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Amnesty International calls on Nigerian authorities to intensify efforts to ensure release of 82 Chibok schoolgirls

Amnesty International calls on Nigerian authorities to intensify efforts to ensure release of 82 Chibok schoolgirls

Amnesty International has called on the Nigerian authorities to intensify their efforts to secure the safe release and return of 82, who were abducted by Boko Haram fighters in 2014 along with dozens others released later. In its statement released…
French-Canadian scientist wins ‘Oscars of Science’ prize for cancer treatment

French-Canadian scientist wins ‘Oscars of Science’ prize for cancer treatment

French-Canadian scientist Michel Sadelain was awarded an “Oscars of Science” prize in Los Angeles on Saturday for his research into genetically modifying immune cells to fight cancer. Sadelain’s scientific work has led to the development of a new form of…
“Who is Hussein?” charity launches humanitarian campaign in Houston, US

“Who is Hussein?” charity launches humanitarian campaign in Houston, US

The UK-based “Who is Hussein?” global charity, in cooperation with “Hussein Table”, has carried out a humanitarian campaign in downtown Houston, US. According to “Who is Hussein?”, the two charitable organizations served more than 150 meals to homeless and needy…
Landslide kills at least 12, leaves more than 50 missing in DR Congo

Landslide kills at least 12, leaves more than 50 missing in DR Congo

At least 12 people lost their lives and more than 50 are still missing after heavy rain caused a ravine to collapse onto a river in southwest Democratic Republic of Congo, Reuters reported yesterday. The landslide happened around midday on…
Cyprus halts Syrian asylum requests as number of arrivals increases

Cyprus halts Syrian asylum requests as number of arrivals increases

Following a sharp increase in arrivals this month, Cyprus has suspended the processing of asylum applications from Syrians, Al Jazeera reported today. In practice, the measure means asylum seekers will be confined to two reception camps offering food and shelter,…
UN: Almost 55 million at risk of hunger in West, Central Africa

UN: Almost 55 million at risk of hunger in West, Central Africa

Nearly 55 million people in West and Central Africa are expected to face food insecurity in the upcoming months due to soaring prices, according to United Nations agencies, Al Jazeera reported. The World Food Programme (WFP), UNICEF, and the Food…
Climate Change Linked to Rising Stroke Deaths

Climate Change Linked to Rising Stroke Deaths

A new study reveals a disturbing link between climate change and stroke deaths. Extreme temperatures, both hot and cold, are contributing to a significant rise in stroke fatalities worldwide. Researchers warn this number will climb as the planet continues to…
Climate change posing significant threat to global health, says report

Climate change posing significant threat to global health, says report

The US international news agency “Bloomberg” has released a new report confirming the significant threat climate change phenomenon poses to global health through infectious diseases. As greenhouse gas emissions accumulate in the atmosphere, the Earth is experiencing rising temperatures and…
Sweden: Woman wins discrimination case after being fired for wearing hijab

Sweden: Woman wins discrimination case after being fired for wearing hijab

Sweden’s Equality Ombudsman on Thursday ruled in favor of a Muslim woman who had complained of facing discrimination for wearing a headscarf, Anadolu Agency reported. The Ombudsman stated that an airline’s uniform dress code policy resulted in the unfair dismissal…
Italian coast guard rescues 22 shipwrecked migrants, recovers 9 bodies as some remain missing

Italian coast guard rescues 22 shipwrecked migrants, recovers 9 bodies as some remain missing

The Italian coast guard rescued 22 migrants and recovered nine bodies after a boat overturned in a storm south of the island of Lampedusa, the Associated Press reported today. The boat had departed from Sfax, Tunisia, carrying 46 people from…
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