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Explainer-What is the International Criminal Court?

Explainer-What is the International Criminal Court?

By Stephanie van den Berg THE HAGUE, Oct 9 (Reuters) - South African judge Navanethem "Navi" Pillay, who was awarded the Nobel peace prize on Friday, has been a judge on several international courts, including the International Criminal Court.
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How BFI London Film Festival's Thematic Strands Encourage Cinematic Discovery

How BFI London Film Festival's Thematic Strands Encourage Cinematic Discovery

Ever wonder why the BFI London Film Festival's lineup feels so eclectic? The answer lies in a simple but brilliant programming choice.
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Mishaal Khan '19 Forges Humanitarian Career at Oxfam America, Driven by Emmanuel College Mentorship

Mishaal Khan '19 Forges Humanitarian Career at Oxfam America, Driven by Emmanuel College Mentorship

Mishaal Khan, a 2019 graduate of Emmanuel College, has established a career as a development officer at Oxfam America, a Boston-based global nonprofit. In her role, Khan contributes to fundraising efforts and collaborates with U.S.-based donors on funding opportunities and giving strategies. A key aspect of her responsibilities involves keeping donors informed about Oxfam's ongoing initiatives and programs aimed at combating inequality and poverty through tailored briefings, events, and meetings. Khan's work often focuses on humanitarian response, including organizing events for Oxfam's Palestinian partner organizations and virtual briefings on situations in Syria and Lebanon, featuring Oxfam America's president. Her commitment to humanitarian work is deeply rooted in her personal values and her academic experiences at Emmanuel College, where she studied political science with a concentration in international relations and comparative politics. Khan credits her faculty mentors, such as Dr. Lenore Martin, D...
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Turnstile to Play Free Show at Washington Monument in Support of Humanitarian Efforts in Palestine, Sudan and Lebanon

Turnstile to Play Free Show at Washington Monument in Support of Humanitarian Efforts in Palestine, Sudan and Lebanon

Baltimore rockers Turnstile will play a free show at the Washington Monument on Saturday October 24, hosted with Human Concern International, the band announced Thursday. The concert will raise funds to benefit their humanitarian efforts in Palestine, Sudan and Lebanon — attendees can RSVP and receive information on the show HERE and make a donation […]
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US hits International Criminal Court with sweeping sanctions as part of drive to dismantle tribunal

US hits International Criminal Court with sweeping sanctions as part of drive to dismantle tribunal

The Trump administration has imposed sweeping new sanctions on the International Criminal Court as part of its campaign to dismantle the tribunal that the U.S. believes has become politicized and attempted to unfairly and illegally prosecute Americans and Israelis on war crimes charges
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Exclusive-Friend of suspected FBI data thief says he warned 'crazy' teen not to hack bureau

Exclusive-Friend of suspected FBI data thief says he warned 'crazy' teen not to hack bureau

By Raphael Satter WASHINGTON, Oct 9 (Reuters) - A friend of the suspected thief of a massive cache of personal data from the FBI says he begged the teenager not to do it.
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FlyDubai co-pilot intended to crash plane into Tel Aviv airport, UAE prosecutor says

FlyDubai co-pilot intended to crash plane into Tel Aviv airport, UAE prosecutor says

Authorities in the United Arab Emirates say a FlyDubai co-pilot attacked the captain of a flight to Tel Aviv last month intending to crash the plane into Israel’s main airport terminal
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Turnstile Announce Free Washington Monument Show for Charity

Turnstile Announce Free Washington Monument Show for Charity

The rock band will host the show with Human Concern International
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Exclusive-US imposes sanctions on International Criminal Court, hours after former judge wins Nobel

Exclusive-US imposes sanctions on International Criminal Court, hours after former judge wins Nobel

By Humeyra Pamuk and Steve Holland Oct 9 (Reuters) - US President Donald Trump's administration imposed sanctions on the International Criminal Court on Friday, hours after one of its former judges won the Nobel Peace Prize, putting Washington on a diplomatic collision course with European allies.
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‘Mami Wata’ Director C.J. Obasi, ‘Khartoum’ Filmmaker Ibrahim Ahmad and More Take New Projects to Durban FilmMart’s Co-Production Forum

‘Mami Wata’ Director C.J. Obasi, ‘Khartoum’ Filmmaker Ibrahim Ahmad and More Take New Projects to Durban FilmMart’s Co-Production Forum

The 17th Durban FilmMart kicks off Oct. 9 with a stacked, four-day program of talks, panels, think tanks and conversations that will spotlight some of the challenges and opportunities for the African film and TV industries and set the agenda for the continent’s filmmakers for the year ahead. A highlight of every edition is the […]
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Moody's turns positive on sub-Saharan African countries

Moody's turns positive on sub-Saharan African countries

By Colleen Goko JOHANNESBURG, Oct 7 (Reuters) - Moody's raised its outlook for sub-Saharan African countries to positive on Wednesday, saying reforms had helped them weather inflationary pressures, while strong commodity prices and easier access to financing had improved their fiscal positions.
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World Bank Reports Pakistan Bears Region's Largest Poverty Burden Amid Economic Crises

World Bank Reports Pakistan Bears Region's Largest Poverty Burden Amid Economic Crises

The World Bank has reported that Pakistan accounts for approximately 48% of the people in the Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan, and Pakistan (MENAAP) region living below the $3 per day poverty line. This makes Pakistan the country with the largest poverty burden in the region. The report indicates that poverty in Pakistan increased significantly, with the poverty rate rising by 6.4 percentage points at the $3 per day line and 3.2 percentage points at the $4.2 per day line between 2018-19 and 2024-25. This surge is attributed to a series of adverse shocks, including the COVID-19 pandemic, the devastating 2022 floods, a macroeconomic crisis characterized by high inflation and currency depreciation, and a prolonged period of economic adjustment. These factors have collectively weakened real household incomes and employment opportunities. The World Bank projects Pakistan's population-growth adjusted real GDP growth to remain at 2.2% for the current fiscal year, similar to the previous year's level, with ...