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Annecy Winner ‘Memoir of a Snail’ Gets U.S. Release Date From IFC Films (EXCLUSIVE)

Variety 

IFC Films has announced the U.S. release date for the animated feature “Memoir of a Snail,” directed by Academy Award winner Adam Elliot. This charming stop-motion adult drama took nearly a decade to create and will open in limited release on Oct. 25, with a wider expansion throughout November. The film follows the life of […]

Concerns Raised Over Human Rights Conditions in Pakistani Prisons

Khaama Press (Afghan News Agency) 

Prisons are expected to serve as correctional facilities for those who have committed crimes. However, in Pakistan, they are often criticized for their treatment of inmates, which some argue is more punitive than reformative. Instead of rehabilitating individuals, Pakistani prisons are often seen as environments that can transform minor offenders into hardened criminals. Journalist Sajjar […]

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US aid vetting failures may have benefited militants in Afghanistan

Voice of America 

WASHINGTON — Two U.S. State Department bureaus could not prove compliance with internal policies for vetting aid groups in Taliban-ruled Afghanistan that received $293 million in funds, raising a risk that extremists may have profited, a U.S. watchdog said on Wednesday. "It is critical that State knows who is actually benefitting from this assistance in order to prevent the aid from being diverted to the Taliban or other sanctioned parties," said the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction, or SIGAR, report. Читать дальше...

LAGOS FIRST LADY PRESENTS MEDICAL DIRECTORS’ AWARD TO DR. OLADAPO

Lagosstate.gov.ng 

The First Lady of Lagos State, Dr. (Mrs.) Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu has presented the Coordinator, School of Anaesthetic Studies, Badagry, Dr. Olaniyi Olajide Oladapo with the prestigious Health Service Commission/Medical Directors’ Award for his outstanding manpower development in the health sector in Lagos State. Dr. (Mrs.) Sanwo-Olu made the presentation during the Forum of Health Service Commission/Medical …

MHA tells states to ensure LGBTQ+ prisoners rights in jails

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

The Centre directs state governments to ensure equal prison visitation rights for members of the queer community without discrimination. Guidelines from 'Model Prison Manual, 2016' and 'Model Prisons and Correctional Services Act 2023' to be implemented. LGBTQ+ individuals can now meet chosen persons during jail visits.

Tanner Houck Gives Take On Red Sox’s Trade Deadline Approach

New England Sportd Network: World Cup 

The Red Sox will soon make a season-altering decision. Boston has just 10 games remaining before the July 30 trade deadline, and all signs point to trades being made in an effort to supplement the roster. Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow admitted this club is worth investing in, but he also doesn’t want […]