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In 2014, Karen Rodríguez was kidnapped and killed by a Mexican cartel. Despite the danger, her mother, Miriam Rodríguez, actively sought justice for her daughter's murder. Her actions made her both a hero and a target in a country where cartels often operate without punishment.
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Karen Rodríguez was kidnapped and murdered by a cartel in 2014.
Miriam Rodríguez, Karen's mother, sought justice for her daughter.
Miriam's actions were notable because cartels in Mexico often act without fear of punishment.
Kidnappings are common in Mexico, and speaking out against cartels can be very dangerous.
Miriam's efforts made her a target for the cartel.
Journalists Ricardo Ravelo and María Jaramillo Alanís are involved in the reporting of this story.
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The Israeli military has started a temporary pause in fighting for 10 hours each day in three areas of Gaza to allow more humanitarian aid to enter. This comes as concerns about hunger in Gaza rise, and Israel faces international criticism for its actions. Despite the pause, fighting continues, and many Palestinians have been killed in recent strikes.
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Israel implemented a daily 10-hour pause in fighting in Gaza City, Deir al-Balah, and Muwasi.
The pause aims to increase humanitarian aid entering Gaza, where there's a significant need due to rising hunger.
During these pauses, aid delivery routes will be secured in coordination with the UN and other humanitarian groups.
Recent Israeli airstrikes in Gaza killed at least 38 Palestinians, affecting families and children.
About a third of Gaza’s population has not eaten for days, and nearly half a million face famine-like conditions.
Jordan, alongside the UAE, carried out airdrops of 25 tons of food and supplies over Gaza.
The UN World Food Program has food supplies to sustain Gaza for nearly three months but emphasizes the need for a ceasefire.
Ceasefire discussions between Israel and Hamas have stalled, with Israel considering other options.
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Two childhood friends from Khartoum North, Sudan, were detained and mistreated by the paramilitary group, Rapid Support Forces (RSF), during the ongoing civil war. Both men faced harsh conditions and torture, highlighting the severe impact of the conflict on local civilians.
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Khalid al-Sadiq, a family doctor, and his friend, a musician, were arrested by RSF in 2023.
Al-Sadiq was tortured during interrogations and his captors demanded money for his release.
He was detained in overcrowded conditions, including in a small, poorly ventilated toilet.
His friend, the musician, was arrested due to a distant family connection to former President Omar al-Bashir.
The musician was beaten with a traditional whip while being held at a military camp.
Al-Sadiq's experience included physical injury from gunfire, which caused heavy bleeding.
Both men were part of a broader campaign of arbitrary arrests in their neighborhood of Shambat al-Aradi.
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Hunger in Gaza has reached a critical level, with increasing deaths among over two million Palestinians. Nearly 100,000 women and children need urgent help for malnutrition. Medical supplies are running out, worsening the situation.
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Hunger in Gaza is causing more deaths among the population of over two million.
Nearly 100,000 women and children urgently need treatment for malnutrition according to the World Food Programme.
Almost one-third of people in Gaza are going without food for days.
Medical workers report that they have run out of many important treatments and medicines.
The World Health Organization notes a significant increase in malnutrition and disease in Gaza.
Doctors Without Borders says malnutrition affects a quarter of young children and women who are pregnant or breastfeeding in its clinics.
The organization accuses Israel of using starvation as a method of warfare.
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Maurice Kamto, an opposition leader in Cameroon, has been excluded from the presidential election, meaning he cannot run against President Paul Biya. The election body accepted only 13 out of 83 candidate submissions. President Biya, at age 92, is running for an eighth term.
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Maurice Kamto was left out of the candidate list for Cameroon's presidential election.
Out of 83 submitted names, only 13 candidates were approved by Cameroon's electoral body, Elecam.
President Paul Biya, the world’s oldest president at 92, is running for an eighth term.
Kamto was excluded because two candidates registered under the Manidem party, and only one was accepted.
Manidem's president criticized Kamto's exclusion and plans to take the issue to the Constitutional Council.
