Afghan UN election office bombing spurs staff safety call
United Nations staff union urged a security review after a bombing at a UN election office in Afghanistan injured six policemen. The union warned of intensified attacks as elections approach with a presidential vote on October 9 and a parliament election in April.
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Israel faces pressure to rethink West Bank barrier plan
Israel confronts a Supreme Court deadline and a warning from Attorney General Mazuz after the ICJ urged dismantling the barrier. A senior official said Israel would not comply with The Hague ruling, while international pressure grows as the court’s directive prompts possible legal explanations for the plan’s course. The barrier has disrupted Palestinian lives and altered access to lands, with a 20 mile section ordered to be rerouted.
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Princess Diana memorial fountain reopens in London
The redesigned fountain in Hyde Park, built at 6.5 million dollars, now has a security fence and warnings against wading after a July 22 closure tied to leaves and injuries. Visitors praised safer design and interactive water flow, noting it remains a hands on tribute to Diana.
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