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Over 302,000 Migrants Flood Into US Southern Border In December

Over 302,000 Migrants Flood Into US Southern Border In December

In December, a record number of migrants, over 302,000, came to the U.S. southern border. This is the highest number ever recorded in a month, surpassing September's numbers.  It's so many people that they could

Gaza Struggles: Harsh Winter Weather Renders War-Torn Region Uninhabitable, Warns UN Official

Gaza Struggles: Harsh Winter Weather Renders War-Torn Region Uninhabitable, Warns UN Official

The weather in Gaza has become very cold and stormy, making it really hard for people to live there. After months of war, a United Nations human rights official, Ajith Sunghay, is worried that the

Japan’s Record-breaking Milestone Over 2 Million Foreign Workers Tackle Labor Shortage”

Japan’s Record-breaking Milestone Over 2 Million Foreign Workers Tackle Labor Shortage”

Japan is facing a big challenge because there aren't enough people to do all the jobs that need to be done. In October 2023, the number of foreign workers in Japan went over 2 million

Leprosy stigma still rampant in many countries, experts raise alarm over judgemental attitudes

Leprosy stigma still rampant in many countries, experts raise alarm over judgemental attitudes

Leprosy remains an age-old disease, still endemic in more than 120 countries. The condition leaves an estimated one to two million people across the globe visibly disfigured and lacking support to address the stigma they

Protesters In Paris Rally Against France’s Stricter Immigration Laws

Protesters In Paris Rally Against France’s Stricter Immigration Laws

In Paris, France, many people recently protested against a new law that makes immigration rules stricter. On January 21, 2024, they gathered in Trocadero Square. Youssouf Doucoure, 25, from Mali, was there too. He feels

Canada’s Lagging Response to Seafood Supply Chain Issues:

Canada’s Lagging Response to Seafood Supply Chain Issues:

Canada is not doing enough to address problems in the seafood supply chains, which could be harmful to ethical practices and sustainable sourcing. Issues like climate change affecting the oceans and problems like illegal fishing

What is Nitrogen asphyxiation? Alabama prepares for US’s first nitrogen-gas execution

What is Nitrogen asphyxiation? Alabama prepares for US’s first nitrogen-gas execution

The US Supreme Court has declined a plea to stop Alabama from carrying out the country's first-ever nitrogen-gas execution, scheduled for Thursday. The court was hearing a matter related to the death penalty awarded to

Ireland Challenges UK’s Amnesty Law At European Court of Human Rights

Ireland Challenges UK’s Amnesty Law At European Court of Human Rights

Last week, Ireland took a big step by filing a case against the United Kingdom at the European Court of Human Rights. This is only the second time Ireland has done this.  The issue is

Joe Biden Addresses Blue Collar Workers At UAW Conference

Joe Biden Addresses Blue Collar Workers At UAW Conference

President Joe Biden is set to be the main speaker at the United Auto Workers' (UAW) conference in Washington. This event is important for him to gain support from blue-collar workers in important states like

Call to End Persecution: Urgent Call to Iranian Authorities Regarding Lawyers

Call to End Persecution: Urgent Call to Iranian Authorities Regarding Lawyers

On the International Day of the Endangered Lawyer, two UN experts have urged Iranian authorities to stop persecuting lawyers. Despite facing challenges, these legal professionals in Iran have bravely upheld the rule of law and