Disqualified candidates have two days to challenge the decision legally.
Kamto joined the Manidem party as his previous party, CRM, could not endorse a candidate.
Patricia Tomaino Ndam Njoya is the only female candidate in the election.
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At least 11 Palestinians were hurt when a pallet of aid dropped by the Israeli military hit tents in northern Gaza where displaced people live. The military says it is dropping aid to help people in Gaza, but some aid fell far from where it’s needed. Israel has also started a daily pause in its military operations in parts of Gaza to allow more aid in.
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11 Palestinians were injured by aid pallets landing on tents in northern Gaza.
The Israeli military says it carried out airdrops to bring humanitarian aid into Gaza.
Some aid pallets fell on tents and others landed far from displacement sites.
Israel has started a daily "tactical pause" to let more aid into Gaza.
The group Hamas criticized Israel's aid efforts as deceptive.
Aid agencies doubt airdrops can effectively address the hunger crisis in Gaza.
The UN says airdrops are costly and can cause harm.
Over 100 NGOs warn that "mass starvation" is affecting Gaza.
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In Gaza, a severe lack of food is causing children like Mohammad Al-Motawaq, an 18-month-old, to suffer from starvation. The delivery of food and medical aid is limited due to ongoing conflict and restrictions, causing serious health concerns, especially among young children.
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Mohammad Al-Motawaq is 18 months old and severely underweight, weighing less than 10 pounds.
His mother, Hidaya, struggles to provide for him due to her own malnutrition.
The only pediatric ward in Gaza treating malnutrition closed due to lack of resources.
Gaza faces mass starvation partly because Israel restricts food and aid from entering the area.
Israel has started a daily 10-hour pause in fighting to allow aid to enter Gaza.
The United Nations warns that conditions in Gaza could lead to widespread starvation.
Health authorities in Gaza report that over 130 people have died from hunger-related causes since October 2023.
A formal famine has not been declared in Gaza, but the situation is critical with rising malnutrition among children.
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The Israeli military announced a temporary halt in fighting in three areas of Gaza to address humanitarian issues. They plan to pause military operations daily from 10 am to 8 pm to help aid agencies deliver food and supplies. Despite this, Israel continues to deny claims of starvation in Gaza.
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Israel's military has temporarily stopped fighting in al-Mawasi, Deir el-Balah, and Gaza City.
The halt is scheduled daily from 10 am to 8 pm, allowing aid delivery.
Israel says the pause is for humanitarian reasons.
Aid agencies face difficulties delivering supplies due to ongoing blockades.
Food supplies in Gaza are critically low, with reports of malnutrition.
Israel carried out food airdrops into Gaza, including flour, sugar, and canned food.
Israel intercepted a ship trying to deliver aid, detaining 21 people.
Israel insists there is no starvation in Gaza, despite reports of hunger.
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Thai and Cambodian leaders are set to meet in Malaysia to discuss ending clashes along their border. The talks were prompted by U.S. President Donald Trump's pressure for a ceasefire, following several days of conflict that have left 34 people dead and displaced over 168,000.
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Thai and Cambodian leaders will meet in Malaysia to discuss peace.
U.S. President Donald Trump pressured both countries to end the fighting.
The conflict has resulted in 34 deaths and displaced more than 168,000 people.
Thailand's Acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai and Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet are expected to attend the talks.
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim invited the leaders in his role as ASEAN chair.
Cambodia agreed to an "immediate and unconditional ceasefire."
Thailand expressed support for a ceasefire but emphasized the need for sincerity from Cambodia.
Fighting began after a land mine injured five Thai soldiers and continued with both sides blaming each other.
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Doctors say that children in Gaza are suffering from severe health damage due to long-term lack of food. They warn that even if food supplies improve, the harm to children's health might never be fully repaired.
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Children in Gaza face serious health problems because they haven't had enough food for a long time.
Doctors describe the health condition as "irreversible damage," meaning it cannot be undone.
Malnutrition is a term used to describe poor diet or lack of food, which harms health.
