Russia must provide ‘urgent and comprehensive’ care to opposition leader Navalny: Rights experts

Russia must provide ‘urgent and comprehensive’ care to opposition leader Navalny: Rights experts

Alice Edwards, who is officially known as the Special Rapporteur on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment, said she was “distressed by the deteriorating state of Mr. Navalny’s health and the apparent lack of satisfactory diagnosis and medical treatment”. ‘A form of torture’ In a statement also backed by six of her fellow…

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Israel-Palestine: UN chief condemns killing of civilians as deadly Gaza violence escalates

Israel-Palestine: UN chief condemns killing of civilians as deadly Gaza violence escalates

In a statement released by his Spokesperson, António Guterres said that he condemned the civilian loss of life, that occurred during Israeli airstrikes on Tuesday aimed at the militant Islamic Jihad group, three of whose leaders were killed. In total, 13 Palestinians were killed during Tuesday’s early morning attacks, including five women and four children….

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1 in 3 children overweight in the European region: WHO report

1 in 3 children overweight in the European region: WHO report

The WHO European Regional Obesity Report 2022, was launched by the spouses of 16 European leaders and Heads of State, in the Croatian capital. Childhood obesity data for WHO’s European Region, paints an alarming picture. Challenging environment “Our children are increasingly growing up in environments that make it very difficult for them to eat well and be active. This is a…

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BJP leader's husband beaten up in Uttar Pradesh police station

BJP leader’s husband beaten up in Uttar Pradesh police station

A BJP leader’s husband was beaten up in a police station in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. Samajwadi Party leader Rakesh Pratab Singh assaulted Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) municipal election candidate Rashmi Singh’s husband Deepak Singh. The incident took place at Goriganj Kotwali police station in Amethi district. Several policemen were also present at…

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