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A rare green comet not seen in 50,000 years is coming, astronomy experts say
January 23, 2023
A rare green comet not seen in 50,000 years is coming, astronomy experts say
A rare comet discovered last year is expected to make its way across earth over the next few weeks, according to a astronomy expert. The comet that stands apart for its bright green glow was discovered in 2022 by astronomers…
UN Rights Chief launches $452 million appeal to protect, defend human rights
January 23, 2023
UN Rights Chief launches $452 million appeal to protect, defend human rights
The U.N.’s top human rights official, Volker Türk, appealed Friday for $452 million to fund the critical work of the high commissioner’s office in protecting and defending human rights throughout the world this year. In his appeal to donors, human…
Blast near government building in Mogadishu, followed by shootout leaves at least five civilians dead
January 23, 2023
Blast near government building in Mogadishu, followed by shootout leaves at least five civilians dead
An explosion followed by gunshots rocked the Somali capital on Sunday, officials and witnesses said. At least five civilians and all six attackers were killed and 16 more were reportedly injured on the scene. Witnesses said the blast damaged buildings…
Two attacks kill 18 in Burkina Faso: Security sources say
January 22, 2023
Two attacks kill 18 in Burkina Faso: Security sources say
Two suspected attacks have killed at least 18 people, including 16 vigilantes supporting the army, in Burkina Faso, security sources said on Friday. Thursday’s attacks in the north and northwest of the country were the latest to hit a civilian…
Over 40 al-Shabaab terrorists killed in new operation, says Somali military
January 22, 2023
Over 40 al-Shabaab terrorists killed in new operation, says Somali military
More than 40 al-Shabaab terrorists have been killed in an operation in the Middle Shabelle region, the Somali military the last week. The operation was launched In response to Tuesday’s deadly attack on a military base in Hawadley, some 60…
Switzerland records uptick in migrants, mostly Afghans and Moroccans
January 22, 2023
Switzerland records uptick in migrants, mostly Afghans and Moroccans
Switzerland recorded some 52,000 cases of unauthorized entry last year, almost three times as many as in 2021. Most of the migrants apprehended were reported to be of Afghan and Moroccan nationality. The number of recorded cases jumped from 18,859…
12-million-year-old Whale Fossil Skull Found In Maryland
January 22, 2023
12-million-year-old Whale Fossil Skull Found In Maryland
A whale skull fossil estimated to be some 12 million years old has been found on a beach in the Chesapeake Bay in Maryland, according to a local museum. The discovery was made by a Pennsylvania man, Cody Goddard, who…
Chinese authorities sentence Uyghur preacher, Haseet Ahmed, to 14 years
January 22, 2023
Chinese authorities sentence Uyghur preacher, Haseet Ahmed, to 14 years
Chinese authorities sentenced the female Muslim preacher, Haseet Ahmed; from the Uyghur Muslim minority, to 14 years in prison. Haseet’s sentence came based on accusations that she was teaching children the Qur’an and that she had two copies of it.…
Italy forcibly returning asylum seekers to Greece, an Investigation revealed
January 22, 2023
Italy forcibly returning asylum seekers to Greece, an Investigation revealed
Asylum seekers looking for shelter in Europe have been illegally forced to leave Italy and locked up in unofficial prisons at sea, according to an investigation conducted by researchers from Netherlands-based investigative non-profit Lighthouse Reports and other media partners. The…
US study criticizes marginalizing Muslims in media and cinema
January 20, 2023
US study criticizes marginalizing Muslims in media and cinema
The ‘Los Angeles Times’ published a detailed article on Muslims in the United States of America, in which it indicated that Muslim immigrants suffer from abuse in the media, in addition to their suffering from marginalization in the media and…