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Attacks on Palestinians are on the rise | The Listening Post
Israel’s incoming government, elected six weeks ago, is shaping up as the most extreme in the country’s history – waging war on media workers, then trying to cover up its crimes. But evidence of those crimes frequently ends up online thanks to citizen journalism and satellite imagery – and that is making an impact, often bigger abroad than at home. Contributors: Yara Hawari – Senior…
Oil prices rise as Russian embargo kicks in – BBC News
Oil prices have risen after a new cap on the price of Russian crude, agreed by the G7 group of major economies, came into force. The cap at $60 a barrel is to “prevent Russia from profiting from its war of aggression against Ukraine”. It will stop any Russian crude sold for more than that price from being shipped using G7 and EU tankers, insurance…
Ukraine war: Oil prices rise as cap on Russian crude looms
The G7 and its allies have agreed to limit the price of Russian oil to $60 a barrel. The post Ukraine war: Oil prices rise as cap on Russian crude looms appeared first on Rich TVX News Network.
Philippines sees pandemic rise in child sex abuse – BBC News
The Philippines has now emerged as the world’s largest source of online child sexual exploitation. Reported incidents in the country have risen by around 280 per cent this year, according to UNICEF, after one of the world’s longest pandemic lockdowns left vulnerable children at home. More than 80% of those who sexually exploit children in the Philippines are their relatives, paid by people in the…
Armed Crime on the Rise in Russia
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China’s zero-Covid policy under pressure as infections rise in major cities
Subscribe to our YouTube channel for free here: https://sc.mp/subscribe-youtube Covid-19 infections have been rising sharply in China despite increasingly intense controls, testing and lockdowns. More than 8,000 cases were reported in the country on November 9, 2022. The southern city of Guangzhou saw daily case numbers increase from double digit figures in late October to over 2,000 within two weeks. With lockdowns being ordered in…