May 29—OTTUMWA — After listening to valid viewpoints from residents on both Madison Avenue and 55th Street, the Wapello County Board of Supervisors unanimously came to a decision. Do nothing, at least temporarily. The supervisors voted down a motion to vacate part of Madison Avenue where it leads into U.S. Highway 63 following a public […]
By Emma Farge GENEVA (Reuters) – A United Nations expert told the global body’s Human Rights Council on Tuesday that she believed that Israel’s military campaign in Gaza since Oct. 7 amounted to genocide and called on countries to immediately impose sanctions and an arms embargo. Israel, which did not attend the session, rejected her […]
A UN human rights expert will deliver a report on Tuesday saying that Israel has carried out acts of genocide in Gaza and should be placed under an arms embargo. Francesca Albanese, the UN special rapporteur on human rights in the Palestinian territories, said in her report there were “reasonable grounds” to believe that Israel […]
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Feb. 27 that Poland may expand the list of banned Ukrainian goods. Warsaw has restricted Ukrainian grain imports since April 15, while allowing the shipment of grain to other countries via Poland. Poland’s Agricultural Ministry also accused Ukrainian food products of being of poor quality. In February, Polish […]
Poland may ban imports of other Ukrainian goods if the European Union does not come up with an effective way to protect Polish and European markets. Eggs, fruit and meat are all at risk. Source: Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, as reported by The Guardian Quote from Tusk: “We are discussing that it would be […]
Independent UN experts are calling for an arms embargo against Israel, stating that exporting countries risk violating international humanitarian law if the weapons supplied are used in the Gaza war, they said in Geneva on Friday. All states must ensure compliance with international humanitarian law as stipulated in the Geneva Conventions, which are binding worldwide. […]
On Friday morning, attorneys, journalists and a few members of the public gathered in a courtroom on the third floor of the Richland County Courthouse for a preview of Alex Murdaugh’s jury tampering hearing. A single juror, referred to only as “Juror X” throughout the proceedings, testified about her contacts with Colleton County Clerk of […]
Polish Agriculture Minister Czeslaw Siekierski has said that Poland will start technical talks with Ukraine on export licences in a few days. He has stated that the start of the talks does not mean the embargo will be lifted, and it will remain in force for the time being. Source: European Pravda with reference to […]
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Ratification of Sweden’s NATO membership by Turkey’s parliament hinges on the U.S. Congress’ approval of Turkey’s request to purchase F-16 fighter jets, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said, calling on the two legislatures to act “simultaneously.” In comments reported on Tuesday, Erdogan also said Canada and other NATO allies must […]