Narges Mohammadi, a jailed Iranian women's rights advocate, has been awarded the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize for her work in fighting the oppression of women in her home country. She is the first Iranian to win the award since it was first awarded in 1901 and was chosen from a list of over 350 nominations. The Nobel Committee said it was recognizing Mohammadi's "long and non-violent struggle for the protection of human rights, in particular the rights of women and children, in Iran."
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At least 49 people were killed in a Russian missile strike on a village grocery store and café in Ukraine's east on Thursday, according to Ukrainian officials. Images shared online showed emergency workers examining the rubble and bodies of victims, while President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned the attack as a "demonstrably brutal Russian crime" and a "completely deliberate act of terrorism." The United Nations Security Council has called for an immediate ceasefire and for all parties to respect international humanitarian law.
The Scottish government has signed an extradition order for an American fugitive accused of faking his own death to avoid a rape charge in Utah. The suspect, Nicholas Rossi, has been fighting a prolonged court battle to prevent his return to the United States since his arrest. The extradition order was signed on September 28th and will now be sent to the US Department of Justice for approval, raising questions about the extradition process and the ability of fugitives to evade justice.
Norwegian writer Jon Fosse was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature on Thursday for his works that "give voice to the unsayable." Fosse has written some 40 plays, novels, short stories, children's books, poetry, and essays, and his works have been performed widely in his home country and around the world. He is the first Norwegian to win the prize since Sigrid Undset in 1928.
The ouster of House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has thrown the future of U.S. assistance to Ukraine into doubt, with some of Ukraine's allies suggesting a different approach to providing aid. President Joe Biden has responded to the political upheaval by announcing plans for a "major speech" about the importance of arming Ukraine. Republicans have grown increasingly reluctant to approve more help, so some of Ukraine's allies are suggesting providing a large enough amount to allow Ukraine to keep fighting Russian invaders until after the 2024 elections. The Biden administration is now working to find a way to provide the necessary aid without facing too much opposition.
Pope Francis has released a letter in response to five conservative cardinals who challenged him to affirm church teaching on homosexuality, suggesting there could be ways to bless same-sex unions. New Ways Ministry, an organization that advocates for LGBTQ+ Catholics, has responded positively to the letter, saying it is a major step forward in the Church's attitude towards LGBTQ+ Catholics and could lead to further progress in making the Church a safe and welcoming place for LGBTQ+ Catholics.
The United Nations Security Council voted to approve a multinational force to be sent to Haiti to combat extreme gang violence. Kenya has committed to sending 1,000 security personnel and the force is expected to include personnel from Jamaica, Barbados and several other nations. Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry thanked the U.N. Security Council and other countries who agreed to join the force, expressing hope that the mission will bring stability and security to the region.
On Tuesday afternoon, a shooting at the Siam Paragon Mall in Bangkok, Thailand left three people dead and four others wounded. Police later arrested a 14-year-old boy in connection with the attack and the motive is still unknown. Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said the suspect had surrendered and the mall was closed for the remainder of the day.