2024 first year to pass 1.5C global warming limit
2024 first year to pass 1.5C global warming limit BBC The planet has moved a major step closer to warming more than 1.5C, new data shows, despite world leaders vowing…
‘Much more persecution’: Venezuela braces for Nicolas Maduro’s inauguration
‘Much more persecution’: Venezuela braces for Nicolas Maduro’s inauguration On Friday, Maduro is set to start a third term. Will his inauguration continue his post-election crackdown on dissent? Jesus Medina…
Vanishing Voices: The Fight for Cultural Preservation
The Stream Vanishing Voices: The Fight for Cultural Preservation On The Stream: How conflict and neglect threaten humanity’s cultural heritage? Conflict is threatening cultural heritage through intentional destruction, looting, and…
Historians say Jimmy Carter’s human rights legacy includes grim failures
In South Korea, as well, historians say that Carter adopted the messaging of a military government facing human rights criticism. In May 1980, a student-led pro-democracy uprising in the South…
Qatar says ‘momentum’ building back up in Gaza ceasefire efforts
A month after suspending its mediation bid, Qatar has said it sees “momentum” in efforts to reach a deal to end Israel’s war on the Gaza Strip, as dozens of…
‘Not our fight’: President-elect Trump distances US from Syria’s conflict
President-elect Donald Trump has signalled that, under his administration, the United States would cease any involvement in Syria’s long-running civil war, hinting at a possible end to support for Kurdish-led…
Germany’s far-right AfD picks chancellor candidate first time
Alice Weidel’s nomination comes before snap elections expected in February next year. The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) has named party leader Alice Weidel as its first chancellor nominee, before…
Syria war to have ‘massive’ effect on Lebanon: US envoy Hochstein
The top Biden diplomat said a weakened Syrian government will make it difficult for Iran to transfer weapons to Hezbollah. Doha, Qatar – The weakening of Syria’s government with the…
Syrian opposition reach Damascus countryside in rapid advance
NewsFeed Syrian opposition forces have reached the countryside around Damascus in a rapid advance. Video from the town of Jaramana showed residents toppling a statue of President Bashar al-Assad’s father,…
US House votes to advance bill to sanction ICC over Israel arrest warrants
US House votes to advance bill to sanction ICC over Israel arrest warrants The legislation is in retaliation for the International Criminal Court seeking arrest warrants against Netanyahu over Israel’s…