Even if Israel increases food imports to Gaza now, doctors believe some health damage cannot be fixed.
The issue is ongoing, as food shortages continue to affect children’s health in Gaza.
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The movie "Oh, Hi" follows a couple, Isaac and Iris, played by Logan Lerman and Molly Gordon, whose romantic getaway takes an unexpected turn. During the trip, Isaac reveals he's not ready for a relationship, leading to a comedic yet complex exploration of modern relationships, brought to life by performances that adapt to the film's unique setting.
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"Oh, Hi" is a movie about a couple, Isaac and Iris, facing relationship challenges.
Logan Lerman and Molly Gordon star as the lead characters.
The story takes place mainly in one location, focusing on a single event.
Isaac is unexpectedly handcuffed to a bed during a romantic weekend.
He tells Iris he doesn't want a relationship, sparking conflict.
The film explores common modern dating themes like the "soft boy" and "crazy girlfriend" archetypes.
Molly Gordon describes a "soft boy" as someone who desires emotional closeness without commitment.
The director, Sophie Brooks, is behind the film, which delves into communication issues in relationships today.
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Falling debris from Ukrainian drones caused disruptions in train services in Russia's Volgograd region, but no injuries were reported. Russia claimed it intercepted many drones and missiles, while also conducting strikes on Ukraine, resulting in casualties. Additionally, Russia resumed direct passenger flights to North Korea and stated that discussions for peace have not been seriously pursued by the West.
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Ukrainian drone debris affected railway power and train services in Volgograd, Russia; no injuries reported.
Russia said it downed 99 drones across several regions, including Crimea and the Black Sea.
Ukrainian officials reported that Russian strikes killed three people in Dnipro, Ukraine.
Ukraine's air force intercepted many drones and missiles but confirmed impacts in nine locations.
Drones targeted Moscow and a facility in Penza, with casualties reported in the Rostov and Kursk regions.
Russia added two villages in eastern Ukraine to its control, according to its Defence Ministry.
Ukrainian drones hit a plant in Stavropol, Russia, affecting military equipment production.
Flights between Moscow, Russia, and Pyongyang, North Korea, restarted, marking renewed ties.
India's Ideal Detonators stated their exports to Russia were for civilian purposes amid US concerns.
Diplomatic relations between Russia and the Russian Orthodox Church show attempts at dialogue following the Ukraine conflict.
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A community organizer named Katie Chubb is trying to open a birth center in Augusta, Georgia, an area lacking maternity care options. She faces challenges due to lack of support from local hospitals, despite having community backing and potential investors.
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Katie Chubb is working to open a birth center in Augusta, Georgia.
Augusta is surrounded by "maternal health care deserts," areas with limited pregnancy care.
Chubb's plan involves a clinic with midwives and partnerships with obstetricians.
Despite strong community support, local hospitals have not cooperated.
High rates of maternal and infant mortality exist in the U.S., making alternative birth options important.
There are around 400 birth centers in the U.S., and demand is growing.
An incident involving a mother in Augusta highlights the need for more birth options.
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Israel has started a pause in fighting for 10 hours each day in three areas of Gaza to allow more humanitarian aid into the region. This action is in response to growing concerns about a potential food crisis and international criticism of Israel’s military actions in the ongoing conflict.
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Israel began a "tactical pause" in three Gaza areas: Gaza City, Deir al-Balah, and Muwasi.
The pause occurs daily from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and aims to allow more aid into Gaza.
Aid deliveries include flour, sugar, and canned food, with airdrops into Gaza.
There are warnings of a potential famine in Gaza due to restricted aid.
Images showing starving children in Gaza have sparked international criticism of Israel.
The pause comes amid continued fighting elsewhere and after recent failed ceasefire efforts.
Israel has eased some aid restrictions under international pressure but still limits supplies.
Israel says it will end the conflict if Hamas surrenders, disarms, and goes into exile, which Hamas has refused.
