Chris Krogh The parents of a woman who tragically died due to Irish doctors refusing to perform an abortion have met with Indian government officials to demand justice for their daughter. Savita Halappanavar, 31, was denied a medical termination when she was admitted to Galway University Hospital while miscarrying at 17 weeks pregnant. She later died from …
For nearly two years, New Brunswick has implemented a policy that requires teachers to use the preferred names and genders of their students. However, Premier Blaine Higgs has introduced a new policy that mandates teachers to obtain parental permission for children under the age of 16. This policy change, which does not require legislative approval, …
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) in Region IV-A and VII is currently conducting independent and parallel investigations into two recent rape cases. These cases involve a 16-year-old in Naga City, Southern Cebu, and an 8-year-old in Lucena City, Quezon. In their pursuit of the truth and justice for the victims, the CHR has dispatched …
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa traveled to Ukraine on Friday as part of a delegation of African leaders and officials in search of solutions to end Russia’s ongoing war. However, their visit was marred by an air raid in Kyiv, serving as a somber reminder of the challenges they face. Ramaphosa was welcomed by a …
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — In a devastating overnight attack, Russian missiles have destroyed a warehouse and an apartment building in the central Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rih, resulting in the death of at least 11 people and the injury of over two dozen others. This attack, which took place in President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s hometown, comes …
Several African leaders met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in St. Petersburg on Saturday, hoping to help bring an end to the war in Ukraine. Photo courtesy of South African President Cyril Ramaphosa/Twitter June 17 (UPI) — Several African leaders had a significant meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in St. Petersburg on Saturday, aiming …
The bodies of 41 individuals, including 38 students, were recovered by Ugandan authorities. These individuals were burned, shot, or hacked to death after suspected rebels attacked a secondary school near the border with Congo. The local mayor, Selevest Mapoze, reported that the rebels fled into the Democratic Republic of Congo after the raid on Friday …
Air pollution reached alarming levels worldwide in 2021, according to a report by IQAir. The report revealed that air pollution in every country, and in 97% of cities, exceeded the guidelines set by the World Health Organization (WHO) for maintaining healthy air quality. Only 222 cities out of over 6,000 analyzed met the WHO’s air …
A robber in England has been handed a three-year jail sentence for attempted robbery, thanks to the quick thinking of his courageous victim. Detective Sergeant Paul Mawson of Durham Constabulary described the arrest as straightforward, as the victim took swift action to ensure the robber’s capture. The incident occurred when 30-year-old Martin Trimble entered a …
Saving enough money to comfortably retire later in life may seem like a daunting, out-of-reach goal. However, there are individuals who are challenging themselves to reach that goal even sooner than usual. The FIRE movement, short for Financial Independence, Retire Early, is based on the principle that managing your money efficiently can lead to achieving …