Weekend Edition Latest News Headlines – The United Nations has criticized the United States for vetoing a Security Council resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine. The resolution was supported by 14 of the 15 council members, but the United States vetoed it, arguing that it was not balanced and would not have been effective in stopping the violence.
Meanwhile, Israel has said that a hostage rescue attempt in the Gaza Strip has failed. The Israeli military has not yet released any details about the operation, but Hamas, the Palestinian militant group that controls Gaza, has accused Israel of killing civilians and targeting journalists.
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Eleven people were killed in a violent clash between a criminal gang and villagers in the central Mexican state of Guanajuato. The villagers were reportedly armed and defending themselves against the gang, which is known for its involvement in drug trafficking and kidnapping.
The violence in Mexico has been escalating in recent years, with record-high murder rates. The government has deployed troops to combat the violence, but the situation remains fragile.
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Six teenagers in France have been convicted of involvement in the beheading of Samuel Paty, a teacher who showed cartoons of the Prophet Muhammad in class.
The teenagers were sentenced to prison terms ranging from four to 10 years. The murder of Paty in October 2020 shocked France and sparked a debate about freedom of expression and religious extremism.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced that he will seek another presidential term in the 2024 election.
Putin has been in power since 2000, and if he wins the election, he will extend his rule until 2036. The announcement has sparked speculation about Putin’s long-term plans and the future of Russia.
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A federal judge in California has issued a nationwide injunction prohibiting the Biden administration from separating migrant families at the U.S. border.
The judge ruled that the practice is cruel and inhumane, and that it violates a 1997 settlement agreement that prohibits the government from separating families without a compelling reason. The ruling is a major victory for immigration advocates, who have long argued that separating migrant families is a violation of human rights.
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The city of Chicago is facing a growing crisis as residents in the Little Village neighborhood raise concerns about the presence of toxic metals in the soil at a proposed migrant shelter camp.
The city has hired a contractor to test the soil for lead and arsenic, and the results are expected to be released soon. In the meantime, residents are demanding that the city reconsider its plans for the shelter camp.
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The city of San Francisco has passed a new law that makes it illegal to use Chinese characters in political ads or campaign materials without providing a translation.
The law is intended to prevent candidates from using Chinese names to deceive voters and gain an unfair advantage in elections. The law has been praised by Asian American activists, who say it will help to ensure that elections are fair and transparent.
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Rock giants Def Leppard and Journey have announced a co-headlining tour for 2024. The tour will kick off in April and will make stops across North America.
This is the first time that the two bands have toured together, and it is sure to be a major event for fans of classic rock.
