Tag: Sexual Violence
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The Week in Stories Around the Globe
South Sudan rejects claims UAE-built hospital supports RSF “Today marks a historic day for the people of Northern Bahr el-Ghazal State and the region,” Governor Mawut said. “This state-of-the-art medical facility could not have come at a better time. Our people face immense health challenges, particularly in light of the influx of refugees and returnees…
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The Week in Stories Around the Globe
Four words that bear significance to the happy news of a Gaza ceasefire Those of us who, day after dreadful day, have watched – bereft and helpless as a ruthless apartheid state has gone methodically about reducing Gaza to dust and memory – owe our deepest gratitude to the brave, determined helpers who have done…
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Tacky if you’re poor, classy if you’re rich
We live in a society where remnants of “Social Darwinist” ideologies still linger in United States. These notions are very true regarding stereotypes and public imagination surrounding both the rich and the poor people. The country’s wealthiest people are called job creators, brilliant, hard-working, and deserving of their wealth. In contrast, a common view is…
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The Week in Stories Around the Globe
The Powerful Celebs Who Acted as Diddy’s Human Shield The list of names could go on, but as Combs prepares to stand trial for a wide range of crimes, his celebrity friends remain—so far—united in silence. #DiddyArrested #diddythediddler #diddyparty #celebrityleaks From spy cams to deepfake porn: fury in South Korea as women targeted again “The…
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The Violence of Our Sons
Why are men and boys so violent? On September 4, 2024, there was a tragic mass shooting at Apalachee High School near Winder, Georgia, United States. Four individuals lost their lives, including two students and two teachers, while nine others sustained injuries. The authorities arrested and charged Colt Gray, a 14-year-old suspect, with four counts of…
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The Week in Stories Around the Globe
Why Do Humans Sing? Traditional Music in 55 Languages Reveals Patterns and Telling Similarities “It shows us that there may be really something that is universal to all humans that cannot simply be explained by culture,” Daniela Sammler, a neuroscientist at the Max Planck Institute for Empirical Aesthetics who was not involved in the study, tells…
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The Week in Stories Around the Globe
Sudan’s conflict hits the 1-year mark, sparking fears of repeated atrocities “Twenty years ago, Darfur was the world’s largest hunger crisis and the world rallied to respond,” World Food Programme Executive Director Cindy McCain said last month. “But today, the people of Sudan have been forgotten.” #Sudan #Africa #CivilWar #conflict Texas State Troopers in Riot Gear…
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The Week in Stories Around the Globe
Israel’s war on Gaza live: World welcomes UN ceasefire resolution Leaders worldwide have welcomed a UN resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza, while the UN chief Guterres says it must be implemented. #Gaza #FreePalestine #CeasefireNOW #VeteransForPeace World Ignores Sudan Hunger Crisis; 230,000 Children and Mothers Could Die in Coming Months Sudan is on track to become…
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The Week in Stories Around the Globe
Gorgeous Nature Photography From the 2023 Canadian Photos of the Year Contest “Every year, our team is blown away by the talent and passion of our photography community,” said Canadian Geographic editor-in-chief Alexandra Pope. “Although they all portray different locations and subjects, these images have one thing in common: they made us stop and say ‘Wow.’” #photography…
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Dear Johnny, Leave Mrs. Coretta Scott King Alone
Johnathan Majors’s rise to fame was seemingly overnight. My man was getting his bag. The 34-year-old was tapped as the future of Hollywood and had a seemingly long career ahead of him. From indie hit Last Black Man in San Francisco to HBO’s sleeper hit Lovecraft Country to Creed III to being tapped to be the next big bad…
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