Testimonies in the dossier show that Israel’s killing of the reporter has led to widespread, crippling fear among Palestinian journalists about their safety.The Hague, the Netherlands – A dossier submitted by Al Jazeera to the International Criminal Court (ICC) with a formal request to investigate the killing of veteran television correspondent Shireen Abu Akleh shows how her death unfolded and how it has had a “chilling effect” among Palestinian journalists, a lawyer for the global TV network says. Abu Akleh, a Palestinian American correspondent with Al Jazeera for 25 years, was killed by Israeli forces on May 11 on a…
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Six teams have booked their place in the quarter-finals after a series of thrilling round-of-16 matches in Qatar.World Cup 2022 is in the business end of things. The knockouts are under way and qualification for the quarter-finals is heating up. Below are the teams that have advanced into the last eight: Argentina have their star player Lionel Messi and a goalkeeping error from Mat Ryan to thank for overcoming a heroic Australian performance in the round of 16. The Socceroos frustrated Argentina for large parts of the game, and despite the wild celebrations at the end, Argentinian fans will have their…
A total of 401 people were put on trial in Koro Toro prison over anti-government protests that took place in October.A court in Chad has handed out jail terms of between two and three years to more than 260 people arrested after anti-government protests in October, while defence lawyers have argued that the trial was “illegal”. A total of 401 people were put on mass trial in Koro Toro prison, a high-security jail located in the desert 600km (375 miles) from the capital N’Djamena last week. Speaking at a news conference on Monday, public prosecutor Moussa Wade Djibrine said that…
Islamabad, Pakistan – General Asim Munir has what is arguably the most powerful position in the country after he took charge of Pakistan’s nuclear-armed military last week. The 57-year-old former spy chief can now hold significant sway over the country’s internal and external affairs. Munir has taken over at a time when Pakistan faces multiple crises: a voluble opposition demanding immediate elections, an economic meltdown, and historic floods that submerged one-third of the country this year. Here are the five biggest tasks before Munir as he begins his tenure: Domestic politics Analysts say the foremost challenge the new army chief…
Order comes a day after North Korea said it fired more than 130 shells into the sea off its east and west coasts.North Korea’s military has ordered front-line units to fire artillery into the sea for a second consecutive day in what it called a response to drills by the United States and South Korean forces in an inland border region. The order on Tuesday came a day after North Korea fired about 130 artillery rounds into waters near its western and eastern sea boundaries with South Korea. A spokesman for the North Korean military said the latest planned artillery…
‘This victory is for him’: Vinicius Jr said of win over South Korea dedicated to Pele who is hospitalised in Sao Paulo.Brazil’s World Cup team has paid tribute to their country’s footballing legend Pele by dedicating their 4-1 victory over South Korea to the ailing 82-year-old who is receiving treatment for respiratory infection at a Sao Paulo hospital and is also undergoing treatment for colon cancer. The Brazilian players unfurled a large banner featuring Pele’s name and a picture of him in his footballing prime following Monday’s match against South Korea at Stadium 974 in Doha, Qatar. Brazil won the…
Democratic Republic of the Congo says ‘children were killed’ in attack it blames on rebels in country’s restive east.The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has said 272 civilians were killed in a massacre in the eastern town of Kishishe last week, raising the death toll from a previous estimate of 50. The new death toll was announced on Monday by Industry Minister Julien Paluku, who spoke at a press briefing with government spokesperson Patrick Muyaya. “I cannot give details of the attack. An investigation has been opened by the attorney general and we are awaiting the results of the…
The Los Angeles Angels are continuing their busy off-season by reportedly coming to terms with free-agent reliever Carlos Estevez. Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic was first to report the agreement. MLB Network’s Jon Heyman reports the contract is worth $14 million over two seasons. .acf-block-preview .instagram-twitter-container width: 340px; margin: 0 auto; Estevez, who turns 30 later this month, has spent all six of his MLB seasons with the Colorado Rockies. In 2022 he had a career-low 3.47 ERA with 54 strikeouts in 62 relief appearances. The right-hander throws an upper-90s fastball along with a hard slider and change-up. The agreement…
The United States Supreme Court’s conservative majority has signalled sympathy towards an evangelical Christian web designer whose business refuses to provide services for same-sex marriages. The case pits LGBTQ rights against a claim that freedom of speech exempts artists from anti-discrimination laws. On Monday, the justices heard more than two hours of spirited arguments in Denver-area business owner Lorie Smith’s appeal, which seeks an exemption from a Colorado law that bars discrimination based on sexual orientation and other factors. Lower courts ruled in favour of Colorado. Smith, who runs a web design business called 303 Creative, contends that Colorado’s Anti-Discrimination Act…
Shane Wright is headed back to the NHL after a five-game conditioning stint in the American Hockey League. The Seattle Kraken announced they were recalling Wright, their fourth-overall draft back this past summer, on Monday. Wright was sent down to the Coachella Valley Firebirds on Nov. 20 after collecting just one assist in seven games with the big club. The forward from Burlington, Ont., scored four times during his time with the Firebirds. .acf-block-preview .instagram-twitter-container width: 340px; margin: 0 auto; Per league rules, the 18-year-old cannot be assigned there full-time due to his age. The 2022 first-rounder, whom many believed…