Russia bans international LGBT movement as ‘extremist’
The move, which was approved by Russia’s Supreme Court, could have far-reaching legal implications for LGBTQ+ individuals and organizations by threatening long prison terms.
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UN will investigate sexual assault, rape, in Hamas' October 7 attack, Guterres assures
Following weeks of silence by women's organizations and international bodies, UN secretary-general says issue needs to be 'vigorously investigated'; Israel's UN envoy: 'When it comes to Israeli women, sexual violence that has been proven and determined by state authorities still needs to be investigated'
Israel recalls ambassador to Spain after PM comments
‘Oct. 7 was just a rehearsal,' warns Sinwar
In a devastating blow, Ukraine’s SBU destroys key railway tunnel connecting Russia & China
Ukraine’s SBU security service carried out an overnight explosion on a key rail route between Russia and China, law enforcement agencies told NV on Nov. 30.
After 7 weeks of silence, UN chief calls to investigate Hamas sex crimes on Oct 7
Hamas Claims Jerusalem Shooting That Killed 3, Calls For 'Escalation'
Putin is urging women to have as many as 8 children after so many Russians died in his war with Ukraine
Russia's birth rates have been falling for decades, and the war in Ukraine has made it worse.
Sudanese women describe being gang-r****d in attacks by Arab forces
Rape is widespread amid the war in Sudan. Young women from the ethnic-African Masalit tribe describe being sexually assaulted by RSF and Arab militia forces.
London council will not light Hanukkah candles over fears of ‘inflaming’ tensions
Havering Council in east London has said it would be “unwise” for the traditional menorah to be installed outside Havering Town Hall in Romford
Ukraine’s SBU Blows Up Freight Train in Rail Tunnel Deep Inside Russia
Kyiv Post sources claim that the Russians are using the railway to transport military supplies from China.
Seven wounded in Jerusalem shooting attack, terrorists killed
The two terrorists who carried out the attack were shot and killed by police and a nearby civilian.
3 killed, at least 11 injured in shooting attack near entrance to Jerusalem
Two terrorists, one carrying M-16 rifle, was neutralized at the scene by two soldiers and a civilian who were nearby
New Zealand plans to ban cellphone use in schools
New Zealand’s new prime minister plans to ban cellphone use in schools and repeal tobacco controls in the agenda for his first three months in office
London council will not light Hanukkah candles over fears of ‘inflaming’ tensions
Havering Council in east London has said it would be “unwise” for the traditional menorah to be installed outside Havering Town Hall in Romford
Hostages held in homes of Hamas-sympathetic UNRWA employees
Released hostage was held for 50 days in the attic of an UNRWA teacher, another was held captive by a children's doctor.
U.S. Charges Indian Man With Plotting to Kill Sikh Activist in New York: American officials had expressed concerns to New Delhi about the thwarted plan to kill the man, who is a U.S. citizen
Israeli Hostages’ Family Members Are Being Threatened By Suspicious Texts
Unknown senders are weaponizing text, WhatsApp and Facebook messages to try to harass or manipulate the families of Israelis kidnapped by Hamas on October 7.
Candy company Mars uses cocoa harvested by kids as young as 5 in Ghana: CBS News investigation
Children in Ghana, some as young as 5, are working cocoa fields and wielding machetes instead of attending school.
November was Russia’s worst month for casualties since the war began, UK says
An average of 931 Russian troops were killed or wounded per day in November, the UK Ministry of Defence said this week.