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Belarus shoots down rogue missile launched by Ukraine, lands on Belarusian territory

"Fragments were found in an agricultural field ... During the verification process, it was established that the wreckage belongs to an S-300 anti-aircraft guided missile fired from the territory of Ukraine."

Joshua Young / Dec 29, 2022

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Former Pope Benedict 'is very sick,' says Pope Francis

"I want to ask you all for a special prayer for Pope Emeritus Benedict who sustains the Church in his silence. He is very sick," Pope Francis said.

Roberto Wakerell-Cruz / Dec 28, 2022

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UN human rights chief demands Taliban stop oppressing women and girls

"These unfathomable restrictions placed on women and girls will not only increase the suffering of all Afghans but, I fear, pose a risk beyond Afghanistan’s borders."

Jarryd Jaeger / Dec 27, 2022

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Putin to stop sales of Russian oil to countries that cap price

G7 nations, Australia and the EU, agreed last month to a price cap of $60 per barrel of Russian oil as a means of reducing Russia's income from oil sales, a response to the nation's ongoing and widely-opposed war with Ukraine

Alex Timothy / Dec 27, 2022

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Major journalist org demands US drop all charges against Julian Assange

"The IFJ is gravely concerned about the impact of Assange’s continued detention on media freedom and the rights of all journalists globally. "

Joshua Young / Dec 26, 2022

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NHS demands written explanation if white candidate hired over ethnic minority

The Royal Free in north London, England is asking staff to compile reports justifying why the successful candidate was "more suitable for the position."

Roberto Wakerell-Cruz / Dec 26, 2022

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World Health Org is 'hopeful' Covid won’t be an emergency next year

Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said he is "hopeful" that Covid will not be considered a global emergency by some time next year.

Olivia Rondeau / Dec 14, 2022

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BREAKING: UN ejects Iran from Women’s Rights Commission

The Islamic Republic of Iran was expelled from the UN Women's Rights Commission on Wednesday.

Roberto Wakerell-Cruz / Dec 14, 2022

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Pedophile spared prison after judge says web chat with 12-year-old girl ‘motivated by boredom’

The judge argued that Teale was "motivated by boredom rather than sexual interest in children" and that his "shame and remorse seem genuine."

Alex Timothy / Dec 14, 2022

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New Zealand bans cigarettes for all those born after 2009

Health authorities are aiming to make the country smoke-free by 2025.

Roberto Wakerell-Cruz / Dec 13, 2022

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JK Rowling launches female-only service for survivors of sexual violence

The idea to create the service came to Rowling after she heard the trans-identified male CEO of Edinburgh’s Rape Crisis Centre say that “bigoted” women requesting female-only services would be told to “reframe their trauma.”

Mia Ashton / Dec 12, 2022

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China aims to break US petro-dollar by buying oil in Yuan

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on said this was a "historic new phase of relations with China."

Joshua Young / Dec 10, 2022

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Nigeria to limit cash withdrawals to $225 a week to try to stop kidnapping epidemic

Authorities hope the policy, which takes effect on January 9, will help bring an end to the country's kidnapping epidemic by making it harder for criminals to collect cash ransom.

Jarryd Jaeger / Dec 9, 2022

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BREAKING: Saudi Arabia and UAE announce they brokered Griner release in joint statement

The White House has denied reports that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman was involved in mediating the prisoner exchange that freed Brittney Griner.

Jarryd Jaeger / Dec 8, 2022

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Indonesia criminal code prohibits sex outside marriage

When the code comes into effect in three years, those who engage in sex outside marriage will be subject to a punishment of up to one year in jail. 

Jarryd Jaeger / Dec 6, 2022

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