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Iran journalist breaks down in tears as she reads out names of those killed in protests at UN meeting

Iranian journalist Masih Alinejad broke down in tears at the United Nations on Thursday (15 January) as she read out the names of people she said were killed during protests in Iran.

The Independent UK

“A first step in Europe” – Proton slams Switzerland's new surveillance bill at the United Nations Forum

An amendment to the Swiss surveillance law could soon force VPNs and messaging apps to identify and retain user data.

TechRadar

Some leaders at UN condemn 'sick expression of joy,' 'macabre response' to Charlie Kirk's killing

World leaders at the United Nations General Assembly have spoken out against the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, as well as divisive reaction to it

The Independent UK

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Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner’s daughter Violet advocates for Covid protections in UN address

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner’s daughter Violet delivered a speech at the United Nations where she advocated for mask mandates to prevent the spread of long Covid-19.

The Independent UK

'Unprecedented threats': UN protections for aid workers

Aid workers on the frontline of conflict will be afforded fresh protections following a declaration by Australia at the United Nations.

AAP

China and the US clash at the UN over the Panama Canal, a focus of Trump's attention

The United States and China have clashed at the United Nations over the Panama Canal

The Independent UK

World Food Program and other UN aid agencies slash jobs amid US funding cuts, officials say

The World Food Program and the United Nations refugee agency will slash jobs because of funding cuts, mainly from the United States

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US, Allies Condemn N.Korea For Sanctions-busting Arms Sales To Russia

Washington and its allies challenged North Korea at the United Nations on Friday over claims Pyongyang is breaching arms control measures by supplying weapons to Russia to use in its war in Ukraine.

International Business Times

Celebrations As New Biopiracy Treaty Agreed At UN

Representatives of Indigenous peoples celebrated Friday at the United Nations following the agreement of a treaty against the pillaging of their traditional knowledge and genetic resources, like those from medicinal plants.

International Business Times

🔴 Live: Israel says it will respond to Iran's attack

Israel will respond to Iran's weekend missile and drone attack on its territory, the military chief of staff said on Monday. "This launch of so many missiles, cruise missiles, and drones into Israeli territory will be met with a response," Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi said. World leaders are urging…

France 24

Haiti On Brink Of Civil War, Dominican Republic Warns

Haiti is on the verge of civil war, and if the international community does not intervene quickly, the Dominican Republic will seek to protect itself, its president warned at the United Nations Tuesday.

International Business Times

International reaction to Gaza siege has exposed the growing rift between the West and the Global South

The lopsidedness was stark: 120 countries voted in favor of a resolution before the United Nations on Oct. 26, 2023, calling for a “humanitarian truce” in the war in Gaza. A mere 14 countries voted against it.

The Conversation

“Russia weaponising food, energy; abducting children”: Zelenskyy in fiery UN speech

In a rousing speech at the United Nations on Tuesday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy lashed out at Russia, accusing it of “weaponising” food and energy and attacking children during the war in Ukraine reported the New York Post.

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PM Modi in U.S. | Narendra Modi arrives in New York; to lead Yoga Day at United Nations

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in New York in the early afternoon of June 20 on his first State visit to the United States. The Prime Minister is scheduled to lead the International Day of Yoga at the United Nations on Wednesday before flying to Washington DC for the core…

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UN rights chief tells Britain of concerns over migration bill

The United Nations human rights chief said on Tuesday he has formally conveyed his concerns over a new British migration law to the government, saying he was worried it would bar people from seeking asylum.

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UN rights chief asks Sudan's generals to stop 'senseless violence'

The United Nations human rights chief on Wednesday described the situation in Sudan as "heartbreaking" and made a direct call to the two warring generals to stop sexual violence and spare the lives of civilians.

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Palestinians Get Their Way To Celebrate Nakba Day As Others Boycott

Israel urged its colleagues in the United Nations not to part take in Nakba Day concerns in promoting a conflict.

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China, Iran, Russia accuse France of human rights violations

France has been criticised by the United Nations Human Rights Council for increased police violence, including incidents that occurred during recent pension reform protests.

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UN Security Council set to condemn Taliban crackdown on Afghan women

The U.N. Security Council is set to vote on Thursday to condemn a ban on Afghan women working for the United Nations in Afghanistan and call upon the Taliban administration to "swiftly reverse" its crackdown on the rights of women and girls.

Reuters

U.N. rights body extends Ukraine inquiry into crimes since Russia's invasion

The United Nations Human Rights Council overwhelmingly voted in favour on Tuesday of extending the mandate of an investigative body probing possible war crimes committed since Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Reuters

U.N. human rights chief decries 'shockingly routine' abuses in Ukraine war

The United Nations Human Rights chief Volker Turk deplored on Friday how grave human rights violations were "shockingly routine" in Russia's invasion of Ukraine and said the number of civilian casualties was far higher than official figures.

Reuters

U.N. hopes water meeting can create 'rippling effect' to stave off crisis

The United Nations' first meeting on water in nearly half a century drew towards a close on Friday with hopes it would spur political momentum and fears that too little is being done to tackle chronic water stress globally.

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