued the allegation and demanded that the African Union and the United Nations provide investigators and assist local efforts to apprehend the perpetrators. In assaults on two villages, Burkina Faso military forces have been accused of massacring 223 civilians, including infants.
Scottish Greens-SNP power-sharing accord falls
After much deliberation, the first minister terminated the power-sharing agreement between the Scottish National Party and the Scottish Green Party. The action follows the government's decision to discontinue the prescription of puberty blockers for individuals under the age of 18 and to eliminate climate targets. First Minister Humza Yousaf is expected to face a motion of no confidence, as declared by the Conservatives.
Outrage about crowding Visitors to Venice start paying today
Venice becomes the first city globally to implement a payment system exclusively for visitors. To verify that individuals beyond entry points possess a QR code, officials conduct arbitrary inspections. Despite this, not all individuals are content. Visitors to Venice are now required to pay an entrance fee by a contentious scheme that went into effect today. The pilot program is intended to deter tourists and reduce the volume of visitors that congest the canals during the height of the holiday season, thereby making the city more habitable for locals, according to authorities.