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Dec 10, 2023

Mahsa Amini’s family barred from leaving Iran to receive rights prize

Iranian security forces have cracked down on the protests domestically, killing hundreds, and have executed dozens for allegedly participating in what officials have called “riots.”

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Dec 09, 2023

Death toll in Gaza from Israeli attacks rises to 17,700

At least 17,700 Palestinians have been killed and 48,780 wounded in Israeli attacks in Gaza since October 7, Gaza’s Health Ministry said on Saturday.

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Dec 09, 2023

Canada to double the cost of living for international students from January 1

Canada has announced a significant change in its immigration regulations, increasing the cost of living for international students from January 1st.

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Dec 09, 2023

EU clinches deal on landmark AI Act

European Union policymakers on Friday agreed a provisional deal on landmark rules governing the use of artificial intelligence (AI), including governments’ use of AI in biometric surveillance and how to regulate AI systems such as ChatGPT.

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Dec 09, 2023

US vetoes Security Council demand for ceasefire

Ezzat El-Reshiq, a member of Hamas’ political bureau, condemned the US veto as “inhumane.”

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Dec 08, 2023

UN council delays vote on demand for Gaza ceasefire

A UN Security Council vote on a demand for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war was delayed by several hours on Friday

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Dec 08, 2023

Hamas says it repelled Israeli rescue attempt in Gaza, hostage killed

In a statement on Telegram, Hamas said its fighters discovered a special forces unit mounting a rescue attempt and attacked it

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Dec 08, 2023

Rockets reportedly fired towards US embassy in Baghdad

The US has occasionally retaliated against these attacks and has accused Iran of “actively facilitating” rocket and drone attacks by Iranian-backed proxy groups on its forces.

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Dec 08, 2023

UN experts warn of potential rights violations for Afghans

Specific groups among the returning Afghans who are most susceptible to adverse effects include women and girls, religious and ethnic minorities, former government officials, and persons with disabilities.

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Dec 07, 2023

Palestinians must determine future of Gaza: Egypt foreign minister

Egypt wants to see the Palestinian Authority govern Gaza but it is too early to discuss details of arrangements for the future of the strip, Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry said in Washington on Thursday ahead of a Friday meeting between Arab states’ top diplomats and U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken.