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Argentine meteorologist becomes first female head of UN weather agency: A leading Argentine meteorologist has been elected as the first female head of the United ...
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UN elects Argentine meteorologist as first female head of weather agency: A leading Argentine meteorologist has been elected as the first female head of the ...
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Argentine meteorologist becomes first female head of UN weather agency: A leading Argentine meteorologist has been elected as the first female head of the United ...
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Argentine meteorologist becomes first female head of UN weather agency: BERLIN (AP) — A leading Argentine meteorologist has been elected as the first female head ...
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UN elects Argentine meteorologist as first female head of weather agency: A leading Argentine meteorologist has been elected as the first female head of the ...
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Human rights activists outraged: Saudi Arabia leads UN Commission on Women's Rights
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U.N. expert in Israel genocide accusation says she has been threatened: A United Nations expert who published a report saying there were reasonable grounds to ...
reuters.com/world/europe/un-expert-israel-genocide-accusation-says-she-has-been-threatened-2024-03-27/
Gaza starvation could amount to war crime, UN human rights chief tells BBC: Volker Türk tells Jeremy Bowen there is a "plausible" case that Israel is using ...
bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-68679482
Haiti situation 'cataclysmic' as gang violence deaths surge: UN: GENEVA: The situation in chaos-wracked Haiti is "cataclysmic" ...
channelnewsasia.com/world/haiti-situation-cataclysmic-gang-violence-deaths-surge-un-4228166
US, South Korea set up task force to block North Korea oil shipments: The United States and South Korea this week launched a new task force aimed at preventing ...
reuters.com/world/us-south-korea-set-up-task-force-block-north-korea-oil-shipments-2024-03-27/
Civilians in Israel’s north lobby world leaders to make Hezbollah keep UN truce lines
timesofisrael.com/civilians-in-israels-north-lobby-world-leaders-to-make-hezbollah-keep-un-truce-lines/
Over 1 billion meals a day squandered worldwide in 2022: UN report: The world generated 1.05 billion tons of food waste in 2022, per the UN report.
axios.com/2024/03/27/food-waste-global-un-report
Israel bombs Gaza, fights Hamas around hospitals: GAZA STRIP: Israeli forces pounded besieged Gaza on Wednesday (Mar 27) in the war sparked by the Oct 7 attack ...
channelnewsasia.com/world/israel-bombs-gaza-fights-hamas-around-hospitals-4224871
UN expert accuses Israel of ‘genocide’ in Gaza: Francesca Albanese reports clear indications Israel has violated three of five acts listed under UN Genocide ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/3/26/un-expert-accuses-israel-of-several-acts-of-genocide-in-gaza
Around 19 percent of food is wasted globally as 783 million people face chronic hunger, UN says
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🔴 LIVE DAY 174 #Israel #Palestine - Anti-Israel protests in Jordan grow
- At least 8 killed in Israeli strikes on Lebanon
- US official resigns over Israel's war ... Show more
Israel-Palestine live: Palestinians waving white flag killed and buried by bulldozer
middleeasteye.net/live/gaza-israel-hamas-palestine-war-conflict
Colombian president threatens to break ties if Israel doesn't uphold ceasefire
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UN chief calls for slavery reparations: United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has called for slavery reparations over the transatlantic slave trade ...
thehill.com/policy/international/4559692-un-chief-slavery-reparations/
Farmers face 'extremely stressful time' over bad weather: Ongoing bad weather is creating huge problems for farmers this spring, with fields too wet ...
rte.ie/news/2024/0327/1440176-farmers-weather-climate/
Israel’s war on Gaza: List of key events, day 174: Two-thirds of Gaza’s 36 hospitals are ‘non-functional,’ according to the UN.
aljazeera.com/news/2024/3/28/israels-war-on-gaza-list-of-key-events-day-174
How crop insurance is transforming agriculture: How crop insurance is transforming agriculture
nation.africa/kenya/health/how-crop-insurance-is-transforming-agriculture-4568970
Nora Hauptle: The Swiss coach reviving Ghana's Black Queens: How Swiss coach Nora Hauptle is restoring pride to Ghana's Black Queens after years in the African ...
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Quick Glance: Nora Hauptle's Impact on Ghana's Soccer
- Nora Hauptle, a coach from Switzerland, is working to nurture Ghana's female talent and elevate the Black Queens in African soccer.
- Taking over the team in 2023, Hauptle led the squad to nine consecutive wins without conceding a goal.
- Despite a loss in qualification, the Black Queens secured a spot in the 2024 Women's Nations Cup.
- Hauptle's diverse career as a player and coach ultimately led her to Ghana's national team, showcasing her resilience and adaptability.
Snow falls on Dartmoor and sleet forecast to come : Photographer Mark Shackleton took pictures of the snowy scene near the Warren House Inn and on Hameldown ...
