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U.N staffer killed in Gaza, an Indian national

The first foreign UN worker killed in Gaza has been identified as an Indian national. 46 year old Waibhav Anil Kale was killed in Gaza when the vehicle he was travelling in came under attack in Rafah. Jody Jacobs reports for us from the United Nations in New York.  

today15 May, 2024

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Michael Cohen testimony continues in Donald Trump trial

Donald Trump's one-time lawyer Michael Cohen has retaken the stand at his ex-boss's criminal trial in New York, the first of four that the former US President faces as he vies for the Oval Office again. Cohen says he was responsible for paying $130,000 in return for a porn star's silence. Prosecutors allege that was done on behalf of Mr Trump and that he falsified business records to cover-up the […]

today15 May, 2024

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France launches manhunt after attack on prison transport

At least two prison officers have been killed in an attack on a jail van in northern France. French media are reporting that an inmate who was being transported has escaped. Ross Cullen reports that three other officers were severely injured in the attack by armed men. The BBC further reports that hundreds of police officers are searching for a prisoner in north-west France after he escaped from a van […]

today14 May, 2024

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Chinese journalist jailed for reporting on Wuhan COVID-19 outbreak to be released

The current whereabouts of a Chinese citizen journalist, Zhang Zhan, who was imprisoned for four years due to her reporting on the early days of the pandemic in Wuhan, remain unknown, causing concern among activists. Zhang Zhan was sentenced to four years in prison on charges of “picking quarrels and provoking trouble,” a vague charge frequently used in political cases. She completed her sentence at Shanghai’s Women Prison. The Associated […]

today14 May, 2024

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UN assessment teams deployed to flood affected areas in Afghanistan

Rescue efforts continue in Afghanistan following deadly flash floods in three northeastern provinces this past weekend. The Resident Representative of the UN Development Programme, Stephen Rodriques, told UN News that 180 deaths were confirmed and nearly 9,000 homes have been damaged. The UN has deployed just over 20 teams to the region to conduct a joint assessment alongside partners and the de-facto authorities.

today14 May, 2024

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Health / Medical

154 million lives saved in 50 years: 5 charts on the global success of vaccines

    By Meru Sheel, University of Sydney and Alexandra Hogan, UNSW Sydney   We know vaccines have been a miracle for public health. Now, new research led by the World Health Organization has found vaccines have saved an estimated 154 million lives in the past 50 years from 14 different diseases. Most of these have been children under five, and around two-thirds children under one year old. In 1974 […]

today14 May, 2024