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An American Airlines plane at Denver International Airport on July 26 had to be evacuated because of a "mechanical issue" with a tire during takeoff. Passengers used emergency slides to leave the plane, and one person was taken to the hospital.
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The incident occurred on July 26 at Denver International Airport.
The plane involved was an American Airlines flight.
The problem was described as a "mechanical issue" related to a tire.
Passengers left the plane using emergency slides.
Flames were visible beneath the plane, as seen in social media videos.
One person was hospitalized after the incident.
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A craftsman named Ghulam Mohammed Zaz in Kashmir is possibly the last person who can make the traditional santoor by hand. The santoor is a stringed instrument with a unique sound that has been a part of Kashmir's musical history for a long time. However, modern music and cheaper, machine-made instruments have decreased the demand for handcrafted ones.
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Ghulam Mohammed Zaz is the last known artisan in Kashmir who makes the santoor by hand.
The santoor is a stringed instrument played with mallets and is similar to a dulcimer.
The Zaz family has been making string instruments in Kashmir for over seven generations.
Traditional music is losing popularity in Kashmir as modern music genres like hip hop and electronic music become more popular.
Handcrafted instruments like the santoor are being replaced by machine-made versions that are cheaper.
Ghulam Mohammed Zaz received India's fourth-highest civilian award, the Padma Shri, in 2022 for his craftsmanship.
The santoor has origins in Persia and became a key part of Kashmir's Sufi and folk music traditions.
Ghulam Mohammed started learning the craft from his father and grandfather after leaving school due to health issues.
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A young peace activist in Azerbaijan received a 15-year sentence, leading to criticism of the European Union for not taking a stronger stand against Azerbaijan's government. The EU has been seeking Azerbaijani gas to reduce its reliance on Russian energy, complicating its response to Azerbaijan's internal political actions.
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Bahruz Samadov, a 30-year-old activist, was jailed for 15 years for high treason in Azerbaijan.
The European Union (EU) has been criticized for its soft stance towards Azerbaijan.
The EU began viewing Azerbaijan as a key gas partner after Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022.
President Aliyev's actions have included regaining control over the Karabakh region and cracking down on opposition.
The European Parliament has called for sanctions against Azerbaijan, but the EU continues to engage with it.
Azerbaijan supplies up to 40% of Bulgaria's natural gas and significant percentages to Italy and Greece.
The EU aims to reduce its dependence on Russian gas by diversifying its energy sources.
The EU is concerned about human rights issues in Azerbaijan and has addressed these concerns in discussions with Azerbaijani leadership.
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The Israeli military killed dozens of people in Gaza, increasing concerns as more Palestinians die from lack of food. Israel announced a temporary pause in attacks to allow aid distribution, although UN officials state they still lack safe access to distribute supplies. Meanwhile, the Israeli military continues operations, impacting efforts to assist people in Gaza.
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Israeli military attacks killed at least 71 people in Gaza on Saturday.
The Gaza Ministry of Health reports five more deaths from starvation, bringing total malnutrition deaths to 127 since the conflict began.
Israel plans a temporary halt to its assault in certain areas to allow aid, but did not specify locations.
The United Nations and other groups say they cannot distribute aid safely due to lack of permits.
Israel and the UAE have conducted airdrops of supplies over Gaza, but experts say this is not an effective aid method.
Airdrops are said to be dangerous and not a substitute for safe land delivery of food and medicine.
A total of six people died in a separate Israeli drone attack in southern Gaza.
Gaza's Civil Defence agency reports it has no fuel or spare parts to continue lifesaving services.
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The article discusses a biographical film called "Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody," which portrays the life of famous singer Whitney Houston. The movie shows both her rise to fame due to her singing talent and the challenges in her personal life that affected her career. The film runs for 134 minutes and was released in 2022.
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The film is a biopic about Whitney Houston, a well-known singer.
It highlights her rise to fame through her singing ability.
The movie also covers struggles in her private life.
The film is 134 minutes long.
It was first shown in 2022.
The film is available for viewing for a limited time (18 days).
It contains some strong language.
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