insert_link World Schumer calls for change of Israeli government US Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has called for a change of government in Israel, saying Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is preventing peace in the Middle East. Schumer is the highest ranking Jewish lawmaker to call for a change. It comes amid increasing criticism from the US, as well as from the Biden administration over Israel's handling of the conflict with Hamas, and the impact of Palestinian civilians. Schumer spoke […] todayMarch 15, 2024 8
insert_link World UN Secretary General says the humanitarian situation in Gaza is an ‘epic catastrophe’ The UN Secretary General, Antonio Gutterres has told the Security Council that the world must not look away from the humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza. The council is hosting a high-level meeting on the Middle East crisis with several Foreign Ministers in attendance. Wednesday's meeting takes place on the same day the UN commemorates the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian people. Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations Headquarters […] todayNovember 30, 2023 7
insert_link South Africa South African Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union says negligent mine bosses should be charged The South African Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union says negligent mine bosses should be charged with culpable homicide in cases of workers dying while on site. This comes after eleven mineworkers died at Impala Platinum Mine in Rustenburg in the North West on Monday. An elevator transporting mineworkers up and down the shaft unexpectedly dropped 200 metres. Amcu president, Joseph Mathunjwa, says this disaster could have been avoided. todayNovember 29, 2023 9
