Migrants endure torture and imprisonment voyage to Europe
Liberian migrant Laye Donzo recalls brutal five month detention in Libya where guards beat detainees and extortion and fear shaped daily life. Rescued near Libya, he and hundreds of others aboard the Aquarius faced overcrowding and traumatic tales as Europe-bound migrants seek safer shores amid Libya’s lawlessness and militias.
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Japan ruling coalition wins election a vote for Abe policy push
Preliminary results and exit polls show the Liberal Democratic Party LDP led coalition winning decisive seats in the upper house. With Komeito support the bloc could approach a two thirds majority enabling a referendum to revise the postwar pacifist constitution. Abe heralded the win while signaling further government spending and constitutional talks. Opposition criticism focused on reconstruction and reform failures.
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Australian leader claims election win
Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull declared victory eight days after lawmaking ended uncertainty. The Liberal Party coalition claimed the win but with official results pending, it remained unclear if they could govern alone or require support from independents and minor parties to form a minority government.
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Netanyahu pledges 12.9 million to West Bank settlements
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced a 12.9 million plan to strengthen Kiryat Arba and Hebron settlements in the southern West Bank. The funding aims to aid residents “heroically” facing terrorism as violence has claimed 34 Israelis and two Americans since September.
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The Genius of Play Promotes Daily Child Play Benefits
A parenting feature highlights how playtime aids physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development. Meredith Sinclair offers four tips, such as turning chores into play, using a Pops of Playfulness jar, scheduling playdates, and visiting parks. Evidence from pediatrics supports 60 minutes of open-ended play daily and links play to language, stress reduction, and intellectual growth.
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