According to the Mission, at about 04:30 (local time), while peacekeepers were in shelters, two IDF Merkava tanks destroyed the main gate and entered the position. “They requested multiple times that the base turn out its lights,” UNIFIL said in a statement. The tanks left about 45 minutes later after the Mission protested through its liaison mechanism, saying that IDF …
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After a horrendous debut last week, Joker: Folie à Deuxplummeted in its sophomore frame at the box office. The genre-fluid sequel to 2019’s blockbuster hit Joker registered a record drop in collections domestically, cementing its stature as one of the biggest bombs of the year, and perhaps one of the biggest major studio disasters in recent memory. The bar was …
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In a message marking Sunday’s International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction, António Guterres highlighted the severe impact of disasters on children. “When disasters strike, they unleash enormous devastation on individuals, societies and economies. The ripple effects of death, destruction and displacement are unimaginable. Today, disasters are often supercharged by the climate crisis, increasing their frequency and intensity,” he said. “No …
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Beetlejuice Beetlejuice is continuing to spook moviegoers across the country weeks after it was first released, with Tim Burton‘s long-awaited sequel proving itself to be a monster hit. The movie recently crossed the $400 million mark worldwide, and this weekend, it brought in another $7.05 million domestically for a total domestic gross of $275.62 million. Combine that total with its …
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Credit: FAO Opinion by Qu Dongyu (rome) Friday, October 11, 2024 Inter Press Service ROME, Oct 11 (IPS) – World Food Day 2024. This year the theme for World Food Day is “Right to Foods for a Better Life and a Better Future.” It’s a timely reminder that all people have the right to adequate foods. But how do we get …
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Christopher Meloni and his longtime love Sherman stepped out for an important cause this past week. The 63-year-old Law & Order actor was the featured speaker at the Global Lyme Alliance Gala on Wednesday (October 9) in New York City. Christopher was joined on stage by actor Erich Bergen, who auctioned off a meet-and-greet at a performance of his upcoming …
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In a joint statement, the Special Envoy of the UN Secretary-General for Yemen, the heads of UNDP, UNESCO, UNICEF, WFP, WHO and OHCHR, and heads of the INGOs OXFAM International, Save the Children International and CARE International, expressed their deep concern over the situation. “At a time when we were hoping for the release of our colleagues, we are deeply …
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The Southeast Asian country is the most prone to natural hazards in the world, and these hazards are becoming more intense due to climate change. The UN has been working alongside the authorities in the Philippines to prepare for a wide range of disasters, as the UN Resident Coordinator in the country, Gustavo González, explains ahead of the International Day …
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Biodiversity is key to food security and nutrition. IPBES has warned that loss of biodiversity is accelerating around the world, with 1 million animal and plant species threatened with extinction. Credit: Busani Bafana/IPS by Busani Bafana (bulawayo) Friday, October 11, 2024 Inter Press Service BULAWAYO, Oct 11 (IPS) – A holistic approach and transformative change of systems are needed to tackle …
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Japanese organization Nihon Hidankyo waws today awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. Credit: Niklas Elmehed/Nobel Prize by IPS Correspondent (united nations) Friday, October 11, 2024 Inter Press Service UNITED NATIONS, Oct 11 (IPS) – The United Nations Secretary General António Guterres congratulated grassroots Japanese organization Nihon Hidankyo on being awarded the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize. “The atomic bomb survivors from Hiroshima and …
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