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As aid pours into Turkey, Syria, rescuers race to find earthquake survivors

Monday’s magnitude 7.8 quake and a cascade of strong aftershocks cut a swath of destruction that stretched hundreds of miles across southeastern Turkey and neighboring Syria, toppling thousands of buildings.

Chicago Sun-Times

UN chief backs democracy for Myanmar 2 years after coup

Two years after Myanmar’s military seized power, U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is voicing support for the democratic aspirations of Myanmar’s people

The Independent UK

Afghan Rulers Urged to Reverse Ban on Women Aid Workers

A strong majority of the UN Security Council urged Afghanistan’s Taliban rulers Friday to immediately reverse all “oppressive” restrictions on girls and women including the latest ban on women working for aid organizations which is exacerbating the already critical humanitarian crisis in the country. The joint statement from 11 of…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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Guterres Extends Lebanon Tribunal Until Dec. 31 to Wrap Up Work

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has extended the mandate of the international tribunal that investigated the 2005 assassination of Lebanon’s former prime minister Rafik Hariri until the end of the year to complete non-judicial functions so it can cease operation. UN spokesman Stephane Dujarric said Thursday that a completion plan, developed…

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Islamic State claims responsibility for Kabul attack that killed 5 people

The Islamic State group claimed responsibility Thursday for a deadly bombing that killed at least five people near the foreign ministry in the Afghan capital the previous day.

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UN disbands prison killings probe in Ukraine over security

The United Nations has announced it is disbanding a fact-finding mission requested by Russia and Ukraine to investigate the killings at a prison in eastern Ukraine controlled by Moscow-backed separatists

The Independent UK

2 Peacekeepers Killed, 4 Wounded in Mali Attack

Two UN peacekeepers from Nigeria were killed and four others wounded in an attack Friday on a peace patrol in the town of Timbuktu in northern Mali, the United Nations said. The UN Security Council said a member of Mali's security forces was also killed in the attack. UN spokesman…

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Twitter’s suspension of journalists draws global backlash

Officials from France, Germany, UK, UN and EU condemned the suspensions, saying it jeopardised press freedom.

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UN secretary-general calls on Nigeria to investigate report of forced abortions

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called on Nigerian authorities to investigate allegations of systemic and coerced abortions reportedly perpetrated by the Nigerian army, U.N spokesman Stephane Dujarric said on Friday.

Reuters

First shipment of Russian fertiliser en route to Africa

Fertilisers currently stored in Europe will ‘prevent catastrophic crop loss on the African continent,’ UN says.

Al Jazeera

'Excellent News': World Hails Ethiopia Truce

Ethiopia's government and the rebel authorities in the Tigray region said Wednesday they had signed a deal to cease hostilities after two years of brutal conflict. Here are some of the reactions from around the world: - 'Welcome first step' - United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres heralded the announcement as…

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Russia blockades Ukraine's grain exports after reported drone attacks near Crimea. Here's how this puts pressure on global food crisis

Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine left dozens of countries teetering on the edge of famine. Now Russia has been accused of "blackmailing the world with hunger" by ending Russia's ceasefire.

ABC News

Russia Suspends Participation in Ukraine Grain Exports Deal

Russia has suspended participation in a UN-brokered deal to export agricultural produce from Ukrainian ports after attacks on ships in Crimea, Russia's defense ministry said on Saturday, dealing a blow to a three-month agreement aimed at easing a global squeeze on grain supplies. Russia said that Ukrainian forces, with the…

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Sudani Kicks Off Duties as Iraq PM with Fight Against Corruption

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohamed Shia al-Sudani kicked off on Friday his duties after his government earned the parliament’s vote of confidence on Thursday. A majority of the 253 lawmakers present voted to appoint 21 ministers, with two posts — the Construction and Housing Ministry and the Environment Ministry — remaining…

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U.N. says Guterres' comments on Russia have not harmed communication with Moscow

U.N. chief Antonio Guterres has "spoken up very clearly" about Russia's war in Ukraine and it has not stopped communication with Moscow, a U.N. spokesman said on Thursday, after a Russian warning that cooperation with U.N. officials could be at risk.

Reuters

Russia to review working with U.N. chief if he inspects drones in Ukraine

Russia said on Wednesday that it will reassess cooperation with U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres if he sends experts to Ukraine to inspect drones that Western powers say were made in Iran and used by Moscow in violation of a U.N. resolution.

Reuters

Discussions to continue on Ukraine deal after UN officials' meetings in Moscow

Discussions will continue on extending and expanding a U.N.-brokered deal allowing Ukrainian Black Sea grain exports, U.N. spokesman Stephane Dujarric said on Monday, after U.N. officials held "positive and constructive" discussions in Moscow on the deal.

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Guterres Welcomes Israel-Lebanon Sea Border Deal

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has welcomed the US-brokered deal between Israel and Lebanon to demarcate their common maritime border. UN spokesman Stephane Dujarric indicated on Thursday that Guterres “firmly believes that this encouraging development can promote greater stability in the region and greater prosperity for the peoples.” The UN…

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UN secretary-general proposes rapid-response troops to help Haiti regain control from gangs

The head of the United Nations threw his weight Sunday behind Haiti’s request for the immediate deployment of military troops to help the country take back control of its ports from powerful gangs and provide aid as Haitians confront a deadly cholera outbreak.

Reuters

U.N. working to expand, extend for a year Ukraine Black Sea grain export deal

U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and his team are working to expand and extend for a year a U.N.-brokered deal allowing Ukrainian Black Sea grain exports, which could expire in late November.

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UN Chief Urges Yemen Rivals: No New Violence and Renew Truce

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged Yemen’s warring parties on Monday to refrain from any provocations that could escalate violence. The move follows the failure to extend a nationwide cease-fire and to engage with each other to renew the truce. UN spokesman Stephane Dujarric said the secretary-general is disappointed that the…

France 24

UN chief urges Yemen rivals to avoid new violence and renew ceasefire

The Guardian - US

Iranian American held in Tehran for seven years granted temporary release

Siamak Namazi, convicted along with father on espionage charges freed from Evin prison on one-week renewable furlough

The Independent UK

Burkina Faso army captain announces overthrow of government

Borders have been closed indefinitely and all political activities are suspended

Asharq Al-Awsat

UN Sec-Gen 'Closely' Following Developments in Iran

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressed his growing concern about reports of casualties related to the protests in Iran, calling on the authorities to respect human rights, including freedom of expression, peaceful assembly, and association. Guterres said in a statement issued Tuesday that he was "closely following" the ongoing protests…

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