Month: August 2021

Categories World

Victoria and South Australia set to end Covid lockdowns, while Sydney cases continue to climb

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The states of Victoria and South Australia have decided to relax their Covid measures after implementing strict snap-lockdowns. Meanwhile, coronavirus cases in New South Wales show no sign of abating despite weeks of restrictions. … Read More >Victoria and South Australia set to end Covid lockdowns, while Sydney cases continue to climb

Categories Middle East

Apparent war crimes committed during 11-day Israel-Gaza conflict, Human Rights Watch says, urging international probe

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Human Rights Watch, an international NGO, has called on the International Criminal Court to launch an inquiry into apparent war crimes committed by Israeli and Palestinian armed forces during the 11-day war in May. … Read More >Apparent war crimes committed during 11-day Israel-Gaza conflict, Human Rights Watch says, urging international probe

Categories EU

‘Extreme threat’: Major EXPLOSION hits chemical industry park in Germany, residents told to stay inside (VIDEOS)

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A severe explosion has occurred at a major chemical industrial park in Leverkusen, Germany, sending toxic smoke billowing above the city with residents told to stay indoors and close all windows and doors. … Read More >‘Extreme threat’: Major EXPLOSION hits chemical industry park in Germany, residents told to stay inside (VIDEOS)

Categories Middle East

US regulator restricts flights over Afghanistan due to ‘militant activity’ as deadline for American troop withdrawal looms

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The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has barred national airlines from low-altitude flights over war-torn Afghanistan, citing the deteriorating situation on the ground. … Read More >US regulator restricts flights over Afghanistan due to ‘militant activity’ as deadline for American troop withdrawal looms

Categories Asia & Pacific

‘Big step toward restoring trust’: North & South Korea reopen communication hotline after year of silence

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The two Koreas said they have agreed to reopen a cross-border communications channel shuttered more than a year ago, with Pyongyang hailing the move as a “big step” toward rebuilding bilateral ties. … Read More >‘Big step toward restoring trust’: North & South Korea reopen communication hotline after year of silence

Categories World

Global mission led by Interpol sees over 280 human smuggling suspects arrested, 430 victims freed

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Crime agency Interpol has released details of ‘Operation Liberterra’, a mission coordinated by authorities in dozens of states which led to the rescue of 430 human trafficking victims and the arrest of 286 suspects. … Read More >Global mission led by Interpol sees over 280 human smuggling suspects arrested, 430 victims freed