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Congressional Bills,H. Res. 1552 (IH) – Expressing support for the recognition of October 26, 2024, as Intersex Awareness Day, and supporting the goals and ideals of Intersex Awareness Day.

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H. Res. 1552: Recognizing Intersex Awareness Day Date: October 26, 2024 Title: Expressing support for the recognition of October 26, 2024, as Intersex Awareness Day, and supporting the goals and ideals of Intersex Awareness Day. Sponsor: Representative Marie Newman (D-IL) Summary: H. Res. 1552 is a resolution that expresses support for the recognition of October … Read more

Congressional Bills,H.R. 4587 (RH) – Red Snapper Act

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H.R. 4587: Red Snapper Act Introduced: June 15, 2023 Sponsor: Rep. Steven Palazzo (R-MS) Cosponsors: Rep. Garret Graves (R-LA), Rep. Randy Forbes (R-VA) Status: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources Summary: The Red Snapper Act (H.R. 4587) seeks to amend the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act to provide greater flexibility in the … Read more

Top Stories,‘Entire population of north Gaza at risk of dying,’ warns UN’s top humanitarian official

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‘Entire population of north Gaza at risk of dying,’ warns UN’s top humanitarian official 26 October 2024 Gaza City, 26 October 2024 – The United Nations’ top humanitarian official has warned that the entire population of northern Gaza is at risk of dying if urgent action is not taken to address the deteriorating humanitarian situation. … Read more

Top Stories,UN chief urges halt to escalation after Israeli strikes on Iran

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UN chief urges halt to escalation after Israeli strikes on Iran 2024-10-26 12:00 New York, USA – UN Secretary-General António Guterres has called for an immediate halt to any further escalation of tensions between Israel and Iran following Israeli airstrikes on Iranian military targets near Damascus, Syria. The strikes, which reportedly left three Iranian soldiers … Read more

SDGs,Drought or flooding? No match for this climate-friendly bean

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Drought or Flooding? No Match for This Climate-Friendly Bean 2024-10-26 12:00 Amidst the growing concerns over climate change and its impact on agriculture, scientists have discovered a remarkable bean variety that thrives in both drought and flooding conditions. This discovery holds immense promise for ensuring food security in regions prone to extreme weather events. The … Read more

Peace and Security,Sudan: UN official decries attacks against civilians in Al Jazirah state

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Sudan: UN official decries attacks against civilians in Al Jazirah state October 26, 2024 KHARTOUM, Sudan – The United Nations Special Representative for Sudan, Volker Perthes, has strongly condemned recent attacks against civilians in Al Jazirah state, central Sudan. In a statement released on Wednesday, Perthes expressed deep concern over the violence, which has reportedly … Read more

Peace and Security,‘Entire population of north Gaza at risk of dying,’ warns UN’s top humanitarian official

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‘Entire population of north Gaza at risk of dying,’ warns UN’s top humanitarian official 26 October 2024, 12:00 PM The United Nations’ top humanitarian official has warned that the entire population of northern Gaza is at risk of dying due to the ongoing conflict. Mark Lowcock, the UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs, said in a … Read more

Peace and Security,UN chief urges halt to escalation after Israeli strikes on Iran

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UN chief urges halt to escalation after Israeli strikes on Iran Date: 2024-10-26 12:00 Source: UN News Article: UN Secretary-General António Guterres has strongly condemned the Israeli airstrikes on Iranian targets in Syria on Friday, urging all parties to exercise maximum restraint and avoid any further escalation. “The Secretary-General is deeply concerned over the recent … Read more