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Refugee children’s education in Rwanda under threat because of reduced UN funding

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:12:46 GMT

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — U.N. funding cuts to refugees living in Rwanda is threatening the right to education for children in more than 100,000 households who have fled conflict from different East African countries to live in five camps.A Burundian refugee, Epimaque Nzohoraho, told The Associated Press on Thursday how his son’s boarding school administrator told him his son “should not bother coming back to school,” because UNHCR had stopped paying his fees.Nzohoraho doesn’t know how much the U.N. refugee agency had been paying, because funds were directly paid to the school, but he had “hoped education would save his son’s future.”Last weekend, UNHCR announced funding cuts to food, education, shelter and health care as hopes to meet the $90.5 million in funding requirements diminished.UNHCR spokesperson Lilly Carlisle said that only $33 million had been received by October, adding that “the agency cannot manage to meet the needs of the refugees.”Rwanda hosts 134,519 refugees — ...

Protesters march to US Embassy in Indonesia over Israeli airstrikes

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:12:46 GMT

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Protesters marched from several mosques to the heavily guarded U.S. Embassy in Indonesia’s capital Friday to denounce the staunch American support for Israel and demand an end to Israeli airstrikes on the Gaza Strip.Similar protests also took place in front of the United Nations mission, a few kilometers (miles) from the embassy, and in the compound of the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Authorities estimated that about 1,000 people participated in the rallies across Jakarta following Friday prayers in the world’s most populous Muslim-majority nation.A brutal incursion into southern Israel by Hamas fighters on Oct. 7 provoked Israel to declare war against the militant group that rules Gaza. The Israeli siege of and airstrikes on the Palestinian territory were the focus earlier this week of demonstrations at Egyptian universities, inside a congressional office building in Washington, outside the Israeli Embassy in Bogota and near the U.S. Embas...

Australia decides against canceling Chinese company’s lease of strategically important port

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:12:46 GMT

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — The Australian government announced Friday it has decided not to cancel a Chinese company’s 99-year lease on strategically important Darwin Port despite U.S. concerns that the foreign control could be used to spy on its military forces.The Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet said it decided after an investigation of the eight-year-old lease that current monitoring and regulation measures are sufficient to manage security risks for critical infrastructure such as the port in the northern garrison city of Darwin.“Australians can have confidence that their safety will not be compromised while ensuring that Australia remains a competitive destination for foreign investment,” it said in a statement.Landbridge Industry Australia, a subsidiary of Rizhao-based Shandong Landbridge Group, signed the lease with the debt-laden Northern Territory government in 2015. That was three years after U.S. Marines began annual rotations through Darwin as part of the U.S. p...

Taylor Swift academic conference to be held in Indiana

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:12:46 GMT

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (WXIN) — Indiana University announced Thursday that the "world's first" academic conference focusing on the phenomenon that is Taylor Swift will be held next month in Bloomington.The event, titled "Taylor Swift: The Conference Era," will be held on Nov. 3 and 4 at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater near the IU-Bloomington campus. The university also said that adjacent events will be held on Nov. 2 and 5 on campus.The conference, IU said, will "gather Swifties and scholars to speak on pertinent topics through the lens of the star" as she performs on her worldwide Eras Tour."A brainchild of the IU Arts & Humanities Council, the conference includes speakers who will reflect upon the icon’s cultural relevance and her influence on pop culture, the economy, gender, fandom, politics, music theory, history and more," IU said in a news release. NEXT: Taylor Swift bringing ‘Eras Tour’ to Lucas Oil Stadium in November 2024 According to the university, over 1,000 attendees hav...

Five takeaways from Biden’s Oval Office address 

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:12:46 GMT

(The Hill) - President Biden addressed the nation from the Oval Office Thursday evening. The main topics of the 15-minute speech were the conflict between Israel and the Palestinians, and the war in Ukraine. The Middle East has entered a horrific new phase since Hamas killed about 1,400 Israelis in a surprise attack on Oct. 7. Israeli reprisals have killed around 3,800 Palestinians. A ground invasion of Gaza by Israel could come at any moment. On Ukraine, polls show American public commitment to the war wavering as the price tag for aid keeps rising. Biden’s speech was also delivered against a backdrop of dysfunction on Capitol Hill, where the House has been without a Speaker since Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) was ousted on Oct. 3. Here are the main takeaways from Biden’s speech. An attempt to weave together Ukraine, Israel and Gaza The central point of the speech was to make the case for new tranches of aid to Ukraine and to Israel.  B...

