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UN decries 'politically motivated' Belarus verdicts
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UN decries ‘politically motivated’ Belarus verdicts

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Pope urges better preservation of water resources

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UN decries 'politically motivated' Belarus verdicts
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UN decries ‘politically motivated’ Belarus verdicts

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Pope urges better preservation of water resources

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Gender equality will take 300 years to achieve, according to United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres.
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Gender equality will take 300 years to achieve, says UN secretary

By Sinothando Siyolo08-03-2023 15:31

Gender equality will take 300 years to achieve, according to United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres.

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Afghan women ‘most repressed in the world’, says UN mission

By Agence France-Presse08-03-2023 09:39

Afghanistan under the Taliban government is the “most repressive country in the world” for women’s rights, with authorities trapping women and girls.

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UN states agrees on deal to protect high seas

By Keliah Daniels05-03-2023 22:53

“The ship has reached the shore,” conference chair Rena Lee announced at the UN headquarters in New York on this morning.

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UN pauses flights in DRC after helicopter attack

By Keliah Daniels28-02-2023 10:03

The UN World Food Programme (WFP) decided to temporarily suspend humanitarian flights in North Kivu and neighbouring Ituri province.

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North Korea slams UN chief’s ‘unfair’ missile condemnation

By Agence France-Presse22-02-2023 09:55

North Korea rejected on Wednesday condemnation by the United Nations chief of its recent ballistic missile launches.

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Myanmar landmine casualties surge two years after coup

By Agence France-Presse22-02-2023 09:31

Landmines and unexploded munitions injured or killed more than one person every day in Myanmar last year, the United Nations said.

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Celeb News

Jane Fonda warns oceans are ‘dying’ amid UN treaty talks

By Agence France-Presse21-02-2023 11:55

Actor and activist Jane Fonda warned that humanity is “losing the ocean,” as two weeks of negotiations begin at the United Nations on a treaty to protect the high seas.

aid for turkey and syria after earthquake
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UN: Over 140 aid trucks have entered rebel-held Syria since quake

By Agence France-Presse17-02-2023 13:42

More than 140 trucks carrying desperately-needed aid have crossed into rebel-held northwestern Syria from Turkey since a giant earthquake.

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World News

UN fund: Over $800 million pledged for education in emergencies

By Agence France-Presse16-02-2023 17:04

During the first-ever pledging conference for education in emergencies, countries and other donors vowed to provide $826 million

UNESCO sounds alarm over quake damage to Turkey, Syria heritage
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UNESCO sounds alarm over quake damage to Turkey, Syria heritage

By Agence France-Presse07-02-2023 13:56

The UN’s cultural agency UNESCO said it was ready to provide assistance after two sites listed on its World Heritage list in Syria and Turkey.

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Africa News

SANDF soldier killed after helicopter comes under fire in DRC

By Sinothando Siyolo06-02-2023 19:38

The UN has also condemned the attack on the SANDF soldiers and expressed condolences for the family of the fallen peacekeeper.

Climate change Africa: what you need to know
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Climate change: Africa has a major new carbon market initiative

By The Conversation25-01-2023 12:15

Africa got a boost at the 2022 United Nations Climate Conference, new projects will look into reforestation and forest conservation.

WHO
Health and Fitness

Billions still exposed to toxic trans fat: WHO

By Agence France-Presse23-01-2023 15:16

Efforts to eliminate industrially-produced fat have a long way to go with five billion people exposed to toxic fat added to many food products.

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Africa News

UN rights chief urges ‘impartial’ probe after Eswatini killing

By Agence France-Presse23-01-2023 12:31

The United Nations human rights chief on Monday called on Eswatini to swiftly and impartially investigate the brutal killing of prominent opposition politician and human rights lawyer Thulani Maseko.

Child Marriage
Lifestyle

Pakistan must act to end forced child marriage: UN experts

By Agence France-Presse16-01-2023 12:00

UN rights experts on Monday deplored a reported rise in abductions, forced marriages and conversions of girls from Pakistan’s religious minorities.

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News

UN rights chief wants online hate safeguards in 2023

By Agence France-Presse30-12-2022 17:40

UN rights chief Volker Turk called Friday for protection from online hatred and an end to dehumanising identity politics in 2023.

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UN urges Taliban to end restrictions on women in Afghanistan

By Agence France-Presse27-12-2022 16:01

The Taliban must immediately revoke their policies targeting women and girls in Afghanistan, the UN rights chief insisted Tuesday, condemning their “terrible” consequences.

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World News

Climate-stressed Iraq must pursue ‘green growth’ says World Bank

By Agence France-Presse14-12-2022 12:37

Iraq, a top oil exporter, must diversify its economy and pursue a “greener growth model”, said the World Bank.

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This is how South Africa’s Television news gets it wrong

By The Conversation24-11-2022 06:00

“…The television has become … the main, not to say the sole, source of information, culture, and entertainment …”

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World welcomes 8 billionth person but new country overtakes China

By Rorisang Kgosana15-11-2022 21:27

China has been the most populous country but it will be coming second as a new country is expected to lead with the highest population.

Alaa Abdel Fattah
World News

Alaa Abdel Fattah’s family demands proof of life from government

By Agence France-Presse10-11-2022 03:17

The family of Egypt’s jailed dissident Alaa Abdel Fattah, who is refusing food and water, demanded information on his health.

UN demands Alaa Abdel Fattah release
World News

UN demands release of hunger-striking Abdel Fattah to save his life

By Agence France-Presse08-11-2022 23:41

The UN has called on Egypt to immediately release Alaa Abdel Fattah, a jailed dissident on hunger strike, saying his life was at risk.

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On This Day in South Africa: What happened on 24 October?

By The South African24-10-2022 07:39

We look back on this day in world and South African history, remembering the people and events that shaped the world we live in today.

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On This Day in South Africa: What happened on 21 October?

By The South African21-10-2022 07:30

We look back on this day in world and South African history, remembering the people and events that shaped the world we live in today.

Zimbabwe will receive food relief from the UN World Food Programme. Image: @AlJazeera / Twitter
Africa News

Zimbabwe, on the brink on famine, to receive food relief

By Alinaswe Lusengo14-09-2022 11:44

Zimbabwe to receive food relief from the UN World Food Programme as the country faces extreme food challenges.

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