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UNRWA textbooks were pivotal in radicalizing generations of Gazans — watchdog: Education-monitoring group says UN agency allowed incitement to be taught in its ...
timesofisrael.com/unrwa-textbooks-were-pivotal-in-radicalizing-generations-of-gazans-watchdog/
Gymnasts land on new rules for bras and shorts: To make female gymnasts feel comfortable and safe in NZ, the sport has refreshed its attire rules ...
newsroom.co.nz/2024/03/28/gymnasts-land-on-new-rules-for-bras-and-shorts/
Russia in UNSC: US has given Israel carte blanche to ignore ceasefire resolution: The US said that its abstention in the vote for Monday's resolution was ...
jpost.com/israel-hamas-war/article-793853
Quick Glance: UN Demand for Gaza Cease-Fire Sparks US-Israel Clash
- The UN Security Council demands a Gaza cease-fire, leading the US to abstain, causing tension with Israel.
- The resolution calls for hostage release without making it a condition for the Ramadan cease-fire.
- US abstains due to lack of Hamas condemnation, emphasizing the link between cease-fire and hostage release.
- Concerns raised over resolution's impact on negotiations and importance of a lasting cease-fire are highlighted.
UN report reveals 212 Gaza schools 'directly hit' by Israel since Oct.7
trtworld.com/middle-east/un-report-reveals-212-gaza-schools-directly-hit-by-israel-since-oct7-17543064
Port Royal Museum to open in May: KINGSTON, Jamaica - The long-awaited Port Royal Museum is expected to be opened in May, with the first exhibit set to be ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/03/26/port-royal-museum-open-may/
Security in Congo's mineral-rich east is deteriorating with rebel group expanding territory, UN says
ctvnews.ca/world/security-in-congo-s-mineral-rich-east-is-deteriorating-with-rebel-group-expanding-territory-un-says-1.6825277
Starvation: Anatomy of ‘a very cruel, slow death’: With man-made famines threatening both Sudan and Gaza, Al Jazeera breaks down how the body succumbs to ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/3/27/starvation-anatomy-of-a-very-cruel-slow-death
Best Dressed Saga: Portable tackles Bobrisky in ‘Brotherhood’ diss track: “Warn brotherhood if he comes to my hood. If he comes dressed as sisterhood ...
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People in Japan await bloom of sakura cherry blossoms: A weather information firm says central Tokyo will have to wait a little longer to enjoy cherry blossoms ...
www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/backstories/3182/
Majority of irregular refugees died from drowning during last decade: UN: Nearly 60 percent of recorded deaths over the last decade, which is at least 64,000 ...
trtworld.com/europe/majority-of-irregular-refugees-died-from-drowning-during-last-decade-un-17526015
Hypatia: The Female Greek Philosopher Killed for Her Beliefs - GreekReporter.com: Hypatia, one of the greatest philosophers of Alexandria, was admired for her ...
greekreporter.com/2024/03/27/hypatia-greek-philosopher/
Firearm, ammunition seizure in Trelawny: TRELAWNY, Jamaica – The Falmouth police have arrested a man in connection wirh the seizure of a 45mm Haskell pistol and ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/03/26/firearm-ammunition-seizure-trelawny/
These three seemingly harmless spy apps collect your data: There are many spy apps in circulation that you probably didn't know about. They often hide in three ...
focus.de/digital/spiele-wetter-und-co-sofort-loeschen-diese-drei-scheinbar-harmlosen-spionage-apps-sammeln-ihre-daten_id_259797578.html
‘Unprecedented’ Humanitarian Crisis in Congo as Conflict Rages: A humanitarian disaster is unfolding in the Democratic Republic of Congo as fighting rages across ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-28/-unprecedented-humanitarian-crisis-in-congo-as-conflict-rages
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Cold snap with chance of snow forecast tomorrow: It might be time to get some firewood in — MetService is forecasting a cold snap which could bring snow to parts ...
odt.co.nz/regions/cold-snap-chance-snow-forecast-tomorrow
Israel politics trigger Democrats to withdraw support from sexual violence bill: Several House Democrats have withdrawn their support for legislation condemning ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4560147-israel-politics-trigger-democrats-to-withdraw-support-from-sexual-violence-bill/
Teixeira cites prison improvements, was upbraided by UN rights committee member for being `confrontational’
stabroeknews.com/2024/03/28/news/guyana/teixeira-cites-prison-improvements-was-upbraided-by-un-rights-committee-member-for-being-confrontational/
🔴 LIVE UPDATES: Al-Amal Hospital in Gaza ceases operation amid Israeli attacks - War on Gaza - War on Gaza
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Israel bombards southern Gaza as Egypt says campaign to make Gaza 'uninhabitable' must stop - as it happened - War on Gaza - War on Gaza
english.ahram.org.eg/NewsContent/58/1262/520058/War-on-Gaza/War-on-Gaza/Israel-bombards-southern-Gaza-as-Egypt-says-campai.aspx
Gaza to be included in UNESCO activity reports with Türkiye's initiative: When there are no children to teach, journalists to report, or anything left to ...
trtworld.com/turkiye/gaza-to-be-included-in-unesco-activity-reports-with-turkiyes-initiative-17546719
Israel backtracks on canceled Rafah talks: US official: WASHINGTON: Israel wants to reschedule talks in Washington to discuss a possible offensive in the Gaza ...
