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Venezuela's President Has Appeared In Court In The US And Pleaded Not Guilty To Drug Trafficking
“I am innocent. I am not guilty. I am a decent man, the constitutional president of my country,” Maduro said when he was asked about his plea.
Cherry Mohamed
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Just Days Before Bombing Venezuela, Trump Said His New Year's Resolution Is "Peace On Earth”
Trump said the US attacked Venezuela for “peace on Earth” when he was asked if the attack was about oil or regime change.
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Angelina Jolie Has Visited The Rafah Crossing In Egypt To Assess Aid To Gaza And Meet Injured Palestinians
Jolie met with Egyptian Red Crescent workers, aid truck drivers and humanitarian organizations at the border to assess aid deliveries to Gaza.
Politics
Myanmar’s Pro-Military Party Has Claimed A Huge Lead In A "Sham" Election Held By The Military
Opposition parties have been excluded from the ballot, and people living in 65 rebel-held areas will not be allowed to participate, leaving at least 20% of Myanmar unable to vote.
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Two Years On: What Our Collective Action Changed for Palestine
From the streets to the seas, from classrooms to parliaments, people keep showing up for Palestine, even when hope feels impossible.
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14 Human Rights Wins To Celebrate In 2025
Here’s to another year of fighting for the world we want to see.
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Israel Has Approved 19 New Illegal Israeli Settlements In The Occupied West Bank
All settlements and outposts in the West Bank are considered illegal and in breach of international law.
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Israeli Police Raided Palestinians’ Christmas Celebrations In Israel And Arrested Santa Claus
Israeli police claimed they were responding to “unusual noise,” according to Middle East Eye.
Activism
Greta Thunberg Has Been Arrested By UK Police For Supporting Detained Palestine Action Activists
The eight Palestine Action activists have been on a hunger strike after being detained for over a year without trial.
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Gaza’s Health Ministry Has Rebuilt Parts Of Al-Shifa Hospital, But It Still Faces Shortage Of Medical Supplies
Israel had invaded the hospital in November 2023 and left it completely destroyed after a 14-day attack.
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Hundreds Of People In Australia Held A "Paddle Out" Memorial At Bondi Beach For The 15 Killed In The Shooting
People laid flowers on the water, clapped in unison and observed a moment of silence as lifeguards and police watched from the shore.
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After A 2024 Student Protest Leader Was Assassinated, People In Bangladesh Are Holding Huge Protests
Protests erupted across the country calling for justice for Sharif Osman Hadi.