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Tributes paid to victims 30 years on from RAF Chinook crash in Scotland

TRIBUTES have been paid to the 29 people killed in an RAF Chinook helicopter crash at a service to mark the 30th anniversary of the disaster.

The National (Scotland)

UN to establish Srebrenica genocide memorial day despite Serbian opposition

The UN General Assembly voted Thursday to establish an annual day of remembrance for the 1995 Srebrenica genocide, despite furious opposition from Bosnian Serbs and Serbia.

France 24

Delaware Court on the First Amendment Exception to "Speech Integral to Criminal Conduct"

"Some courts have incorrectly used this exception to rationalize upholding a statute that criminalizes speech ... simply because their legislature passed a law labeling it criminal. The limited line of United States Supreme Court cases that have addressed this exception in no way supports such a broad reading."

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The U.N. General Assembly backs the Palestinians' membership bid

The assembly voted by a wide margin to grant new "rights and privileges" to Palestine and called on the Security Council to reconsider the Palestinians' request to become a U.N. member.

WEKU

U.N. General Assembly To Vote On Palestinian Membership Resolution

U.N. General Assembly to vote on resolution for enhanced rights for Palestine and reconsideration of full U.N. membership amid renewed push and recent Gaza...

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General Assembly set to vote on more rights for Palestinians at UN

After a US veto foiled the Palestinians' drive for full UN membership, the General Assembly is expected on Friday to grant them some additional rights in the global body -- a symbolic win that has already irked Israel.

France 24

Thwarted By US, Palestinians Look To UN General Assembly

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Palestinians Seek UN General Assembly Support For Full Membership

Palestinian officials seek UN General Assembly support for full membership amidst Israeli opposition. Ongoing tensions complicate peace efforts in the Midd...

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Why Anthony Albanese will face a tough call when the UN votes on full membership for Palestine

With a resolution up before the general assembly this week, Australia’s government may soon have to decide where it officially stands on Palestinian statehood

The Guardian - AU

Hope Palestine's application for U.N. membership will be reconsidered, endorsed: India

India hopes the US will reconsider its veto on Palestine's UN membership bid, supporting a two-state solution.

The Hindu

KY Commission on Military Affairs meeting features upbeat briefings on future of Army depot and stat

At the Kentucky Commission on Military Affairs’ quarterly meeting this week, the executive director briefed attendees on several pro-military bills passed by the General Assembly and signed by the governor

WEKU

What to know about the U.N. vote on whether to admit Palestinians as full members

The U.N. Security Council met Thursday to debate and vote on the Palestinian application for full membership in the United Nations, which would allow it to vote during U.N. proceedings.

WEKU

Security Council to vote Thursday on Palestinian State UN Membership

The United Nations Security Council will vote Thursday on the Palestinians' application to become a full UN member state, several diplomatic sources have told AFP.

Latin Times

Security Council To Vote Thursday On Palestinian State UN Membership

The United Nations Security Council will vote Thursday on the Palestinians' application to become a full UN member state, several diplomatic sources have told AFP. Amid Israel's military offensive in Gaza, the Palestinians in early April revived a membership application first made to the world body in 2011, though the…

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As Palestine applies for full UN membership, what’s in the way?

History set to be repeated as US prepares to wield veto, insisting Palestine must negotiate statehood with Israel first.

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Palestinians Renew Bid For Full UN Membership

Renewed Palestinian bid for U.N. membership faces U.S. opposition amid Israel-Hamas conflict. International attention shifts to unresolved Palestinian-Isra...

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Can Palestinians Achieve Full UN Membership?

Explore the complexities of Palestinian full UN membership amidst Israeli opposition and Security Council challenges.

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Kentucky voters to decide on amendment that would provide for state funding for non-public schools

In Kentucky, the legislature passed a constitutional amendment allowing laws to provide state funding for non-public education. The amendment will appear on the ballot for voters to decide on Nov. 5, 2024.

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Consumer data protection bill for Kentuckians clears the State Senate

Legislation aimed at lending some protection of Kentuckians’ individual data is nearing final passage in the General Assembly. It won unanimous approval Monday in the State Senate.

The Hindu

India deeply troubled by conflict in Gaza: Ambassador Ruchira Kamboj

United Nations India expresses deep concern over Gaza conflict, calls for humanitarian ceasefire and increased aid to Palestine.

International Business Times

Head Of UN Palestinian Refugee Agency Seeks General Assembly Support

The head of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) is set to defend his organization's work at the General Assembly on Monday, after crippling backlash over accusations that some employees were involved in Hamas's surprise October 7 attack on Israel.

WEKU

Gas stations and EV charging stations the focus of legislation in Frankfort

Providing fuel to power Kentucky vehicles in the future is the subject of legislation in the General Assembly. GOP Monticello Representative Ken Upchurch is the sponsor of HB 581. He told committee members last week it would, quote, “ensure statewide consistency in an already highly regulated industry."

WEKU

Kentucky General Assembly’s 11th annual Military Kids Day honors those whose parents serve

Aside from a break during the pandemic, Military Kids Day has become a tradition in the General Assembly. Tuesday’s was the 11th.

International Business Times

Russia's War In Ukraine 'Ignores Will Of Global Majority': Kuleba

Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba accused Russia at the UN General Assembly on Friday of ignoring the will of the world as its war against Kyiv enters a third year.

The Hindu

U.N. General Assembly President commends India for its engagement on U.N. Security Council reform

President of the UN General Assembly commends India for its engagement on U.N. Security Council reform, acknowledging slow progress.

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