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Top stories - NBC NewsIsrael bans UNRWA, the U.N. relief agency for Palestinian refugees
Israel's parliament voted Monday to ban the operations of the United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees, the main humanitarian aid agency operating in Gaza.Yesterday -
World - The New York TimesIsrael’s Parliament Passes Bills Banning UNRWA, Agency That Aids Palestinians
Most of the provisions of the laws, which could threaten UNRWA’s work by barring its operations in the country, will not take effect for three months.8 hours ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Israel's potential ban on Palestinian aid agency UNRWA raises concerns
UNRWA "really plays an irreplaceable role right now in Gaza, where they are on the front lines getting humanitarian assistance to the people that need it," U.S. State Department spokesperson ...9 hours ago -
World - The GuardianMiddle East crisis live: world leaders express ‘grave concern’ at Israeli vote to ban Unrwa; deadly airstrikes reported in Lebanon
Israel passes bill dealing huge blow to humanitarian efforts in Gaza and the West Bank; at least 60 people killed in latest reported strikes . . The Israeli army told residents in parts of ...Yesterday -
World - The New York TimesWhat Are the Implications of Israel Banning UNRWA?
Humanitarian agencies fear the new Israeli laws could have catastrophic effects for Gazans. They are already drawing sharp criticism from Israel’s allies.3 hours ago -
World - The New York TimesIsrael’s Knesset Opens With Passage of Bill Banning UNRWA: What to Know
Israel’s Knesset began its winter session on Monday against a backdrop of war in Gaza and Lebanon and with some contentious matters on the agenda.Yesterday -
Top stories - BBC NewsWhat is Unrwa and why has Israel banned it?
The agency provides aid for Palestinians in Gaza and elsewhere, and has long been criticised by Israel.6 hours ago -
Top stories - BBC NewsIsrael still preventing humanitarian missions to north Gaza, Unrwa says
Israeli forces are besieging hospitals and shelters, medics say. The Israeli military says Hamas has regrouped in the area.October 21 -
Politics - The HillSinwar's UNRWA ties show Congress was right to cut off funding
UNRWA employee Yahya Sinwar was found dead with an official document identifying him as an employee of the organization, prompting criticism of the UN agency's complicity in the murder and ...6 days ago -
World - The GuardianIsraeli parliament votes to ban Unrwa from Israel within 90 days
Lawmakers also voted to declare UN relief agency a terror group, banning any direct interaction with Israeli state. Middle East crisis – latest updates Israel’s parliament has voted to ban the ...Yesterday -
World - The GuardianUS calls on Israel to tackle ‘catastrophic humanitarian crisis’ in Gaza
Failure to help improve the situation on the ground could be met by restrictions on US military aid. Middle East live: latest updates Israel is not addressing the “catastrophic humanitarian ...3 hours ago -
Top stories - BBC News'Unrwa means everything to us': Gazans fear aid collapse
People in war-torn Gaza are already struggling with a deep humanitarian crisis but now they fear it will get much more difficult.7 hours ago -
Top stories - CBS News
State Department reacts to Israel's parliament vote to ban UNRWA
U.S. State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said the Biden administration is concerned over a vote in Israel's parliament to ban UNRWA, the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for ...6 hours ago -
Business - Inc.Space Agencies Look to Far Horizons and Each Other
‘This is the most exciting time in space Apollo era in the 1960s’ the head of the International Astronautical Federation says as it kicks off its annual meeting.October 14 -
Tech - The New York TimesTesla Self-Driving System Will Be Investigated by Safety Agency
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said it was looking into what Elon Musk’s electric car company called the full self-driving system.October 18 -
Politics - Politico
Why Some Republicans Are Praising An Agency They Hate
Not long ago, the CFPB's survival was a question mark. Its latest rule looks built to last.5 days ago -
World - The GuardianMiddle East crisis live: Israel says it killed Hezbollah’s presumed next leader Hashem Safieddine in early October
Israeli military says strikes in Beirut three weeks ago killed most likely Nasrallah successor. As Israel continues its war in Gaza and assault on Lebanon, a growing number of international ...October 22 -
World - The GuardianIsrael’s plan to ban Unrwa from accessing Gaza marks new low in its relations with UN
US only nation likely to be able to persuade Netanyahu to drop plan condemned by 123 member states. Worsening relations between the United Nations and Israel appear to have reached a nadir with the ...4 days ago -
World - ABC NewsIsrael approves two bills that could halt UNRWA's aid delivery to Gaza. What does that mean?