Austin police investigating 3rd East Riverside area homicide in a week

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:12:46 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The Austin Police Department is investigating another homicide in the East Riverside area. ‘On edge’: Neighbors respond to two fatal shootings on East Riverside in 48 hours APD said officers responded around 10 p.m. to the Estates at Riverside apartment complex, where they found a man inside an apartment with several gunshot wounds. It's unclear if police are looking for a suspect, but homicide detectives are still on scene interviewing witnesses. This marks the third one in the East Riverside area within a week. APD has investigating three homicides in the East Riverside area between Oct. 15-20. (KXAN Photo)On Monday around 1:30 a.m., a person died after a shooting in a parking lot off East Riverside Drive, near the Advanced Auto Parts. Officers detained a person of interest. MAP: Where have Austin’s homicides occurred in 2023? On Saturday around 2:30 a.m., a person died after a gunshot call at the Solaris Apartments on Burton Drive. Police did not give detai...

APD investigating after juvenile shot in north Austin near high school

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:12:46 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The Austin Police Department is investigating a shooting Thursday that happened in north Austin and left one juvenile injured. The scene is still active at this time, according to police.Shortly after 1 p.m., police said officers responded to an urgent call in the 1100 block of Fairfield Drive, which is near Navarro High School. When officers arrived, they said they found a juvenile with gunshot wounds.The juvenile was taken to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries, according to police.Anyone with any information can submit a tip anonymously through the Capital Area Crime Stoppers Program by visiting austincrimestoppers.org or calling (512) 472-8477. A reward of up to $1,000 may be available for any information that leads to an arrest.Austin ISD letter to communityThe incident happened off campus, according to a letter sent to the Navarro High School community that was provided to KXAN.The letter stated a "young man" came to the campus looking for medi...

98.3 TRY Social Dilemma: Should You Clean Up After Your Kid at a Restaurant?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:12:46 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Today's 98.3 TRY Social Dilemma came from Patty and it's about eating out. Here's her email: Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Hi Jaime. I was at a restaurant with my husband and a few friends over the weekend. We brought my 1 year old, who sat at the table with us. He of course dropped some food and other things on the ground over the course of our meal. We ate our food, paid our bill, and got ready to leave. As we were walking away, one of my friends stopped us and says "aren't you going to pick up after your child?" I couldn't believe she said that. I get we're at a restaurant, but he's a child. He didn't mean to leave scraps on the ground. She said I should've taken the time to pick up what was dropped so the waitress doesn't have to. I think it's the waitress's job to clean up. Was I out of line or was my friend wrong to say anything? Thanks so much.PattyI don't know if Patty's friend should have sai...

Free car wash with food donation at Hoffman Car Washes

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:12:46 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Give a little, get a little. Once again, Hoffman Car Wash is offering free car washes with non-perishable food donations on Saturday and Sunday. Hoffman Car Wash has partnered with 19 different local food pantries to provide food for families in need. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! For a free car wash, participants must donate at least one non-perishable food item at any exterior or full-service location. A full list of locations can be found on Hoffman's website. Suggested non-perishable food items to donate include canned meat or fish, canned entrees (stew, ravioli, etc.), canned fruit in juice, canned spaghetti sauce, canned soup, hot or cold cereal, canned 100% juice, and peanut butter and jelly. 5 things to know this Friday, October 20 The food pantries in partnership this year include:Interfaith Partnership for the Homeless (Albany)Fulmont Community Action Agency (Amsterdam & Gloversville)...

5 things to know this Friday, October 20

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:12:46 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Happy Friday! According to Meteorologist Jill Szwed, another rainy fall weekend lies ahead of us. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! President Biden said he is sending to Congress an urgent budget request for military assistance for Ukraine and Israel, in a primetime speech Thursday night laying out the stakes for American leadership on the world stage. Meanwhile, the Fonda-Fultonville Central School District released a statement regarding the arrest of an employee. Amberlynn Calhoun, who was arrested on October 16, was placed on administrative leave and is no longer employed by Fonda-Fultonville Central Schools, the district announced on Thursday.1. Biden to send Congress ‘urgent’ aid request for Israel, UkrainePresident Biden said he is sending to Congress an urgent budget request for military assistance for Ukraine and Israel, in a primetime speech Thursday night laying out the stakes for American lead...