UNRWA mourns loss of first staffer in West Bank for ten yearsWHO approves first mpox vaccine in big boost to fighting disease across AfricaHumanitarians rush to Nigeria to assist flood victims following dam collapse
Aug 27
Democracy Now! 2025-08-27 Wednesday
Headlines for August 27, 2025; Gaza Doctor Says Israel’s Deadly Attack on Nasser Hospital “Crosses All Red Lines”; DNC Panel Rejects Resolution Demanding U.S. Arms Embargo on Israel; First Black Fed Governor, Lisa Cook, Sues Trump over His Attempt to Fire Her; Katrina Declaration ... Show More
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Aug 29
WHO warns of growing cholera crisis
The World Health Organization says a resurgence of cholera in a number of African countries is putting more strain on already stretched health services. The WHO says more than 400,000 cases and nearly 5,000 deaths have been recorded worldwide this year, fuelled by conflict, pover ... Show More
26m 55s
Oct 6
Troop deployment pushback, shutdown talks, Nobel prize in medicine & more
President Donald Trump has authorized the deployment of federalized troops to several blue states, and their governors are pushing back. Trump’s economic advisor warns the consequences of prolonging the shutdown will be steep. We outline what Hamas wants in the Gaza ceasefire tal ... Show More
6m 42s
Sep 2024
Israeli protests, Russia’s advances, Gaza’s polio vaccine drive and Musk’s Starlink problem
Thousands protests on the streets of Israel against the government and its failure to bring home the hostages in Gaza. Russian forces are advancing in the east of Ukraine at a faster rate than before, towards the strategic hub of Pokrovsk. US researchers say they’ve identified th ... Show More
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