Israel's parliament has passed bills banning the U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees from operating in Israel and the Palestinian territories15 hours ago -
Top stories - NBC NewsIsraeli airstrike kills 90 in Gaza, officials say, as aid fears grow after UNRWA ban
An Israel airstrike killed at least 90 people in the Gaza city of Beit Lahia, the Palestinian Ministry of Health said, as the Knesset voted to ban UNRWA.14 hours ago -
World - The GuardianMiddle East crisis live: US concerned by ‘horrifying’ Israeli airstrike that killed at least 93 civilians, including 20 children, in Gaza
US spokesperson says officials are asking Israel what happened, expressing ‘deep concern’ over loss of civilian lives. Al Jazeera has spoken with the director-general of the Gaza government’s media ...2 hours ago -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Willy Adames could solve multiple Red Sox problems in free agency
If the Red Sox want to make a splash this offseason, veteran shortstop Willy Adames should be near the top of their list, writes John Tomase.October 14 -
World - The GuardianCost of dealing with PFAS problem sites ‘frightening’, says Environment Agency
Exclusive: EA warns it lacks budget to tackle England’s rising number of potential ‘forever chemicals’ locations. The number of sites identified as potentially having been polluted with banned ...October 15 -
World - The New York TimesJustin Trudeau’s Accusations Spotlight Reach of India’s Intelligence Agencies
The Canadian prime minster’s accusation of Indian government involvement in the killing of a Sikh nationalist signifies a sharp escalation in diplomatic tensions between India and Canada.October 16 -
Politics - The HillUSDA watchdog opening investigation into agency handling of Boar's Head outbreak
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s internal watchdog has opened an investigation into the agency’s handling of violations at a Boar’s Head plant that led to a multi-state listeria outbreak, ...October 15 -
Tech - ABC NewsUS agency adopts rule to make it easier for consumers to cancel unwanted subscriptions
The Federal Trade Commission has adopted a rule that will require businesses to make it easy for consumers to cancel unwanted subscriptions and membershipsOctober 16 -
World - The GuardianElon Musk’s SpaceX accuses California of political bias over launch limits
Company sues after coastal commission cited CEO’s spread of misinformation on X in rejecting company’s proposal. Elon Musk ’s SpaceX has sued a California commission in federal court, accusing it ...October 16 -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
The top 40 MLB players who could hit free agency this offseason
A wild winter could be in store for Major League Baseball.October 18 -
Top stories - CBS News
Secret Service chief warns of Trump shooting report's "impact on agency morale"
The independent review panel found the Secret Service suffers from "deep flaws" and called for it to undergo "fundamental reform" to carry out its mission of protecting top government officials ...October 17 -
Top stories - NBC NewsActing Secret Service director responds to critical report about agency
In an exclusive interview, Ronald Rowe, the acting Secret Service director, said changes at the agency are already underway. He responded to a highly critical report from an independent panel that ...October 17 -
Politics - The HillSupreme Court turns away challenge to consumer safety agency’s structure
The Supreme Court announced Monday it won’t take up a case that could have delivered another blow to federal agencies. Two conservative groups sought to challenge the structure of the Consumer ...October 21 -
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Business - Financial TimesBoE chief economist criticises statistics agency over poor jobs data
Huw Pill told ONS in private letter that efforts to fix key labour market survey ‘have not yet led to improvement’October 22 -
Politics - The HillBiden administration urges US agencies to ‘harness’ AI systems for national security
The Biden administration is encouraging government agencies to seize on the most advanced artificial intelligence systems to maintain an edge over its rivals and boost national security. The new ...5 days ago -
Business - Inc.SpaceX in Talks With European Space Agency to Clean Up Space Junk
The 22-nation agency wants to clean the heavens a bit and fulfill its Zero Debris charter, which aims to stop any new orbital garbage being generated by 2030.5 days ago
