At least six people killed in attack on residential building in border region often targeted by Somali armed group.
Al-Shabab blamed for attack in northeast Kenya – News from Al Jazeera
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Category: International Affairs,
Al-Shabaab militants cause outrage over food supply
Concerns are emerging after photographs emerged of alleged al Shabaab militants supplying food to residents of areas they control in southern Somalia.
…The act by the militants has caused outrage on social media with many wondering how the terror group could bring in such large amounts of food into the area without detection from the Somali government and the African Mission to Somalia (Amisom) forces.
Al-Shabaab militants cause outrage over food supply ▷ Tuko.co.ke
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Poland’s parliament withdraws proposed abortion ban
Poland’s parliament has rejected proposed legislation that would have imposed a near-total ban on abortion.
Current law allows abortion through the 12th week of pregnancy if the woman’s health or life is endangered, if the pregnancy results from a crime, or if the fetus is irreparably damaged.
European politicians from various liberal parties welcomed the news of the proposed ban’s rejection on Twitter, which is being seen as a victory for womens’ rights following the protests earlier this week.
On Monday, thousands of women in Poland took the day off work and school to take part in a pro-choice march to mark what organizers called “Black Monday”.
The day of action was inspired by a 1975 women’s strike in Iceland.
Poland’s parliament withdraws proposed abortion ban – CNN.com
Sweet!
Poland Parliament rejects near-total abortion ban
Poland’s parliament rejects a citizens’ bill for a near-total ban on abortion, after the government was swayed by nationwide protests on Monday.
Poland abortion: Parliament rejects near-total ban – BBC News
Well done, ladies!
East Aleppo turning into ‘another Rwanda,’ U.N. envoy for Syria warns
Rebel-held eastern Aleppo could be “totally destroyed” by year’s end if a campaign of ferocious bombardment of the Syrian city by Russia and Syria continues, a senior U.N. envoy warned on Thursday.
East Aleppo turning into ‘another Rwanda,’ U.N. envoy for Syria warns – LA Times
Jeezus
Angela Merkel says no EU without free movement
Britain cannot be allowed access to the EU’s single market without accepting free movement of people, German Chancellor Angela Merkel says, warning she would not allow a free-for-all.
Europe migrant crisis: Angela Merkel says no EU without free movement
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Ghana Will Remove ‘Racist’ Gandhi Statue From Its Oldest University
Professors and students at the University of Ghana called the statue “a slap in the face” because of Gandhi’s “racist identity.”
…The petition, which had more than 1,700 supporters on Thursday, cited letters Gandhi wrote during his time in South Africa as evidence that he advocated for the superiority of Indians over black Africans. It also took issue with his use of the derogatory term kaffir to refer to native Africans and criticized the lack of statues of African heroes and heroines on campus.
Ghana Will Remove ‘Racist’ Gandhi Statue From Its Oldest University | TIME
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10 wounded in blast near police station in Istanbul
Ten people were wounded in an explosion near a police station in the Yenibosna neighborhood of Istanbul on the afternoon of Oct. 6, the Istanbul Governor’s Office has announced
10 wounded in blast near police station in Istanbul – LOCAL
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White House accuses Israel of betraying trust
The White House accused Israel of a betrayal of trust, in an unusually sharp rebuke over its plans to build hundreds of new settlement homes deep in the West Bank.
White House accuses Israel of betraying trust – The Express Tribune
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Poland’s women on strike against abortion bill
Controversial bill would further tighten restrictions on abortion in the country.
Poland’s women on strike against abortion bill
Go, girls!
Greek anger at Turkey border treaty remarks
Greece reacts angrily after Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan appeared to question a 1923 treaty that set borders between the two countries.
Greek anger at Turkey border treaty remarks – BBC News
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Georgia Pope: Tbilisi stadium largely empty for papal Mass
The Pope says Mass in a largely empty stadium on a visit to Georgia after the majority Orthodox Christian Church asks followers to stay away.
…The Orthodox patriarchate said on its website: “As long as there are dogmatic differences between our churches, Orthodox believers will not participate in their prayers”.
One Georgian priest told AP it was a protest against Catholic attempts to convert Orthodox Christians.
“Can you imagine how it would be if a Sunni [Muslim] preacher came to Shia [Muslim] Iran and conducted prayers in a stadium or somewhere else?” Father David Klividze asked. “Such a thing could not be.”
Georgia Pope: Tbilisi stadium largely empty for papal Mass – BBC News
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In Georgia, Francis makes veiled criticism of Russian aggression
Pope Francis called for more respect for the “sovereign rights” of nations under international law, on the first stop of a two-day visit to the Caucasus country.
In Georgia, Francis makes veiled criticism of Russian aggression | National Catholic Reporter
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These Photos Capture The Beauty And Grace Of The World’s First Muslim Hijabi Ballerina
Stephanie Kurlow, growing up in Australia, dreamed of being a ballerina. A convert to Islam, she now dreams of dancing professionally in the hijab.
Ballerina in hijab: Australian teen dancer Stephanie Kurlow – CNN.com
Judging her form from a still is next to impossible so I cannot say if she is any good but she’s found a way to make her dreams and her beliefs work together and that’s always a good thing.
Here’s the century-long history behind Colombia’s peace agreement with the FARC
The 2016 peace accord looks to expand political participation to these rural areas.
I wish this was getting more press. Peace accords are just as important -if not more- than war.
Syria conflict: Aleppo hospital ‘hit by barrel bombs’
An air raid on the rebel-held eastern half of the Syrian city of Aleppo hits the area’s largest hospital for the second time in a matter of days.
: Syria conflict: Aleppo hospital ‘hit by barrel bombs’ – BBC News
Aggggghhhh! Stop fucking killing people and blowing things up, already!
Aleppo “slaughterhouse”: 96 kids killed in 5 days, hospitals flattened, Syrian activists say
Syrian and Russian assault on key city described as a “war crime” by U.N. chief; activists say just 7 doctors left for 250,000 people
Jeezus…
Surgical Strikes Across Line Of Control (LoC) At 7 Terror Camps
India has carried out “surgical strikes” across the Line of Control in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir to prevent terrorists who were prepping to infiltrate and attack the Kashmir region and metros, the army said today.
Surgical Strikes Across Line Of Control (LoC) At 7 Terror Camps
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Shimon Peres, former prime minister of Israel, dead at 93
Shimon Peres, the Nobel Peace Prize laureate and one of Israel’s founding fathers, has died. He was 93.
Shimon Peres, former prime minister of Israel, dead at 93 – World – CBC News
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Hungarians Just Destroyed All Monsanto GMO Corn Fields…
Hungary has taken a bold stand against biotech giant Monsanto and genetic modification by destroying 1000 acres of maize found to have been grown with genetically modified seeds, according to Hungary deputy state secretary of the Ministry of Rural Development Lajos Bognar.
Hungarians Just Destroyed All Monsanto GMO Corn Fields… | Eco Snippets
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Women in Iran Mount Protest Against Bicycling Ban
Iranian women have taken to their bicycles to oppose a religious ruling banning them from riding in public places. The unexpected “fatwa,” or religious ruling, by the country’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, says a woman riding a bicycle not only attracts the attention of men, but also “exposes the society to sedition.”
Women in Iran Mount Protest Against Bicycling Ban [Video]
Jeezum, when are those hateful old men going to die off? What a bunch of perverted assholes they come off as. If you are that threatened by someone on a bicycle? The problem isn’t the person riding the bike, the problem -and sedition to society- is 100% you.
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