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Whole families dead in recent Syria violence, says UN
The UN human rights office has verified the killing of 111 civilians in the coastal region, but says the actual figure is far higher.BBC News - 6d -
UN experts accuse Israel of sexual violence and 'genocidal acts' in Gaza
Israel strongly rejects the findings of the report and accuses the UN Human Rights council of antisemitism.BBC News - 4d -
Entire families reportedly killed in fighting in north-west Syria, UN says
Human rights commissioner calls for investigation into ‘extremely disturbing’ attacks in Latakia province. The UN has condemned what it called “extremely disturbing” reports of entire families ...The Guardian - Mar. 9 -
A UN rights expert blasts the impact of US aid cuts on Myanmar
An independent human rights expert says Myanmar’s people are already feeling the “crushing impact” from the “sudden, chaotic withdrawal” of U.S. and other humanitarian aidABC News - 1d -
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Taliban insist Afghan women's rights are protected as UN says bans cannot be ignored
The Taliban say Afghan women live in security with their rights protectedABC News - Mar. 8 -
UN report accuses Israel of sexual violence against Palestinians. Netanyahu claims anti-Israel bias
United Nations-backed human rights experts have accused Israel of “the systematic use of sexual, reproductive and other gender-based violence” in its war with Hamas in the Gaza StripABC News - 5d -
'Do you have communist links?' US sends 36 questions to UN aid groups
UN groups fear the move is a sign the US is planning to abandon humanitarian work.BBC News - 3d -
Iran using drones and apps to enforce women's dress code, UN says
Iranian officials are encouraging people to report women who refuse to obey the Islamic republic's dress code, according to a UN report.BBC News - 3d -
The UN says 2 people are dead and at least 186 missing after 4 migrant boats capsized off Yemen and Djibouti
The UN says 2 people are dead and at least 186 missing after 4 migrant boats capsized off Yemen and DjiboutiABC News - Mar. 7 -
Colombia urges UN to remove coca leaf from harmful substances list
Foreign minister says legalisation of main ingredient of cocaine is only way to stop drug trafficking and violence. Colombia , whose president, Gustavo Petro, is a vocal critic of the US-led war ...The Guardian - Mar. 10 -
Jeanne Shaheen Is Right to Retire
Jeanne Shaheen, 78, is the latest Senate Democrat to say she won’t run for re-election. It’s the right call, and there’s still time for others to follow.The New York Times - 5d -
Coming soon: Lower GST rates in India
Also in this newsletter: the (un)ease of doing business, and Kaustubh Kulkarni’s mantraFinancial Times - Mar. 11 -
UN official accuses Israel of weaponising aid to Gaza
Philippe Lazzarini warns of a renewed hunger crisis unless aid and electricity supplies resume.BBC News - Mar. 10 -
UN judge guilty of forcing woman to work as slave
Jury finds Ugandan high court judge Lydia Mugambe guilty and she will be sentenced in May.BBC News - 4d -
Should Democrats run their own ‘un-politician’ in 2028?
Could such a formula work? Trump proved it could — twice.The Hill - 2d -
The right-to-repair movement is growing as wins stack up
But six states have passed right-to-repair laws, protecting consumers’ abilities to repair or modify their products.NBC News - Mar. 9 -
Yanks' Cole concerned about right elbow soreness
Yankees ace Gerrit Cole had imaging on his right elbow and expects to know more about the situation in the next couple of days.ESPN - Mar. 8 -
LGBTQ groups call on Democrats to 'do more' to protect their rights
LGBTQ rights groups are asking the Democratic Party to “do more” to protect the rights of gay and transgender Americans in the face of threats from the Trump administration and a growing divide ...The Hill - Mar. 10 -
Greek PM seeks ‘reset’ with former far-right activist as migration minister
Shaken by rail protests, Kyriakos Mitsotakis brings in new transport minister while tacking right on migration. The Greek prime minister has appointed a former far-right student activist to the ...The Guardian - 3d -
Give new dads the same job rights as mums, MP says
Campaigners say the Employment Rights Bill is a big opportunity to improve job security for new dads.BBC News - 6d -
Comcast expands partnership with Olympics, extends media rights through 2036
Comcast gained the rights to broadcast the Olympic Games through 2036 as part of a new $3 billion agreement with the International Olympic Committee.CNBC - 4d -
I have to earn right to sing national anthem - Tuchel
England boss Thomas Tuchel says he must "earn the right" to sing the country's national anthem.BBC News - 3d -
UN to rent Bangladesh property owned by former regime associate
Sobhan family under scrutiny amid efforts to claw back billions of dollars allegedly lost under Sheikh Hasina’s ruleFinancial Times - Mar. 11 -
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UN judge from Uganda is convicted in the UK of forcing a woman into slavery
A British jury has convicted a United Nations judge of forcing a young woman to work as a slave after tricking her into coming to the U.K. Prosecutors said Lydia Mugambe forced the Ugandan woman to ...ABC News - 4d -
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GOP gets the upper hand on spending, with improbable help from the hard right
Many hard-right members voted Tuesday for their first stopgap spending bill ever. “I’m as stunned as anybody else,” said Rep. Andy Biggs.Politico - 6d -
What rights do green card holders have? Immigration experts explain
The arrest of Mahmoud Khalil, a former Columbia University student and pro-Palestinian protester, is raising questions about the rights of green card holders.CBS News - 5d -
Comcast expands partnership with Olympics, extends media rights through 2036
Comcast and the International Olympic Committee have agreed on a new deal that expands the company’s broadcast reach and extends its media rights for the Olympic Games through 2036.NBC News - 4d -
Clemson basketball's Dillon Hunter is out indefinitely with broken right hand
Dillon Hunter is out indefinitely with a right hand injury suffered vs SMU. Here’s the latest on his injury and his status for the ACC tournament.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
US added to human rights watchlist over Trump moves
The United States has been added to CIVICUS's monitor list of potential human rights threats due to President Trump's restrictive executive orders and institutional cutbacks, which are creating an ...The Hill - Mar. 10 -
Breanna Stewart has arthroscopic surgery on right meniscus, AP source says
Breanna Stewart had arthroscopic surgery on her right meniscus, a person familiar with the procedure told The Associated Press on Thursday. Stewart will be back for New York Liberty training camp, ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Thomas Tuchel: I must earn the right to sing England’s national anthem
Thomas Tuchel has revealed that he will not sing the national anthem before his first matches as England head coach, claiming he must first earn the right to do so.Yahoo Sports - 3d
