Photo credit: Al Monitor The United  States has vetoed a draft United Nations Security Council resolution that would have demanded an immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire in Gaza. The Thursday veto would have demanded an immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire in Gaza and that Israel lift all restrictions on aid deliveries to the Palestinian enclave. The text…

Photo credit: Translating CUBA The Mexican Commission for Refugee Assistance has issued a total of 3,342 humanitarian visitor cards to Cuban citizens. Translating Cuba reports that data from the Ministry of the Interim show that 1,024 documents were issued in the state of Chiapas between January and June. The documents would allow migrants a regular residence, as…

Photo credit: Barrie Today Barrie Mayor Alex Nuttal says his letter to Premier Doug Ford, asking for help with the city’s homeless encampments, is already bearing fruit. He said after a council meeting on Wednesday night, “I’ve already spoken to members of (the Ontario) cabinet about what’s in our letter. There’s going to be ongoing conversations…

Photo credit: Somerset County Gazette By Cllr Bill Revans, This is my friend Su – he has been living with us over the summer, writes Cllr Bill Revans. His full name is Sulait Mugoya. He is a refugee from Uganda who came to the UK, claimed asylum, and was granted refugee status by the Home Office….

Photo credit: Oregon live Some fourteen years ago, Cassie Ridgway held her first clothing swap in Portland, Oregon. AP reports that then, she had a few goals: keep clothing out of landfills, help people find free fashion treasures, and build community. That initial swap attracted about 150 people. Now, the twice-yearly event draws between 500 and…