Relatives Recount Gaza Deaths as Protesters in Washington Demand Ceasefire

ReutersPeople protest following the U.S. and Britain strikes across Yemen against Iran-backed Houthi forces, at a rally in Seattle, Washington, U.S., January 12, 2024. REUTERS/David RyderBy Michael Martina and Ismail ShakilWASHINGTON (Reuters) – Family members of Palestinians killed in Israel’s military campaign in Gaza shared grief-ridden stories with thousands of protesters who gathered in downtown

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‘Thrill kill’ or act of mercy? Motive in dispute after aged care worker admitted murdering elderly resident

A Supreme Court judge will be asked to decide whether the murder of an elderly resident at an aged care facility in WA’s Great Southern, was a “thrill kill” or a “mercy killing”.Key points:Jacob Hoysted admitted murdering Monica StockdaleThe state says it was planned, but he says it was impulsiveA trial of issues will be held

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Cheesy Roasted Cabbage Wedges

Step 1Place racks in middle and lower third of oven; preheat to 350°. Toast ½ cup blanched hazelnuts on a rimmed baking sheet, tossing once, until golden brown, 8–10 minutes. Let cool, then coarsely chop; set aside. Increase oven temperature to 375°.Step 2Generously coat 2 large rimmed baking sheets with extra-virgin olive oil. Cut 1

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Naver Launches Its Own Generative AI

Korea’s Naver unveiled its own generative artificial intelligence program HyperCLOVA X on Thursday, which in theory competes with OpenAI’s Chat GPT, Google’s PaLM2 and Meta’s Llama.  Naver point out that HyperCLOVA X is tailored for Korean language and culture by tapping into the internet portal’s vast database. To do that it “studied” 6,500 times more Korean-language

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Nigeria: The Climate-Health Nexus

Editor’s note: In the run-up to COP 28 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE) later this year, Nigeria Health Watch, interviewed Simon Bland, Chief Executive Officer of the Global Institute for Disease Elimination (GLIDE), a partnership between the President of the UAE and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. GLIDE works to progress disease elimination

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South Africa: Learners Launch Storytelling Project to ‘Recapture the Beauty’ of Masiphumelele

Masiphumelele: Through The Struggles We Rise is a project by nine high school girls and students from the Stellenbosch Academy of Photography and Design Masiphumelele township is often in the news for incidents of crime and poverty, but a storytelling project wants to change this narrative. In partnership with Stellenbosch Academy of Photography and Design

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5 things to know about Zimbabwe

Five things to know about Zimbabwe, a landlocked country in southern Africa rich in gold and minerals, ahead of Wednesday’s presidential and legislative elections. Mugabe 37 years in power Hero of independence, Robert Mugabe led the country for 37 years, as Prime Minister (1980-1987) then as President (1987-2017). He seduced first by a policy of

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Mali: Mali Crisis

The UN Security Council voted on 30 June 2023 to end its peacekeeping mission in Mali, Minusma, after Mali officially requested its complete withdrawal. Over 11,000 military personnel from 53 countries are expected to leave the country by 31 December 2023. Minusma was first deployed in Mali in April 2013 to support the country’s political

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IN PICS | Mbalula discourages state of disaster in Hammanskraal but recommends ‘focused approach’ instead

ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula addresses the community of Hammanskraal following the outbreak of cholera that claimed over 20 lives. Image: Thapelo Morebudi ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula on Thursday visited the Hammanskraal area following the deadly cholera outbreak that has claimed more than 20 lives. Mbalula paid a visit to some of the bereaved families after

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South Africa: Millions to Be Spent to Complete Abandoned Lottery-Funded Projects

Engineers to be paid directly to finish multi-million rand infrastructure projects The National Lotteries Commission (NLC) has allocated nearly R65-million to finish Lottery-funded projects where tens of millions of rands were looted. New funds are to be paid directly to engineers commissioned by the NLC instead of dodgy non-profit companies. Over R240-million in grants has

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