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Here’s What Happened Around The World In January 2024
Take a look back at some of the biggest stories that happened around the world in January 2024.
Kassy Cho
Kassy Cho is the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Almost. She is based in Taipei, Taiwan. Email her at kassy@almostmag.co.
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After The ICJ Ruled That Israel’s Genocide In Gaza Is Plausible, Israel Accused 12 UN Workers In Palestine For Working For Hamas
Even though Israel’s accusations have not been verified, several western countries immediately suspended funding to the UNRWA, the main humanitarian agency in Gaza.
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This British Journalist Slammed The US And UK For Bombing Yemen Because Their Amazon Packages Were Delayed
“I’m so sorry your Amazon packages are delayed. I really am. Like, I wish mine came on time. But, you know, genocide, guys, genocide.”
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The US And UK Are Bombing Yemen After Houthi Rebels Attacked Ships Linked To Israel To Protest Its War On Gaza
US president Joe Biden said he ordered the strikes to show the Houthis that the US and its allies “will not tolerate” the attacks on shipping.
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This Three-Year-Old Māori Boy In New Zealand Burst Into A “Ceasefire Now” Chant Randomly And People Love It
“Our kids may not fully understand what’s going on now, but they’ll know why Pāpā brought them along to every rally when they’re older,” Taraia’s dad, Te Otāne Huata, told Almost.
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Norwegian Activists Stripped In The Snow To Reenact Israel’s Treatment Of Palestinian Men To Protest The War
30 men reenacted an incident in Gaza when Israeli soldiers rounded up and forced more than 100 Palestinian civilian men and boys to strip down to their underwear and tied their hands behind their backs.
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ICJ Orders Israel To Prevent Genocide In Gaza But Not Ceasefire, NZ's Youngest Woman MP Performs Powerful Haka And More
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Israel’s Prime Minister Called The ICJ Genocide Case Ruling “Outrageous”, Saying It Is Defending Itself
“The charge of genocide leveled against Israel is not only false, it’s outrageous.”
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This Progressive Thai Opposition Politician Who Was Blocked From Being Prime Minister Has Been Found Not Guilty Of Violating Election Laws
Thailand’s constitutional court said it had suspended Pita to rule on whether he had disclosed he owned shares in a media company before running for office.
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Israel Is Refusing To Accept A Permanent Ceasefire Deal That Will Allow Remaining Hostages In Gaza To Return Home
On Jan. 21, Netanyahu rejected a proposal by Hamas to end the war on the condition that Hamas release the remaining over 100 Israeli hostages in exchange for Israel withdrawing its forces, releasing Palestinian prisoners and letting Hamas continue to govern Gaza.
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Motaz Azaiza, One Of Gaza’s Most Beloved Journalists, Has Announced He Is Evacuating In A Tearful Video
“This is the last time that you will see me in this heavy, stinky vest. I decided to evacuate today, so I’m sorry,” Azaiza said as he visibly teared up.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Has Rejected Establishing A Palestinian State After The War
Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu has publicly rejected establishing a Palestinian state after the war in Gaza ends despite the wishes of the US, Israel’s closest ally.