Israeli airstrike flattens Gaza media tower as violence spirals | DW Special Report

 

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Myanmar facing ‘bloodbath’ UN envoy tells Security Council | Al Jazeera

The United Nations’ envoy on Myanmar implored the Security Council on Wednesday to take action amid an escalating crisis in the Southeast Asian nation, warning of the risk of civil war and an imminent “bloodbath” amid a violent crackdown on anti-coup protests that has left hundreds dead.

Alerta por desplazamientos masivos en Colombia - El Espectador

 

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12 defence chiefs condemn Myanmar army after day of ‘mass murder’ | Al Jazeera

The defence chiefs of 12 countries have condemned the Myanmar military for its deadly crackdown on demonstrators, as people across the Southeast Asian country mourned those who lost their lives in the bloodiest day since the February 1 coup.

26 U.S. governors issue joint statement condemning anti-Asian violence - China.org.cn

As part of efforts to highlight "National Day of Action and Healing" on Friday, 26 U.S. governors released a joint statement condemning violence against Asian Americans which has been on the rise since the outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic a year ago.

Turkey withdraws from Istanbul Convention protecting women from violence

Turkey withdrew from a European treaty on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence, according to the country’s Official Gazette early Saturday.

Outcry against anti-Asian violence erupts amid ongoing investigation into Atlanta shootings - China.org.cn

The Joe Biden administration and congressional Democrats on Wednesday condemned the exacerbating anti-Asian violence in the United States in the wake of a series of shooting incidents in Atlanta on Tuesday that killed eight people, many of whom were Asians.

Clashes with Israeli soldiers in eastern Gaza kill 3 Palestinians

Three Palestinians were killed and 350 others wounded on Friday during clashes between dozens of Palestinian demonstrators and Israeli soldiers in eastern Gaza Strip, said medics.

L'ONU condamne l'usage "excessif" de la force par Israël dans la bande de Gaza

Le Haut-Commissaire de l'ONU aux droits de l'Homme a exhorté ce vendredi Israël à empêcher l'usage "excessif" de la force contre les manifestants palestiniens à Gaza et demandé que les responsables de ces violences soient punis.

Palestinian receives 4 life terms for killing Israeli family in settlement

A Palestinian youth was granted four life sentences by an Israeli military court on Thursday for murdering three family members in a West Bank settlement last July.

Mob attack on policewoman outrages President Macron

The French government vowed a crackdown on urban violence Tuesday after shocking video footage emerged of a policewoman being beaten on New Year's Eve.

El Parlamento iraní acusa a Israel, EEUU y Arabia Saudí de fomentar los incidentes

El Parlamento iraní acusó hoy a Israel, Estados Unidos y Arabia Saudí de fomentar los disturbios generados en las manifestaciones que se han producido en los últimos días en Irán contra la política económica del gobierno.

Eight dead as Kashmir base raid ends after 36 hours

A marathon gun battle at a paramilitary base in Indian-administered Kashmir has ended after almost 36 hours, with the killing of the last remaining gunman fighting off Indian security forces.

Deux Palestiniens tués: Macron appelle "au calme et à la responsabilité de tous"

Le président français Emmanuel Macron a appelé au "calme" ce vendredi, jour de prière hebdomadaire des musulmans, après l'appel du mouvement islamiste Hamas à "une nouvelle intifada", en réponse à la reconnaissance par Donald Trump de Jérusalem comme capitale d'Israël.

Pakistan troops deployed to quell protests in Islamabad

The Pakistani military has deployed troops to quell anti-blasphemy protests in Lahore, the nation's capital.

Rohingya refugees continue entering into Bangladesh

Rohingya refugees are continuing to enter into Bangladesh at a fast speed, with over the last 48 hours some 4,000 crossing across the border from Myanmar, the International Organization of Migrants (IOM) said Friday.

Catalogne: les abords du Parlement bouclés pour "raisons de sécurité"

La police a fermé, "pour raisons de sécurité", l'accès au parc qui entoure le Parlement catalan à Barcelone, d'où le président régional Carles Puigdemont pourrait unilatéralement proclamer l'indépendance de la Catalogne mardi soir.

Timmermans says governments must uphold rule of law

The European Commission Vice President has called on Spain and Catalonia to keep all lines of communications open, in order to find a solution to the current impasse following Sunday’s controversial independence referendum for the region.

General strike in Catalonia over police violence during referendum voting

Spain's northeastern region of Catalonia was on Tuesday facing a general strike over police violence after Catalans went to the polls in an independence referendum deemed illegal by Spanish authorities.

Tusk demande à l'Espagne "d'éviter un nouvel usage de la force"

Le président du Conseil européen, Donald Tusk, a appelé lundi le chef du gouvernement espagnol Mariano Rajoy à "éviter un nouvel usage de la force" au lendemain de violences policières contre des électeurs indépendantistes catalans.