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The war has worsened disparities for women in Ukraine
Ukrainian feminists say their country came a long way, legally and culturally, in the past decade. Now advocates are trying to address sexual assault, economic hardship and other effects of the war.
Multiple victims in California church shooting
One person killed, four critically wounded, police say
At least six people have been injured in a shooting at a church in Laguna Woods, California, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Department.
One victim was pronounced dead at the scene, while four others were “critically wounded,” authorities confirmed. Another person suffered “minor injuries” and was also enroute to the hospital.
“We have detained one person and have recovered a weapon that may be involved,” the sheriff’s office confirmed in a tweet, promising to provide more information “as quickly as possible.”
NOW – Multiple people shot at a church in Laguna Woods, California. At least 1 one person dead and 4 injured, CBS2 reports. Suspect has been detained.pic.twitter.com/CJ8oHSJn1h
— Disclose.tv (@disclosetv) May 15, 2022
The shooting occurred at Geneva Presbyterian Church, located at 24301 El Toro Road around 1:26pm local time. Orange County Fire Authority said their first responders were on scene “treating and transporting multiple patients.”
Authorities have not shared information on a possible motive at this stage as law enforcement officers continue their investigation.
The incident comes a day after a mass shooting in the state of New York, in which ten people were killed and three others injured after an 18-year-old gunman opened fire at a supermarket in Buffalo. Authorities called it a “hate crime” and “racially motivated violent extremism” as most of the victims were black.
Youths’ Strident Voices Demand an End to Child Labour
Durban, May 15 (IPS) – Children’s voices took centre stage at the 5th Global Conference on the Elimination of Child Labour, which kicked off in Durban, South Africa, on May 15, 2022. Their voices resonated with the saying: “Nothing about us without us.”
Read the full story, “Youths’ Strident Voices Demand an End to Child Labour”, on globalissues.org →
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South America’s traditional cowboys are still at home on the range in Colombia
livestock in Colombia are raised on vast, open ranges. Overseeing the herds requires the special skills of Colombian cowboys who are known as llaneros — Spanish for “plainsmen.”
(Image credit: Carlos Saavedra)