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[ad_1] UNITED NATIONS (AP) — It’s Day 3 of the U.N. General Assembly high-level meeting that brings world leaders together at U.N. headquarters in New York. Here are the highlights of what happened Wednesday at the U.N. and what to keep an eye on Thursday. Day 3 of general debate at the United Nations General Assembly is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. ET on Thursday, Sept. 21. Watch live in the player above. What happened at the UN General Assembly on Wednesday All eyes were on the Security Council’s meeting on Ukraine for possible fireworks when Ukrainian President Volodymyr…

[ad_1] Play video content BACKGRID The woman who boasted about her Instagram fame on a plane, as seen in the viral clip, says she wasn’t booted from the flight … but that she bounced on her own terms. IG model Morgan Osman was riding in her turquoise ride in Miami on Wednesday when she talked with a photog about what caused her to act out on her American Airlines flight — a company she says she’s never liked, BTW. She says the whole thing was over a woman who claimed Morgan was in her seat … and she tried to…

[ad_1] In its new report published today, Regularize and Protect: International obligations for the protection of Venezuelan nationals, Amnesty International reveals that Colombia, Peru, Ecuador and Chile are failing to comply with their obligations under international law to protect those fleeing Venezuela in order to safeguard their lives, integrity and human rights. “In the face of an unprecedented crisis in the region, Colombia, Peru, Ecuador and Chile have either not been able to or not wanted to protect those fleeing Venezuela. The various measures and programs they are implementing to offer them regular migrant status do not comply with the…

[ad_1] For the first time in the conflict in Sudan, fighting broke out in Port Sudan between a tribal militia and the Sudanese army on Monday, and analysts say this reflects mounting tensions between eastern tribes and the army. The militia claimed that it was inspecting several vehicles at a checkpoint to ensure that they belonged to the army and not the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, which had recently threatened to attack the city. Sudan’s civil war has largely spared the east, but some tribes fear the army’s dominant presence threatens tribal ownership of land, which could exacerbate local disputes.…

[ad_1] After declining briefly, suicide deaths in the U.S. began to rise during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates there were 48,183 suicide deaths in 2021, rising to an estimated 49,449 deaths in 2022, an increase of approximately 2.6%.September is National Suicide Prevention Month, with public health organizations working to raise awareness of the signs that someone may be thinking about ending their life.#BeThe1To is the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline’s message for National Suicide Prevention Month and beyond, which helps spread the word about actions we can all take to prevent suicide. The…

[ad_1] Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. YEREVAN, Armenia — Azerbaijan on Wednesday declared victory after a daylong military assault on Nagorno-Karabakh, during which Baku pounded the ethnic-Armenian controlled region with artillery fire. Nagorno-Karabakh’s ethnic Armenian leadership on Wednesday morning agreed to a cease-fire in an effort to prevent further bloodshed as Azerbaijani forces made major advances in the breakaway region. According to Azerbaijan’s ministry of defense, quoted by state media, the Karabakh Armenian side has agreed to “lay down their weapons, leave their combat positions and military posts and disarm completely. Units of the…

[ad_1] Play video content TMZ.com Former “Million Dollar Listing” star Fredrik Eklund says his new AI real estate expert isn’t here to take jobs from agents like himself — instead, he says this tech can spark market growth. Fredrik joined us Wednesday on “TMZ Live” to introduce the world to Maya … the world’s first real estate guru completely powered by artificial intelligence. It’s a product that took him and his team 18 months to get up and running, and he explained why he’s so incredibly proud of what Maya can do. He says Maya helps both sides of the…

[ad_1] Today, Amnesty International presented a document to the Paraguayan Senate expressing the organization’s concerns about the bill “prohibiting the promotion, encouragement or teaching of gender ideology in the country’s educational institutions,” introduced to the Senate on 6 July 2023. The bill further states that non-compliance would result in “criminal and/or administrative sanctions,” but does not establish the state body responsible for its enforcement nor specify what sanctions would be imposed in the case of non-compliance. “This bill is a total affront to human rights. Adopting a gender perspective in education should not only not be prohibited, but it is…

[ad_1] It was Kristen’s first relationship. For the better part of five years, when she was 15 to 20 years old, she was raped and strangled with a belt or hands by her boyfriend, a peer. The belt strangulation caused burst capillaries, which she covered with makeup. She reflected that she was so deep into the relationship, she didn’t think the violence and injuries were wrong or serious, and not result of anything she’d done or said. Kristen’s story is not unique. One in three teens will experience physical, sexual, or emotional abuse from someone they’re in a relationship with. Kristen, 27, now a…

[ad_1] It’s still officially summer and Walmart is full in holiday mode. After announcing this year’s Top Toys List and discounting thousands of items, the retailer is now announcing another major sales event that’s set to start in just a few weeks. “Walmart Deals – Holiday Kickoff” is a nearly four-day sales event that will get consumers in full holiday mode, with discounts on some of the biggest gifts this holiday season. Electronics, toys, clothes, and more Walmart’s Holiday Kickoff sale is set to begin at 7:00 p.m. ET on Monday, October 9, with deals running through Thursday, October 12. The company said the…