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- Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 783 April 17, 2024As the war enters its 783rd day, these are the main developments.
- Ecuador declares energy emergency amid severe regional drought and El Niño April 17, 2024Colombia has stopped electricity exports to Ecuador as both countries grapple with diminished hydroelectric reservoirs.
- After leaving the grind in Asia, Filipino women find exploitation in Poland April 17, 2024Filipino migrant workers in European country allege wage theft, salary deductions and passport confiscation.
- Seven jurors seated on the second day of Trump’s New York hush-money trial April 16, 2024Judge Juan Merchan admonished Donald Trump during the proceedings for mumbling loudly, saying, 'I won’t tolerate that.'
- How can the humanitarian crisis in Sudan be stopped? April 16, 2024The conflict is taking a heavy toll on civilians with millions forced from their homes and on the verge of famine.
- UN’s Libya envoy resigns citing no hope for political progress April 16, 2024Abdoulaye Bathily says 'lack of political will and good faith' are making UN governance efforts in Libya futile.
- ‘Just stop the war,’ al-Shifa doctor says on the situation in Gaza April 16, 2024'I stay here to help our people': A doctor in Gaza talks to Marc Lamont Hill about its health crisis.
- Ukraine’s Zelenskyy signs new army draft law to boost conscription April 16, 2024Law obliges men to update their draft data, increases payments to volunteers and adds new punishments for draft dodging.
- Israeli airstrike hits crowded Gaza refugee camp April 16, 2024An Israeli airstrike on the Maghazi refugee camp in central Gaza killed at least 11, including children.
- Venezuela and Honduras announce actions to protest Ecuador’s embassy raid April 16, 2024Honduras has recalled its charge d'affaires while Venezuela plans to close its diplomatic offices in Ecuador in protest.