HOUSTON – It could take days, if not longer, to restore power to the areas hardest hit by severe weather in Houston on Thursday, officials say. Houston Mayor John Whitmire, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo and other local officials held a press conference on Friday about the damaging storms that left at least four people […]
South Africa has urged the United Nations’ top court to order a ceasefire in Gaza during hearings over emergency measures to halt Israel’s military operation in the enclave’s southern city of Rafah. It is the third time the International Court of Justice has held hearings on the conflict in Gaza since South Africa filed proceedings […]
(Bloomberg) — Climate activists who successfully pushed President Joe Biden to halt new US liquefied natural gas exports are setting their sights on proposed crude oil shipping facilities, after the administration approved a massive petroleum terminal last month. Most Read from Bloomberg The administration should stop approvals of deepwater oil export facilities and reevaluate its […]
Students taking part in a hunger strike in a call for a ceasefire in Gaza have been urged not to take risks with their health or wellbeing. A group of students from Edinburgh University Justice for Palestine Society (EUJPS) have been on hunger strike for much of the week. They are protesting outside the university’s […]
Former President Donald Trump spoke privately with Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene over the weekend and urged her to drop her push to oust Speaker Mike Johnson, a source close to the president confirmed to ABC News. During their discussion, Trump told Greene that the party needs to be unified, according to the source. The […]
The Cotton Campaign, which is a coalition of labour rights NGOs, independent trade unions, brand and retail associations, has called for Uzbekistan’s government and cotton sector to publicly affirm its commitment to allowing independent monitoring and reporting on labour rights in the cotton sector after the incident. It claimed the attack on founder and director […]
A senior Qatari official has urged both Israel and Hamas to show “more commitment and more seriousness” in ceasefire negotiations, as pressure builds on both sides to move towards a deal that would set Israeli hostages free and bring potential respite after almost seven months of war in Gaza. It came as Israel still promises […]
A senior Qatari official has urged both Israel and Hamas to show “more commitment and more seriousness” in ceasefire negotiations, as pressure builds on both sides to move towards a deal that would set Israeli hostages free and bring potential respite after almost seven months of war in Gaza. It came as Israel still promises […]
Apr. 22—Members of the Oregon Congressional delegation are calling for a renewed long-term commitment to the Western Oregon Operating Plan (WOOP). Set to expire June 30 of this year, the WOOP serves as the agreement that governs fire response for BLM, the Oregon Department of Forestry, and Forest Protective Associations all over western Oregon. Oregon’s […]
Mar. 31—As spring brings out all-terrain vehicles, officials are driving home the importance of safety for those who ride them, especially kids. Early spring weather means drier trails and more opportunities for riders to get out on private and public land across Missouri. Regardless of weather and trail conditions, all ATV/UTV riders should use more […]
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock has warned those participating in the country’s traditional Easter peace marches against showing partisanship with regard to the war in Gaza. “People in Israel must not be pitted against people in Palestine,” Baerbock told Germany’s Funke media group. “Anything else is extremely dangerous,” she added. “We must not play off […]
Mar. 26—VANTAGE — Work on the Vantage Bridge is expected to lead to delays — maybe long delays — especially on busy summer weekends. As a result, the Washington Department of Transportation is suggesting that drivers look for alternative routes on those busy weekends. The $79 million project will repair the bridge deck, which has […]