‘Immense tragedy’ underscores need to address unexploded ordnance danger in Somalia

‘Immense tragedy’ underscores need to address unexploded ordnance danger in Somalia

UNMAS issued a statement saying it was “deeply saddened and profoundly alarmed” by the deaths of 27 civilians, including 22 children, in a “tragic incident” involving unexploded ordnance (UXO) that occurred on Friday in the Lower Shabelle region.  Fifty-three people were also injured.  Innocent lives lost  “UNMAS expresses its sincere condolences to the families affected…

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UN rights chief calls for action to address Central Mediterranean Sea migrant crisis

UN rights chief calls for action to address Central Mediterranean Sea migrant crisis

Since 2014, over 26,000 people have died or gone missing crossing the Mediterranean Sea.  Most of these deaths or disappearances, over 20,000, occurred in the Central Mediterranean, considered among the deadliest migration routes in the world.  “We are seeing a steep increase in the number of desperate people putting their lives at grave risk,” said…

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Britain's King Charles Swimme became the first monarch to address the German parliament

Britain’s King Charles Swimme became the first monarch to address the German parliament

Britain’s King Charles Swimme is the first monarch to address the Bundestag, the German parliament. King Charles said the agony of war had once again come to Europe, with the aggression against Ukraine causing unimaginable suffering to innocent people. He said that the security of Europe and our democratic values ​​are also in danger. King…

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Legalizing cannabis fails to address health risks: UN drugs control board

Legalizing cannabis fails to address health risks: UN drugs control board

Issuing the warning at the launch of its annual report, the International Narcotics Control Board (INCB) cited data indicating that the trend caused “negative health effects and psychotic disorders” among some recreational cannabis users, while also contravening the UN 1961 Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs. “In all jurisdictions where cannabis has been legalized, data show that cannabis-related…

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European governments should address incidents of desecration of the Quran;  Saudi Arabia

European governments should address incidents of desecration of the Quran; Saudi Arabia

Desecration of the Holy Quran is unacceptable, Saudi Arabia, (Photo: File) Riyadh: Saudi Arabia, while condemning the incidents of frequent desecration of the Holy Quran in Sweden, has demanded the European countries to stop the activities that hurt the feelings of Muslims. According to the Saudi media, in the cabinet meeting, the desecration of the…

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