Is Escalation Possible During the Israel-Hamas War?
One group particularly vulnerable to a potential war between Hezbollah and Israel is the 1.5 million Syrian refugees residing in Lebanon.
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At Least 100 Killed in Devastating Wedding Fire in Iraq
On that Tuesday night, a wedding was in full swing at a reception hall in the Christian town of Hamdaniya, also known as Qaraqosh, located in the Nineveh province of northern Iraq. As joyful celebrations were underway and the bride and groom danced, a sudden blaze erupted, engulfing the venue in flames.
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Brazil Aims to Lead on Climate Issues After Lula Wins Presidency
Lula proposed an international alliance meant to practice forest management and biodiversity protection between the countries home to the largest rainforests in the world.
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Sesame Workshop Partners with the International Rescue Committee to Educate Refugee Children
Education plays a vital role in the lives of refugee children. In an interview with CBS, David Miliband, the Chief Executive Officer of the International Rescue Committee (IRC), informs that only two percent of humanitarian aid goes to education and from that, an even smaller amount goes to educating young children.
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Focus on Mass Migration: Syria
he Syrian refugee crisis has been a large topic on the international stage yet is far from being solved. Amid a global pandemic the situation is increasingly more complicated for these refugees looking to rebuild their lives.
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Myanmar Soldiers Desert the Army and Admit to Rohingya Killings
Two soldiers who deserted the Myanmar army appeared on video testifying to the deliberate killings of Rohingya Muslims. The video was filmed in July, but first reported by AP in early September. According to Wall Street Journal, the soldiers, Myo Win Tun and Zaw Naing Tun, defected from Myanmar’s army and were taken into custody by Arakan Army, a Rakhine rebel group who is fighting the Myanmar government’s troops. The international community has been aware of the crimes being committed in Myanmar and assumed it was being ordered by high ranking officials but did not have official confirmation until this video surfaced.
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