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Obama urges young men not to give up on the political process in new podcast with NBA players
Former President Barack Obama made a direct plea for young men not to get frustrated at the slow pace of political progress in a new podcast with NBA players.Politics - NBC News - October 23 -
Blinken in Saudi Arabia to push for Middle East cease-fire, urging Israel to seek deal
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is continuing his efforts to revive cease-fire talks for the Middle East from Saudi Arabia Wednesday after telling Israel to pursue a deal that would secure ...Top stories - CBS News - October 23 -
Pedro Almodóvar among Spanish stars urging PM to ban arms trade with Israel
Letter signed by more than 250 cultural figures calls for comprehensive arms embargo and ‘an end to this horror’. Middle East crisis – live updates More than 250 cultural figures from across ...World - The Guardian - October 23 -
EU Commission chief urges North Macedonia's political parties to cooperate on accession push
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has told North Macedonia it needs to make progress on constitutional changes if it's to advance its bid to join the European UnionWorld - ABC News - October 24 -
Labour MPs urge Keir Starmer to clarify stance on non-cash slavery reparations
No 10 says issue is off the table for Commonwealth summit but other nations are prepared to defy UK. Labour MPs have urged Keir Starmer to clarify his government’s position on non-cash reparations ...World - The Guardian - October 25 -
Beyoncé throws support behind Harris, urges Americans to write 'song of unity' in November
Beyoncé Knowles-Carter endorsed Vice President Harris in an impassioned speech at a rally in Houston late Friday evening. “We are all part of something that is much bigger. We must vote. We need ...Politics - The Hill - October 26 -
Watch: Beyoncé urges Americans to 'sing a new song' as she addresses Kamala Harris rally
The singer is the latest superstar entertainer to endorse Kamala Harris.Top stories - BBC News - October 26 -
Women’s Equality party founders urge members to call time after 10 years
Exclusive: WE to vote after leaders conclude model no longer works although its ‘mission is as urgent as ever’. • Why we’ve made the difficult decision to back a motion to close WE . The leader ...World - The Guardian - October 26 -
Former Rep. Liz Cheney urges to "vote your conscience," even if it's a "secret vote"
With nine days to go before Election Day, Harris surrogate former Republican Rep. Liz Cheney tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" urged Americans to "vote your conscience" amid the battle ...Top stories - CBS News - October 27 -
British chef Jamie Oliver urges followers to help solve the 'grate cheese robbery'
British chef Jamie Oliver is on the case of the stolen cheddarWorld - ABC News - October 27 -
Middle 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 ...World - The Guardian - October 29 -
Georgia's president urges the West to support opposition protests against governing party's declared election victory
Georgia's president urges the West to support opposition protests against governing party's declared election victoryWorld - ABC News - October 28 -
Tens of thousands rally in Georgia to denounce the parliamentary election they say was rigged
Tens of thousands of Georgians massed outside parliament, demanding the annulment of the weekend parliamentary election that the president has alleged was rigged with the help of RussiaWorld - ABC News - October 29 -
Pope's child protection board urges transparency from Vatican sex abuse office and compensation
Pope Francis’ child protection board has issued its first-ever global assessment of the Catholic Church's efforts to address the clergy sex abuse crisisWorld - ABC News - October 29 -
Europe's human rights watchdog urges Cyprus to let migrants stuck in UN buffer zone seek asylum
A senior official with Europe’s top human rights watchdog is urging the government of ethnically divided Cyprus to allow passage to nearly three dozen asylum seekers who have for months been ...World - ABC News - October 30 -
UK urged to break with France, North Korea and Russia on UN nuclear war resolution
Non-proliferation groups call on government not to oppose creation of a study into effects of nuclear conflict. Non-proliferation groups are urging the UK government to make a late about-turn on ...World - The Guardian - October 31 -
US, Germany and France urge China to free a human rights lawyer and his wife accused of subversion
The United States, Germany and France have called for the release of a Chinese human rights lawyer and his wife who were sentenced to prison this weekWorld - ABC News - November 1 -
Ukraine's Zelenskyy urges allies to act before North Korean troops reach the front
Ukraine's army chief warns it's "one of the most powerful offensives" by Moscow.World - ABC News - November 2 -
Volodymyr Zelenskyy urges allies to stop just ‘watching’ amid North Korea threat
Ukrainian president calls on countries to step in before troops sent to Russia by Pyongyang reach battlefield. Ukraine’s president urged allies to stop “watching” and take steps before North Korean ...World - The Guardian - November 2 -
Russia sends nearly 100 drones into Ukraine, as Zelenskyy urges tougher sanctions against Moscow
Moscow sent close to 100 drones into Ukraine overnight into Sunday, Ukrainian officials saidWorld - ABC News - November 3 -
Man, 74, dies after being hit by bus as police urge social media restraint
Police said a 74-year-old man died, and urged the public to stop sharing distressing images on social media.Top stories - BBC News - November 3