U.N. General Assembly overwhelmingly votes to back two-state solution in Israel-Palestinian conflict

[ad_1] The United Nations’ General Assembly overwhelmingly voted on Friday to support a two-state solution to the Israel-Palestinian conflict and urge Israel to commit to a Palestinian state. The 193-member world body approved a nonbinding resolution endorsing the “New York Declaration,” which sets out a phased plan to end the nearly 80-year conflict. The vote…

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Thousands fill London streets for “Unite the Kingdom” rally organized by far-right activist Tommy Robinson

[ad_1] More than 100,000 demonstrators packed London streets Saturday for a march organized by far-right activist Tommy Robinson. The “Unite the Kingdom” rally got underway as much smaller numbers of counterprotesters, organized by the Stand Up To Racism group, gathered under the banner of the “March Against Fascism.” More than 1,000 police officers were on…

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After 5 lions kill zookeeper in Thailand, scrutiny on safari park’s animal treatment intensifies

[ad_1] A Thai zoo has temporarily closed its predator zone after lions mauled a zookeeper to death, wildlife officials said Friday, as scrutiny on the park’s animal treatment intensified. Safari World, which claims on its website to be one of Asia’s largest open-air zoos, is controversial for its staged shows featuring kickboxing orangutans and hula-hooping…

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