The white flag, the symbol of surrender that Israel violated in Gaza
The death of three Jewish hostages by friendly fire increases doubts about the Israeli army’s compliance with international humanitarian law
US calls on Israel to reduce the intensity of Gaza war
‘Soon we will be able to distinguish between different areas of Gaza,’ the Israeli Defense Minister told his American counterpart, opening the door to the gradual return of displaced Palestinians
The inflationary fire in Venezuela is slowly extinguished
The increase in prices is losing steam after a harsh adjustment that has further impoverished wage earners. The country expects a moderate economic expansion thanks to the easing of international sanctions
Nicaragua regime expels International Committee of the Red Cross
The organization issued a statement detailing only that they are closing operations ‘at the request of the authorities.’ The end of their humanitarian work leaves political prisoners completely unprotected
Texas enacts toughest anti-immigrant law in the US
The legislation signed by Governor Greg Abbott allows local authorities to detain and initiate deportation proceedings for migrants who arrive illegally in the state. It is expected to take effect in March 2024
Feed holiday crowds with affordable, marinated eye round or a side of salmon
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Two impressive main courses that can feed crowds easy and are good at room temperature and hot from the oven
US closes two rail crossings in Texas so agents can help process migrants
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The decision adds another tension point over immigration amid a struggle in Washington between the White House and Senate negotiators to reach a deal on border security
Trump’s lawyers ask full appeals court to review gag order restricting his speech in election case
The appeals court upheld but narrowed a gag order that barred Trump from verbally attacking witnesses over their participation in the case
An earthquake in northwestern China kills at least 127 people and is the deadliest in 9 years
The magnitude 6.2 quake struck just before midnight on Monday, injuring more than 700 people, damaging roads and knocking out power and communication lines in Gansu and Qinghai provinces
A volcano erupts in southwestern Iceland and spews magma in a spectacular show of Earth’s power
In November, police evacuated the town or Grindavik after strong seismic activity in the area damaged homes and raised fears of an imminent eruption
Death of 5-year-old boy prompts criticism of Chicago shelters for migrants
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Chicago and other northern U.S. cities have struggled to find housing for tens of thousands of asylum-seekers who have been bused from Texas
The advantages of fear
Some of the things that scare us are innate and universal, while others arise from social and economic change
Flooding drives millions to move as climate migration patterns emerge
In the first two decades of the 21st century, the threat of flooding convinced more than 7 million people to avoid risky areas or abandon places that were risky
IBM’s Juan Bernabé-Moreno: ‘Understanding nature using traditional computers is impossible’
The Spanish computer scientist says quantum computing is essential for responding to the global climate emergency