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UN council urges Egypt, Ethiopia, Sudan to restart dam talks
Egypt
September 16, 2021
UN council urges Egypt, Ethiopia, Sudan to restart dam talks
UNITED NATIONS, Sept 15 (Reuters) – The UN Security Council on Wednesday urged Egypt, Ethiopia, and Sudan to resume African…
UN chief urges ‘rapid’ emission cuts to curb climate change
World
September 16, 2021
UN chief urges ‘rapid’ emission cuts to curb climate change
GENEVA (AP) — The head of the United Nations called Thursday for “immediate, rapid and large-scale” cuts in greenhouse gas…
Iran’s nuclear chief admits removal of damaged IAEA cameras
Middle East
September 15, 2021
Iran’s nuclear chief admits removal of damaged IAEA cameras
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran acknowledged on Wednesday that it had removed several surveillance cameras installed by U.N. nuclear inspectors…
Syria violence worsening, not safe for refugee return, UN investigators say
Middle East
September 14, 2021
Syria violence worsening, not safe for refugee return, UN investigators say
GENEVA, Sept 14 (Reuters) – Syria is still unsafe for the return of refugees a decade after its conflict began,…
Donors voice concerns over Taliban rule as UN seeks funds
Middle East
September 13, 2021
Donors voice concerns over Taliban rule as UN seeks funds
GENEVA (AP) — Western governments and the UN human rights chief voiced concerns Monday about the Taliban’s first steps as…
Report: Climate change could move 200 million people by 2050
World
September 13, 2021
Report: Climate change could move 200 million people by 2050
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Climate change could push more than 200 million people to leave their homes in the next…
Taliban breaking promises including over women, says UN
Middle East
September 13, 2021
Taliban breaking promises including over women, says UN
GENEVA, Sept 13 (Reuters) – The United Nations’ human rights chief criticized on Monday the Taliban’s record since seizing power…
N.Korea tests first ‘strategic’ cruise missile with possible nuclear capability
World
September 13, 2021
N.Korea tests first ‘strategic’ cruise missile with possible nuclear capability
SEOUL, Sept 13 (Reuters) – North Korea carried out successful tests of a new long-range cruise missile over the weekend,…
UN chief: World is at `pivotal moment’ and must avert crises
World
September 12, 2021
UN chief: World is at `pivotal moment’ and must avert crises
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres issued a dire warning that the world is moving in the wrong…
Europe to miss 2030 climate goal by 21 years at current pace – study
World
September 4, 2021
Europe to miss 2030 climate goal by 21 years at current pace – study
CERNOBBIO, Italy, Sept 4 (Reuters) – Europe will miss a key climate target for cutting greenhouse gas emissions by more…