Myanmar military’s human rights abuses a ‘system exercised from the top’

New research linking alleged violations to soldiers and commanders suggests actions are institutionalised.

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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 616

As the war enters its 616th day, these are the main developments.

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Biden’s Israel funding request gets scrutiny, hits early hurdle

US rights group says president's request to Congress suggests US may 'bankroll' displacement of Palestinians.

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Has Israel achieved its objectives by launching wars on Gaza?

Israel has bombed the strip and laid siege to Palestinians living there.

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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 613

As the war enters its 613th day, these are the main developments.

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Bernie Sanders’s failure to back Gaza ceasefire disappoints US supporters

Progressive and Arab American advocates say they expect more from prominent US Senator and former presidential hopeful.

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Israeli forces move further into Gaza as Netanyahu declares ‘time for war’

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejects calls for ceasefire, says Israeli forces making progress in Gaza raids.

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India maintains perfect record at Cricket World Cup with defeat of England

Defending champions England are all but out of the tournament after losing to unbeaten India on Sunday.

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Biden discusses ‘accelerating’ aid to Gaza in calls with Netanyahu, el-Sisi

The White House said Presidents Biden and el-Sisi 'committed' to accelerating aid to the people of Gaza.

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Impeding aid to Gaza could be crime under ICC jurisdiction, says prosecutor

ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan called on Israel to make 'discernible efforts' to ensure civilians access food and medicine.

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Internet, phone services return to Gaza after Israeli communications cutoff

Paltel Group says services being gradually restored after disruption due to Israeli bombardment.

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Netanyahu says war entering ‘second stage’ as Israeli troops push into Gaza

Israeli prime minister describes campaign against Hamas as 'second war of independence'.

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Friends actor Matthew Perry dies at 54: US media

Perry found dead in a hot tub at his Los Angeles home, the LA Times reports.

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Prisoner exchange? Israeli captive families demand answers from Netanyahu

Israeli relatives increasingly angry over fate of captives, particularly during military's large-scale bombing of Gaza.

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UNGA calls for humanitarian truce in Israel-Hamas war: How countries voted?

The resolution passed with 120 votes in favour, 14 against and 45 abstentions.

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Analysis: Does Israel’s land operation mean captives won’t be released?

A 'well-informed leak' said there may be a ceasefire soon, but what does Israel's current land operation mean?

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Li Keqiang, former Chinese premier, has died at age 68

State media says Li Keqiang, who stepped down just nine months ago, died of a heart attack.

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Q&A: NUG’s first Rohingya minister says Myanmar in ‘unified revolution’

Aung Kyaw Moe says the civilian government working to remove the military has a vision of a more inclusive Myanmar.

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‘Appalling’: Why has Biden cast doubt on the Palestinian death count?

Rights advocates condemn the US president for denying Palestinian suffering 'even in death' during the Israel-Hamas war.

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EU leaders call for ‘humanitarian pauses’, aid corridors in besieged Gaza

Declaration made as European countries face criticism of employing double standard on human rights, international law.

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Age no barrier as Indonesia gears up for February 2024 elections

Legal challenges on age limits have failed and analysts say fitness for office is about more than a number.

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