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Can an aspirin a day keep cancer at bay?
A new study finds that aspirin may disrupt the protective shield cancer cells use to evade the immune system.
UN: Iran using drones to enforce hijab law
A Friday report by the United Nations says Iran is using advanced technology, including drones, facial recognition and a citizen-reporting app to crack down on violations of its mandatory hijab laws.
A key element of the effort is the government-backed Nazer app, which enables the police and "vetted" members of the public to report alleged violations by women in vehicles, including those in ambulances, mass transit and taxis.
The report describes the app as allowing users to upload the vehicle license plate, location and time of an alleged violation. It then, according to the report, alerts police. Then, according to the report, the app "triggers a text message (in real-time) to the registered owner of the vehicle, warning them that they had been found in violation of the mandatory hijab laws, and that their vehicles would be impounded for ignoring these warnings."
According to the report, authorities are using drones in Tehran and the southern part of the country to monitor hijab compliance in public areas, as well as new facial recognition software said to have been installed last year at the entrance of Tehran’s Amirkabir University.
The report is to go to the U.N. Human Rights Council on Tuesday.
‘Inch by inch’: Myanmar rebels close in on key military base in Chin State
Under heavy Myanmar air force attacks, Chin rebels pay heavy price for success of ‘Mission Jerusalem’.
UN chief calls for global action against rising ‘anti-Muslim bigotry’
Marking International Day to Combat Islamophobia, Guterres speaks out against bigotry, xenophobia and discrimination.
Russian captain in North Sea ship collision charged with manslaughter
Vladimir Motin to appear in court over the death of a crew member after his cargo ship crashed into a US fuel tanker.
How does Israel’s detention campaign work?
For every Palestinian Israel freed in the ceasefire deal, it arrested 16 more.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,115
These are the key developments on day 1,115 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
US says South African ambassador ‘no longer welcome’
Trump administration has frequently sparred with South Africa over legacy of apartheid and criticism of Israel.
In Justice Department speech, Donald Trump threatens opponents with jail
US president took aim at journalists, judges, prosecutors and Biden officials in a speech calling for 'accountability'.
Will Israel be held accountable for genocidal acts in Gaza?
UN report finds systemic sexual and gender-based violence against Palestinians.
Finnish court convicts Russian man for war crimes in Ukraine
Finnish court sentences Russian paramilitary to life imprisonment for war crimes against Ukrainian soldiers in 2014.
US arrests second student, imposes ‘receivership’ on Columbia University
The Trump administration has compared student protests at the New York school to support for 'terrorist' activities.
Federal agents raid Columbia dorm rooms as university expels students
Columbia University and the Department of Homeland Security are continuing their crackdowns on pro-Palestinian students.
Putin says Russia will spare Ukrainian forces in Kursk if they surrender
Putin's claim comes after US President Donald Trump urged him to avoid a 'horrible massacre' there.
Duterte appears for first ICC crimes against humanity hearing
Former Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte appeared via video link at his first hearing at the ICC.
Mark Carney sworn in as Canada’s new prime minister, replacing Trudeau
The former central banker has promised to deliver 'action' as country faces hostility on trade from the United States.
Pakistan links train hijacking to ‘Afghan handlers’ and Indian mastermind
India and Afghanistan reject charges, as Pakistan reveals details of operation that freed hundreds of passengers.
Iraq says ‘dangerous’ ISIL leader Abu Khadija killed
Prime Minister al-Sudani hails the killing of Abdallah Makki Muslih al-Rufay'i as a major blow to ISIL remnants in Iraq.
Consumer sentiment plunges as US ‘frightened’ of ‘sharply higher prices’
Deterioration in sentiment and inflation expectations are based on US President Trump's escalation of trade tensions.
Mark Carney sworn in as Canadian PM amid growing tensions with US
Mark Carney has been sworn in as the prime minister of Canada, assuming office amid threats from the United States.