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Nairobi, Kenya — Human Rights Watch has accused Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces and allied militias of rape and other acts of sexual violence against women and girls in South Kordofan state. The rights group says the sexual violence constitutes war crimes, and that it underscores the urgent need for international action to protect Sudanese civilians and deliver justice to the victims. Human Rights Watch says representatives met with raped or sexually abused women in Sudan’s South Kordofan state during their visit this past October. Читать дальше...

President-elect Donald Trump told reporters, "I have a warm spot in my heart for TikTok."

Alex Yee has been nominated for BBC Sports Personality of the Year after being crowned both Olympic and world champion.

The MTA was moving merch instead of people Monday. The agency’s annual pop-up sale drew shoppers looking to buy quirky items like used subway station signs — or just the right MetroCard machine to tie the living room together. Nearly 700 people braved the rain for this year’s event, where train seats, trash bins, cockpit...

Hammers denied all three points late on against the Cherries

A study by Valentina A. Assenova and Raphael Amit of The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, reveals that participation in startup accelerator programs significantly boosts post-acceleration performance for ventures.

Illinois union members join workers in New York City in calling for a work stoppage.

The victim is a 31 year old male.

The fire occurred around 4 a.m. Monday, was quickly contained, and only hit stalls outside the flagship, which opened as usual.

A study of liquefied natural gas exports by the Biden administration is expected to stop short of saying the approval of more shipments isn’t in the public interest, according to sources.

They seem like they should be natural allies.

But somehow, the Anti-War and 9/11 Truth movements have not really been able to come together to advance their related causes.

Both agree that we’re being lied to on a regular basis …

The post Are Conditions Right for 9/11 Truth and Anti-War Activists to Finally Join Forces? appeared first on Global Research.

Switzerland is spending 354 million to make sure its network of public and private nuclear shelters are in tip-top shape and ready to accommodate all nine million Swiss residents, should the need arise. 

Keely Hodgkinson has been nominated for the BBC Sports Personality of the Year award after ending her wait for a major global title by claiming 800m gold at the Paris Olympics.

Multiple law enforcement agencies responded to an officer-involved shooting in rural Grady County after a highspeed chase on Monday afternoon.

New Giants shortstop Willy Adames said he is doing his part to recruit free-agent pitcher Corbin Burnes.

"Venom: The Last Dance" takes over VOD, while acclaimed "Carry-On" is the top Netflix movie, edging "It Ends with Us."

In the wake of Donald Trump’s victory last month, much of the Online Left — that is, progressive academics, journalists and influencers — left Elon Musk’s X for the greener pastures of Bluesky.

Ole Miss is trying to solidify its defense and develop its depth as the start of SEC play nears.,The No. 17 Rebels (9-1) had an encouraging performanc

A legal expert gave an eyebrow-raising opinion on a controversial effort in Texas, where the state's far-right attorney general last week sued a New York doctor for prescribing abortion pills to a woman in suburban Dallas.

Sarah Storey has been nominated for BBC Sports Personality of the Year after adding two more gold medals to her collection.

A bill to officially designate the bald eagle as the national bird will head to President Biden’s desk after passage in the House on Monday. While the bald eagle has been a major national symbol since the Second Continental Congress in 1782 put the bird on the Great Seal of the United States, it has [...]

Leaders of several Jewish organizations say the keynote speaker of the annual 'People of Color Conference' downplayed the October 7 Hamas attack and labeled the establishment of Israel as a 'racist' endeavor

MICHAEL O’HARE celebrates the history of Ashes Test series between Great Britain and Australia and urges the RFL to think again about replacing Great Britain...

1. Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes has high-ankle sprain, status for Houston remains unclear, AP source says  The Associated Press
2. Source: Chiefs' Mahomes has high ankle sprain  ESPN
3. Patrick Mahomes injury: Updates, return date, what to know about Chiefs QB  USA TODAY
4. Patrick Mahomes injured: Ranking backup QBs for projected NFL playoff teams, including Chiefs' Carson Wentz  CBS Sports
5. 3 emergency QBs Chiefs need to sign to save KC from Carson Wentz without Mahomes... Читать дальше...

EMA Head of Advocacy Alan McDonald says the increase from $23.15 an hour to $23.50, which will take effect from 1 April 2025, reflects the current economic climate and labour market conditions.