International News: UN Receives Report on October 7th Sexual Assault Cases

Israeli airstrikes have once again struck Gaza, targeting crowded areas where residents had been seeking shelter following the expiration of a seven-day cease-fire agreement. Evidence presented at a United Nations meeting hosted by the Israeli ambassador suggests that Hamas committed crimes of sexual violence in an attack on Israel on October 7. Hamas has denied …

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Florida Republican Chairman Christian Ziegler Defends Innocence, Vows to Stay in Office Amid Rape Accusation

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — The chair of Florida’s Republican Party says he will not resign over a woman’s allegation that he raped her, proclaiming his innocence in an email to supporters. He did not address any specifics of the accusation that has roiled the state’s conservative politics. Christian Ziegler sent the statement to state …

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The Battle Over Fossil Fuels: Key Focus at COP28 Climate Summit

The President of the UNFCCC COP28 climate conference, Sultan al-Jaber, delivered a significant speech at the summit on December 2, 2023, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The conference has brought the longstanding debate over the fate of fossil fuels into the limelight. For the past three decades, policymakers representing nearly 200 countries at the U.N.’s …

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Former US Ambassador Arrested in Florida for Alleged Involvement with Cuba, According to AP Source

MIAMI (AP) — A former American diplomat who served as U.S. ambassador to Bolivia has been arrested in a long-running FBI counterintelligence investigation, accused of secretly serving as an agent of Cuba’s government, The Associated Press has learned. Manuel Rocha, 73, was arrested in Miami on Friday on a criminal complaint and more details about …

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Philippines hit by powerful 7.6-magnitude earthquake with tsunami warning

Philippines Battered by Strong Earthquake, Tsunami Warning Issued – In a terrifying turn of events, a formidable earthquake measuring 7.6 on the Richter scale rocked the southern coast of the Philippines, prompting widespread panic and a tsunami alert in the dead of night. The temblor, striking at a depth of 32 kilometers (20 miles), caused …

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Is Donald Trump Acting Like a Dictator? Exploring His Authoritarian Behavior

Chris Christie visits Israeli communities devastated by Hamas attacks Chris Christie visited parts of Israel that were hit by attacks from Hamas militants, saying he supports Israel’s rejection of a ceasefire in Gaza. Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie in a new interview said former President Donald Trump “acts like someone who wants to be …

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Intense Conflict: Heavy Bombardments in Southern Gaza Amid Israel-Hamas War

Israel’s military issued evacuation orders for additional areas in and around Gaza’s second-largest city, Khan Younis, indicating a shift in their offensive campaign. The focus has now moved to the southern half of the territory, where Hamas leaders are believed to be hiding. Bombardments intensified throughout the region overnight and into Sunday, signaling a fresh …

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The lingering impact of Kissinger’s support for brutal regimes in Latin America

Henry Kissinger, former U.S. secretary of state, endorsed torture, helicopter throws, and rape of relatives by leftists in Chile. Argentinian leftists were “disappeared,” using concentration camps, by a cruel military dictatorship, heavily backed by Kissinger. South America vividly recollects their suffering during the Cold War anti-communism, marked by deep North American distrust. Stephen Rabe, a …

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Israel’s Intensified Assault on Southern Gaza Raises Renewed Concerns Over Civilian Deaths After Cease-Fire Ends

Amid resumed violence in the southern Gaza Strip, Israel ordered additional areas for attack evacuation and continued bombardment. As the U.S. and others called for the protection of civilians following a broken truce, Israel declared its intent to fulfill its goals and expressed the need for a ground operation, with complete overhaul being the ultimate …

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Rape Allegation Against Florida’s Republican Chair Denounced in Controversial State Political Scandal

Florida’s top Republican official, Christian Ziegler, has been accused of rape by a woman who has reportedly been a friend for over 20 years. Police search warrant affidavits suggest that Ziegler’s wife agreed to participate in a sexual encounter with Ziegler and the woman. Ziegler maintains that the interaction was consensual and denies all allegations. …

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