Day: July 12, 2020

Categories World

UN Security Council adopts Syria cross-border aid resolution, but refuses to address humanitarian costs of sanctions

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The UN Security Council has finally reached a compromise, agreeing to keep one checkpoint in militant-controlled Idlib open for aid deliveries from Turkey. After vetoing two initial drafts, Russia and China abstained from voting. … Read More >UN Security Council adopts Syria cross-border aid resolution, but refuses to address humanitarian costs of sanctions

Categories Asia & Pacific

Okinawans ‘shocked’ & demand transparency after Covid-19 outbreaks at US bases increase Japanese prefecture’s case toll by 40%

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Dozens of US troops at two bases on the Japanese island of Okinawa have been confirmed infected with the coronavirus. Local authorities demanded transparency from the Pentagon, and an adequate response to the massive outbreak. … Read More >Okinawans ‘shocked’ & demand transparency after Covid-19 outbreaks at US bases increase Japanese prefecture’s case toll by 40%