Hundreds Gather to Memorialize Renowned African Human Rights Lawyer
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Lawyer: Simpson cremated; no public memorial
Former football star and celebrity criminal defendant O.J. Simpson was cremated Wednesday and no public memorial is planned, his estate attorney said.ESPN - Sports -
European Court Says Climate Protection Is a Human Right
Europe’s top human-rights court gave a boost to climate activists who are suing for tough limits on greenhouse gas emissions.The Wall Street Journal - World - Climate -
As Civil Rights Era Fades From Memory, Generation Gap Divides Black Voters
Many older Black voters see moral and political reasons to vote. Younger Black voters feel far less motivated to cast a ballot for Democrats or even at all.The New York Times - Top stories -
Climate activists see "turning point" in human rights court's ruling
Europe's top human rights court rules EU nations must protect citizens from climate change, as campaigners take heart from mixed decisions.CBS News - World - Climate -
Human rights violated by Swiss inaction on climate, ECHR rules in landmark case
Court finds in favour of group of older Swiss women who claimed weak policies put them at greater risk of death from heatwaves. Weak government climate policies violate fundamental human rights, the European court of human rights has ruled.. In a ...The Guardian - World -
Europe Rules That Insufficient Climate Change Action Is a Human Rights Violation
In a landmark ruling, the European Court of Human Rights found that Switzerland had not done enough to protect its citizens from climate change—blowing open the door for further cases against governments.Wired - Tech - Climate -
Switzerland’s Climate Shortfalls Violate Human Rights, European Court Rules
Experts said it was the first time an international court determined that governments were legally obligated to meet their climate targets under human rights law.The New York Times - Science - Climate -
Aukus is gathering momentum and adherents
The pact reflects an attempt to preserve the strategic balance in the Indo-PacificFinancial Times - World -
Swiss women win landmark climate case at Europe top human rights court
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A journalist. An army sergeant. An 80-year-old patient. Haitian human rights group details gang toll
A Haitian human rights group has released a new report that details the horrific violence unleashed this year by gangs who kill, rape and maim with impunity amid a political vacuumABC News - World -
The Latest | UN chief calls for `urgent de-escalation' in the Middle East
U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is calling for “urgent de-escalation” of hostilities in a phone conversation with Iran’s foreign minister following Tehran’s weekend attack on IsraelABC News - World -
Human rights group alleges widespread torture, abuse of detainees accused of IS affiliation in Syria
Amnesty International says it has documented widespread abuses, including torture and deprivation of medical care, in detention facilities holding thousands of suspected Islamic State members and their relatives in northeast SyriaABC News - World -
Memorial rugby match for Olly Stephens
Olly Stephens was ambushed and fatally stabbed in 2021 over a dispute on social media.BBC News - Top stories -
Renowned photographer leaves Ford foundation board after Cheney passed over for award
David Hume Kennerly, the Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer, resigned as a trustee of the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation on Tuesday, citing the group’s decision not to give former Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) its annual Medal for ...The Hill - Politics -
Policymakers gather in Washington as Middle East tensions swell
Also in this newsletter: new chip boost for Biden, dividends bonanza at water companies, bumper profits at GoldmanFinancial Times - World -
Gather Round for a Good Old-Fashioned Revival
Five collectors pick the vintage watches they would most love to see reissued.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Inside Amazon's Secret Operation to Gather Intel on Rivals
Staff went undercover on Walmart, eBay and other marketplaces as a third-party seller called “Big River.” The mission: to scoop up information on pricing, logistics and other business practices.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Plaque removed from Eazy-E memorial bench
The Eazy-E bench has been a unique tourist spot for five years, but the plaque has now been removed.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Six arrested over killing of South African footballer
Police believe the suspects are part of a gang "syndicate" responsible for car-jackings in Johannesburg.BBC News - Top stories -
