Amazon Tribe Appeal to The Hague s ICC Against Brazil s Bolsonaro Published January 24th, 2021 - 10:30 GMT
A demonstrator representing the grim reaper standing in front of an impeachment banner takes part in a protest against Brazil s President Jair Bolsonaro measures to confront the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, January 17. (AFP)
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They have accused him of environmental damage, killings and persecution.
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro could face charges in The Hague after being accused of ‘crimes against humanity’ by indigenous leaders over the destruction of the Amazon rainforest.
Two top Brazilian indigenous leaders asked the international criminal court (ICC) to investigate Bolsonaro, accusing him of unprecedented environmental damage, killings and persecution.
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Mike Pence, US Second Lady Publicly Take The COVID Vaccine Friday Published December 17th, 2020 - 07:13 GMT
US Vice President Mike Pence and his wife will get the Covid-19 vaccine Friday in a public display designed to boost national confidence, the White House announced on December 16, 2020. Brendan Smialowski / AFP
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Surgeon General Jerome Adams will also receive vaccine, according to White House.
US Vice President Mike Pence and second lady Karen Pence will publicly receive a COVID-19 vaccine Friday, the White House announced Wednesday evening.
The move, according to the White House, comes as part of an effort to promote the safety and efficacy of the vaccine and build confidence among the American people.