South African human rights lawyer Navi Pillay wins the Nobel Peace Prize

9 October 2026 at 09:23

South African lawyer Navanethem "Navi" Pillay sits at the Nuremberg Forum in Germany following the announcement that she will be awarded the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize. The Nobel Committee is honoring her for her efforts to promote peace and international law.

South African human rights lawyer Navi Pillay wins the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for advancing human rights and international law.

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The long-deployed USS Lincoln returns home to San Diego Bay

NPR - Middle East

By: The Associated Press

9 October 2026 at 01:05

Sailors wave aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier as it returns to Naval Air Station North Island after deployment Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026, in Coronado, Calif.

The USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier has returned home after a record-setting uninterrupted time at sea supporting the Iran war. The extended deployment drew attention following reports of crew stress and supply shortages.

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Three years on, people in Gaza ask when war will end

NPR - Middle East

By: Aya Batrawy

8 October 2026 at 23:31

American doctors in Gaza tell NPR they saw patients suffering because of Israeli restrictions on aid.

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