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The New York Times
- On North Carolina’s Supreme Court, G.O.P. Justices Move to Reconsider Democratic Rulings February 6, 2023The court’s new majority will rehear two major voting rights cases decided two months ago. The rare move heightens the debate over partisan influences on state courts.
- In Austin, Recovery From Winter Storm Is Slow and Piecemeal February 6, 2023More than 30,000 customers did not have power on Sunday night. Officials said downed trees and power lines were responsible for persistent outages.
- A Small Boat, a Vast Sea and a Desperate Escape From Russia February 1, 2023In September, two men set out from Russia, hoping a boat could carry them to asylum on U.S. soil. Their quest for freedom did not go as planned.
- What’s Your Neighborhood’s Climate Impact? February 6, 2023Where exactly you live in California has a big impact on your emissions.
- Immigration Rebound Eases Shortage of Workers, Up to a Point February 6, 2023While the Biden administration has accelerated processing after Trump-era restrictions and a pandemic slowdown, visa backlogs remain large.
- The Case of the Eco-Terrorists and the Book Deal February 6, 2023When Craig Rosebraugh got involved with the Earth Liberation Front, he had no idea the twists his story would take.
- Battling Lava and Snowstorms to Keep a Climate Project Alive February 6, 2023Ever since an eruption in Hawaii halted a long-running record of carbon dioxide, scientists have found ways to carry on — atop a neighboring volcano.
- A Sea Rescue, a Stolen Boat and, Yes, a ‘Goonies’ Angle February 6, 2023The authorities in Oregon said a capsized boat was stolen by a man who had paid a visit to a nearby house made famous in “The Goonies.” The twists continued.
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- Kenyan court sentences police officer to death for triple murder February 6, 2023Three other accused will serve sentences of up to 30 years over deaths of Willie Kimani, Josephat Mwenda and Joseph Muiruri, in case that sparked national protestsA police officer, Fredrick Leliman, who was among those convicted of killing Nairobi lawyer Willie Kimani, his client Josephat Mwenda and taxi driver Joseph Muiruri, has been sentenced to death by […]
- Pope urges churches in South Sudan to raise voices against injustice February 4, 2023Pontiff says on peace mission that religious leaders ‘cannot remain neutral’ amid abuses of powerPope Francis has said churches in South Sudan “cannot remain neutral” but must raise their voices against injustice and abuse of power, as he and two other Christian leaders conducted a peace mission to the world’s newest country.On his first full day in South Su […]
- Baby among nine dead from cold and thirst on boat in Mediterranean February 3, 2023Survivors tell Italian authorities vessel carrying about 50 people lost its way trying to cross from TunisiaA baby was among nine people including his mother and a pregnant woman who died of cold and thirst on a boat carrying about 50 migrants across the central Mediterranean, Italian authorities have said.Survivors who landed on the Italian island of Lamped […]
- Descendants of Namibia’s genocide victims call on Germany to ‘stop hiding’ February 3, 2023Herero and Nama people demand direct talks and take Namibian government to court for accepting reparations on their behalf for 1904-1908 killingsDescendants of victims of genocide in Namibia have called on Germany to “stop hiding” and discuss reparations with them directly, as they take their own government to court for making a deal without their approval.T […]
- Help world’s poor as well as Ukraine, say faith charities as pope visits South Sudan February 2, 2023An open letter, backed by opinion poll, urges the UK to restore aid budget on eve of a three-day ‘pilgrimage for peace’ in the east African countryThe British government’s financial support for Ukraine must not be at the cost of aid to other areas of the world in crisis, three faith-based charities have warned, on the eve of an unprecedented joint pilgrimage […]
- Nearly 14,000 Nigerians take Shell to court over devastating impact of pollution February 2, 2023People from Niger delta areas of Ogale and Bille seeking justice in London’s high courtNearly 14,000 people from two Nigerian communities are seeking justice in the high court in London against the fossil fuel giant Shell, claiming it is responsible for devastating pollution of their water sources and destruction of their way of life.The individuals from the […]
- Investigate Bolsonaro for genocide, says Brazil’s Marina Silva February 6, 2023Exclusive: Environment minister calls for ex-president to be held to account as she prepares to tackle illegal gold minersFormer president Jair Bolsonaro should be investigated for genocide, Brazil’s environment minister, Marina Silva, has said, as she prepares an operation to drive illegal goldminers from the site of a humanitarian disaster on Indigenous la […]
- Leaked video footage of ocean pollution shines light on deep-sea mining February 6, 2023Company rebuts claims by scientists that ‘uncontrolled and unscientific’ practices highlight dangers of going ahead with seabed miningVideo footage from a deep-sea mining test, showing sediment discharging into the ocean, has raised fresh questions about the largely untested nature of the industry, and the possible harms it could do to ecosystems as companie […]
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- Turkey earthquake is country's worst disaster in 84 years - Erdogan February 6, 2023The death toll continues to rise after two powerful tremors struck as people slept.
- Turkey earthquake: Screaming, shaking... how it felt when the quake hit February 6, 2023"There is an earthquake," one man said to his family. "At least let's die together in the same place."
- Second balloon over Latin America is ours - China February 6, 2023A Chinese spokeswoman says the aircraft is for civilian use, but "deviated" from its intended route.
- Ukraine braced for renewed Russian offensive later in February February 6, 2023A large Russian attack is likely to come from the east and south, Kyiv says.
- Palestinian gunmen killed in Israeli raid in Jericho February 6, 2023Five Hamas militants were killed, as a particularly bloody period between the two sides continues.
- Grammys 2023: Beyoncé makes history and Harry Styles wins album of the year February 6, 2023Pop star Harry Styles wins album of the year, while Beyoncé receives a record-breaking 32nd trophy.
- Hong Kong: Largest national security trial begins February 6, 2023A total of 47 pro-democracy activists including Joshua Wong are connected to the landmark case.
- Renault and Nissan shake up 24-year-old alliance February 6, 2023In a joint statement the motor industry giants said they had "rebalanced" their relationship.
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