Moderna puts plans for African vaccine plant on hold
Pledges to invest in pandemic preparedness with facility in Kenya fall short as sales of Covid jabs declineFinancial Times - Business -
Sexual assaults rise in Central African Republic
Sexual assaults and other cases of gender-based violence are rising in Central African RepublicABC News - World -
‘A new abyss’: Gaza and the hundred years’ war on Palestine
While much has changed since 7 October, the horrific events of the past six months are not unique, and do not stand outside history. For people everywhere, myself included, the awful images that have come out of Gaza and Israel since 7 October ...The Guardian - World -
Hundreds of Manchester bomb survivors to sue MI5
A claim on behalf of more than 250 survivors of the 2017 blast has been lodged, lawyers confirm.BBC News - Top stories -
Amazon Cuts Hundreds of Jobs in Cloud-Computing Business
Amazon Web Services said it planned to eliminate several hundred jobs in sales, marketing and global services, and would cut hundreds more from its physical stores technology team.The Wall Street Journal - Tech - Amazon -
Volcanic eruption in Indonesia forces hundreds to evacuate
More than 800 people had to evacuate their homes in Indonesia as the Ruang volcano continues its days-long eruption, spewing fiery red clouds as lightning flashes in the sky.CBS News - Top stories -
'How to Listen When Markets Speak' Review: The Gathering Storm
To survive the hard times that are fast approaching. investors should focus on hard assets.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Back to back! UConn fans gather to celebrate another basketball championship
Thousands of fans lined the streets of Hartford, Connecticut, to celebrate the UConn men’s basketball team following its second-straight NCAA championship and sixth in the last 25 yearsABC News - Sports -
8-year-old girl killed, 10 other people wounded in shooting at family gathering
A child was killed and at least 10 other people were injured, including a 1-year-old and an 8-year-old, when gunfire broke out in Chicago, according to police.ABC News - Top stories -
Hank Aaron memorialized with Hall of Fame statue and USPS stamp
"The legacy of Hank Aaron has always been about so much more than just his incredible baseball achievements," said Jane Forbes Clark, chairman of the Hall of Fame board, in a statement.CBS News - Top stories -
Holloway's last-second KO of Gaethje likely will be lasting memory of UFC 300
Light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira knocked out top-ranked challenger Jamahal Hill at 3:14 of the first round in UFC 300ABC News - Sports - UFC -
Zuma free to run as candidate in South African election, court rules
Former president and his new MK party could squeeze the governing ANC in May’s pollFinancial Times - World -
The beautiful African paradise islands that most tourists don’t know about
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ANC Support Drops in South African Poll as Zuma Party Surges
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6 arrested in soccer star's murder at South African gas station
Luke Fleurs, 24, was gunned down last week as he refilled his car at a gas station. Detectives later recovered his car.CBS News - World -
An African History of Africa by Zeinab Badawi review – an insider’s take
The journalist and broadcaster offers a refreshing corrective to narratives imposed on the continent by others. There is no shortage of big tomes about Africa written by old Africa hands – those white journalists, memoirists, travel writers or ...The Guardian - World -
South African Electoral Body Appeals Ruling on Zuma Candidacy
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Sites of resistance: threatened African burial grounds around the world
Too often cemeteries for enslaved people have been all but erased from history but how we remember matters. Buried: remembering the transatlantic slave tradeFor archeologists, what defines people as human is how we bury our dead. Imagine, then, a ...The Guardian - World -
Beijing Race Under Scrutiny As Video Suggests Runners Helped Chinese Winner
Organizers are investigating the results of the Beijing Half Marathon, after three runners from Kenya and Ethiopia appeared to wave a Chinese competitor past them before the finish.The New York Times - World -
Ancient Foxes Lived and Died With Humans
Extinct foxes and other animals were an important part of early South American communities, a new study has found.The New York Times - Science -
Hundreds stranded after deadly 7.4 magnitude quake hits Taiwan
Rescue teams are trying to reach more than 700 people stranded in eastern Taiwan following the strongest earthquake to hit the island in decades.CNN - Top stories - Taiwan