What Assad and Putin are doing in Syria "is not counter-terrorism. It is barbarism.”
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One of the most disturbing features of the war in Syria — and there are many, many disturbing features of the war in Syria — has been the repeated attacks on medical facilities and personnel by Russian and Syrian government forces.
"Instead of helping get lifesaving aid to civilians, Russia and Assad are bombing the humanitarian convoys, hospitals and first responders who are trying desperately to keep people alive," said Samantha Power, US ambassador to the United Nations, at an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council on Sunday. "What Russia is sponsoring and doing is not counter-terrorism. It is barbarism."
In the past few days, Syrian and Russian forces have launched an all-out assault on the city of Aleppo. According to the Washington Post, "Branches of at least three rescue teams have been hit by airstrikes, and firetrucks and ambulances have been damaged or destroyed."
Revealed: the criminals making millions from illegal wildlife trafficking
Exclusive: Investigation uncovers the ringleaders profiting from $23bn annual trade in illicit animals after more than a decade of undercover surveillance
Oliver Holmes in Bangkok and Nick Davies
A major investigation into global wildlife crime today names for the first time key traffickers and links their illegal trade to corrupt officials at the highest levels of one Asian country.
The investigation, published by the Guardian, exposes the central role of international organised crime groups in mutilating and killing tens of thousands of animals and threatening to eliminate endangered species including tigers, elephants and rhinos.
The in-depth reporting identifies suspected traders across several continents, from South Africa to Thailand and in the markets of China, where animal parts are used in traditional medicines.
Deutsche Welle files suit against Turkish ministry
DW has filed a lawsuit in a civil court in Ankara for the return of video footage of an interview with the Turkish Minister for Youth and Sports. The material was confiscated and all appeals for its return have failed.
On September 5, DW TV host Michel Friedman interviewed Turkish Youth and Sports Minister Akif Cagatay Kilic for DW's "Conflict Zone." Their exchange touched on the fallout from July's coup attempt, as well as press freedom and the status of women.
Following the recording a Turkish government spokesperson instructed DW not to air the interview; when Friedman protested, the video was confiscated by ministry staff.
All attempts by Deutsche Welle to get Turkish authorities to return the footage were ignored, so the German international broadcaster on Monday filed a lawsuit at a court in Ankara.
FRANCE 24 exclusive: The last stand for Libya’s Oil Crescent
While filming a report about a militia leader allied with the internationally recognised Libyan government in Tripoli, FRANCE 24 journalists witnessed the takeover of a key oil terminal by troops under the command of the rebel general Khalifa Haftar.
Haftar, a former Muammar Gaddafi lieutenant who eventually turned against the late Libyan strongman, has proclaimed himself leader of the eastern region of Benghazi and defied the UN-backed Government of National Accord (GNA).
On September 11, he launched a major military operation to take control of Libya’s so-called Oil Crescent, a geographical area that includes the country’s most important oil production installations. Hafta’s forces quickly took over the key terminals in Zoueitina, Brega, Al Sedra and Ras Lanuf.
With the Andy Reading Fund, a college freshman helps rural Chinese students
A PATH TO PROGRESS When Andy (Yuhan) Wang visited a school in rural China, he saw how difficult getting an education can be. His nonprofit provides books and supplies to rural Chinese students.
APPLETON, WIS. — He may not have chosen a major, but Lawrence University freshman Andy (Yuhan) Wang knows his purpose in life: help rural students all over the world go to school.
In 2015, Wang created the Andy Reading Fund, a nonprofit organization that provides books and supplies to rural Chinese students.
The Andy Reading Fund was launched after Wang, a native of Shenyang, China, attended high school in Seattle, Washington. He started blogging as a way to cope with culture shock, and the blog turned into a book. All proceeds from "High School Encounter: Seattle" go to the Andy Reading Fund.
Philippine: Duterte seeks death penalty in war on crime
Philippine president seeks restoration of capital punishment in his fight against drug traffickers and users.
Ted Regencia
President Rodrigo Duterte has made a case for the restoration of the death penalty in the Philippines, saying the law had previously lost its effectiveness because it was not fully implemented.
Duterte told reporters on Monday that past presidents had succumbed to the pressure of the Catholic church and other "bleeding hearts" who argued against capital punishment "because only God can kill".
"The problem with that is, I ask you, ‘What if there is no God?’" Duterte said at the presidential palace in the capital, Manila.
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