UN Raises Alarm , After Fighting Continues Near , Ukraine Nuclear Plant .
The BBC reports that Ukraine and Russia
have blamed each other for more shelling
of Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant.
On August 11, both sides reported 10 strikes
on the administrative office and fire station
of Europe's largest nuclear plant.
On August 11, both sides reported 10 strikes
on the administrative office and fire station
of Europe's largest nuclear plant.
Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant
was seized by Russia in early March.
United Nations Secretary General António Guterres
warned that fighting at the nuclear facility could , "lead to disaster.".
Urgent agreement is needed
at a technical level on a safe
perimeter of demilitarization
to ensure the safety of the area, António Guterres, United Nations
Secretary General, via BBC.
On August 10, the G7 group of industrialized
nations said that Russia should immediately
return control of the plant to Kyiv.
Last week, the facility and surrounding area
were shelled with both Russia and Ukraine pinning
responsibility for the attack on each other.
Last week, the facility and surrounding area
were shelled with both Russia and Ukraine pinning
responsibility for the attack on each other.
On August 11, Ukraine's nuclear agency, Enerhoatom, warned that, "Russian invaders again shelled the Zaporizhzhia
plant and territories near the nuclear facility.".
According to Enerhoatom, despite shells
striking near the storage of radiation sources,
everything was under control at the site.
Shortly after the statement from Ukraine, Russia
released its own statement accusing Ukraine of using
multiple-launch rocket systems and heavy artillery.
Shortly after the statement from Ukraine, Russia
released its own statement accusing Ukraine of using
multiple-launch rocket systems and heavy artillery.
BBC reports that neither country's claims , have been independently verified.
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The Japanese government has expressed its solidarity with G7 leaders over the Ukraine war claiming what's happening in Eastern Europe could also happen in Indo-China
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As western Europe battles through the ongoing drought, water levels in Germany's most important waterway, the River Rhine, could drop even lower next week. The drought is causing huge disruption, with potentially massive economic consequences.
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China's Weather Modification Program, Aims to Replenish , Shrinking Yangtze River.
CNN reports that Chinese planes are firing
silver iodide rods into the sky to produce
more rain over the crucial Yangtze River. .
On August 17, the Ministry of Water Resources said
that drought in the Yangtze River basin was , "adversely affecting drinking water security of rural
people and livestock, and the growth of crops.".
On August 17, the Ministry of Water Resources said
that drought in the Yangtze River basin was , "adversely affecting drinking water security of rural
people and livestock, and the growth of crops.".
CNN reports that many areas of China are
grappling with the worst heat wave on record
causing droughts across the nation. .
Several regions have reportedly launched
weather modification programs to induce rainfall,
including central China's Hubei province. .
According to Hubei's Provincial Emergency Management Department, at least 4.2 million people in Hubei have been impacted by drought since June.
As a result of high temperatures and drought, over
150,000 people have limited access to drinking water
and almost 400,000 hectares of crops have been damaged.
CNN reports that the Yangtze is just one of
many major water sources that are drying up
or shrinking in the northern hemisphere.
Amid record-high temperatures and limited rainfall, both Lake Mead in the United States and the Rhine River in Germany are experiencing alarmingly low water levels.
Amid record-high temperatures and limited rainfall, both Lake Mead in the United States and the Rhine River in Germany are experiencing alarmingly low water levels.
On August 17, China issued its
highest red alert heat warning
in at least 138 cities and counties. .
According to the Meteorological Administration, , another 373 were placed under
the second-highest orange alert
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Man Accused of Stabbing , Salman Rushdie , Pleads Not Guilty.
On August 18, the man accused of stabbing
award-winning author Salman Rushdie
pleaded not guilty in a New York courtroom.
CNN reports that 24-year-old
Hadi Matar faces charges of second-degree
attempted murder and second-degree assault.
According to prosecutors on the case,
the attempted murder charge carries
a penalty of up to 25 years in prison. .
The assault charge, which relates to
another speaker injured in the attack,
would carry up to seven years in prison.
On August 12, Rushdie was about to give
a lecture when an assailant jumped
on stage and repeatedly stabbed him.
Authorities said the 75-year-old author suffered three
stab wounds to his neck, four stab wounds to his
stomach and injuries to his eye, chest and thigh.
Ralph Henry Reese, another speaker
at the event, was also taken to a local hospital
after suffering a facial injury in the attack.
CNN reports that Rushdie has previously
received death threats for his 1988
satirical novel, 'The Satanic Verses.'.
In 1989, late Iranian leader Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini
described the book as an insult to Islam and issued
a religious decree, or fatwa, calling for Rushdie's death.
In 1989, late Iranian leader Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini
described the book as an insult to Islam and issued
a religious decree, or fatwa, calling for Rushdie's death.
Rushdie has lived under British protection
since the fatwa calling for his death
was issued over 30 years ago.
Appalled that Sir Salman Rushdie
has been stabbed while exercising
a right we should never cease to defend. , Boris Johnson, British Prime Minister, via CNN
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G7 leaders began talks in Bavaria, by mocking Russian president Vladimir Putin. The world leaders referenced the Russian President’s penchant for ultra-macho, topless official photographs. They suggested they remove their jackets for a photograph, to show that they are ‘tougher’ than the Russian leader. Report by Braybrooks. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Google Workers Sign Petition Demanding , Abortion Protections and Data Privacy.
NPR reports that nearly 650 Google employees have signed a petition requesting the tech giant to safeguard location data and search history pertaining to abortion.
The demands come as advocates fear
law enforcement may soon utilize such data to
prosecute anyone seeking an abortion in states that no longer allow it following the reversal of Roe v. Wade.
The demands come as advocates fear
law enforcement may soon utilize such data to
prosecute anyone seeking an abortion in states that no longer allow it following the reversal of Roe v. Wade.
NPR reports that Facebook recently
provided private messages between a mother and daughter to Nebraska law enforcement agencies
that were looking into an abortion case.
If Google or Facebook or any tech company wants to present the face of being a compassionate company and an ally for people that need reproductive health care or gender affirming health care, then they need to back that up in their actions by protecting privacy, Bambi Okugawa, Alphabet Workers' Union spokesperson, via NPR.
If Google or Facebook or any tech company wants to present the face of being a compassionate company and an ally for people that need reproductive health care or gender affirming health care, then they need to back that up in their actions by protecting privacy, Bambi Okugawa, Alphabet Workers' Union spokesperson, via NPR.
There are situations where a woman could die if she does not receive certain healthcare services. It's on the shoulders of tech companies to do what they can to protect them, Bambi Okugawa, Alphabet Workers' Union spokesperson, via NPR.
NPR reports that Google recently said it automatically deletes data about users who visit locations such as abortion clinics.
The employees are also seeking travel benefits for contract staff who have to go out-of-state
to receive abortion services. .
It's very fair for us as a union to say you should provide to contractors — security staff and vendors — the same benefits that we get, Bambi Okugawa, Alphabet Workers' Union spokesperson, via NPR
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