arabnews.com/node/2483896/middle-east
'Unprecedented set of war crimes' occurring in Gaza: UN rapporteur: Francesca Albanese says she received numerous threats but it doesn't change her commitment ...
yenisafak.com/en/news/unprecedented-set-of-war-crimes-occurring-in-gaza-un-rapporteur-3680254
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Mali Army and Wagner Atrocities - Probe Needed, Urges HRW: The latest Human Rights Watch report accuses Malian armed forces and Wagner Group mercenaries of ...
allafrica.com/view/group/main/main/id/00088852.html
Easter Weekend weather: North Island, get ready for rain and wind, Auckland dips to single-digit temperatures
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Myanmar army behind Facebook pages spewing hate speech: UN probe: Myanmar army behind Facebook pages spreading hate speech against Rohingya: UN probe reveals ...
en.prothomalo.com/international/south-asia/sq0vqipnk0
Why Tennessee lawmakers are pushing a bill to keep government from spraying the sky
washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2024/03/27/chemtrails-conspiracy-geoengineering/
Saudi Arabia to make debut at Miss Universe pageant: The move is a historic first for Saudi Arabia, where women have long faced restrictions under conservative ...
al-monitor.com/originals/2024/03/saudi-arabia-make-debut-miss-universe-pageant
Quick Glance: Rumy Alqahtani: First Saudi Arabian Participant at Miss Universe 2024 Competition
- Saudi Arabia will be participating for the first time in the Miss Universe beauty pageant in 2024, with Rumy Alqahtani representing the country.
- Having established herself in the modeling industry by winning various beauty pageants globally, Alqahtani is a well-known runway model from Riyadh.
- To announce Saudi Arabia's involvement in the upcoming Miss Universe 2024 competition, Alqahtani took to Instagram and shared a picture of herself in a silver sequin gown, wearing a Miss Universe Saudi Arabia sash, and standing next to the Saudi flag.
- The 27-year-old model and influencer is a prominent figure in the fashion scene in Saudi Arabia, holding titles such as Miss Saudi Arabia, Miss Middle East, Miss Arab World Peace, and Miss Woman (Saudi Arabia).
Switzerland continues to oppose signing UN nuclear weapons ban treaty: Swiss government believes committing to world without nuclear weapons within framework of ...
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CSW68 concludes with commitments to ending women’s poverty: UN Women boss says that despite some progress, the world is still far from achieving gender equality ...
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'Trust deficit' between China and Myanmar's military, report says: BANGKOK -- China, which has shielded Myanmar's regime from United Nations Security ...
asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Myanmar-Crisis/Trust-deficit-between-China-and-Myanmar-s-military-report-says
Haiti has good reason not to trust the international community: This new political crisis has no obvious solutions
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This winter, 32 Ukrainian POWs executed by Russian forces – UN: Before being executed, one Ukrainian soldier was forced by the Russians to conduct demining work.
euromaidanpress.com/2024/03/26/this-winter-32-ukrainian-pows-executed-by-russian-forces-un-report-reveals/
UNRWA suspends teacher in Lebanon, dozens protest outside Beirut office: Dozens of people protested outside the Beirut office of the United Nations Palestinian ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/middle-east/2024/03/27/UNRWA-suspends-teacher-in-Lebanon-dozens-protest-outside-Beirut-office
Russia executed Ukrainian POWs, UN report says: The United Nations issues damning report about conduct of Vladimir Putin’s troops in eastern Ukraine.
politico.eu/article/russia-executed-32-ukrainian-prisioners-war-winter-un-report-reads/
Quick Glance: The remarkable evolution of ISIS-K's leader into a formidable group
- Sanaullah Ghafari, in his role as the leader of the Afghan branch of Islamic State, played a significant role in the transformation into an extremely menacing branch of the global Islamist network, capable of conducting operations far from their bases in the border regions of Afghanistan.
- The Islamic State claimed responsibility for the massacre at a concert hall near Moscow that resulted in the deaths of at least 137 people. U.S. officials indicated that the Afghan branch, Islamic State Khorasan (ISIS-K), was responsible.
- Ghafari has enhanced the group's strength through his firm ideology and notable attacks. He has made repeated attempts to target Russia in response to its involvement in the Syrian civil war, which contributed to defeating ISIS' regional operations.
- By using high-profile attacks as a tool for recruitment, the group has focused on ethnic Tajiks and Uzbeks in Central Asia. ISIS-K is planning to escalate its foreign operations, including attacks against the United States.
UN records 32 summary executions by Russia of Ukrainian prisoners of war since December
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Welfare is on the agenda of all political parties. But is it adequate?: The social protection architecture emerging in India is chaotic. It’s also unbalanced — ...
indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/welfare-is-on-the-agenda-of-all-political-parties-but-is-it-adequate-9236941/
Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo Mission Chief Says Humanitarian Disaster 'Unfolding Before Our Very Eyes'
allafrica.com/stories/202403270513.html
Zionists pound Gaza, target main hospitals | kuwaittimes: Zionists pound Gaza, target main hospitals - World - GAZA: Zionist forces pounded besieged Gaza on ...
kuwaittimes.com/article/12598/world/middle-east/zionists-pound-gaza-target-main-hospitals/
Defying UNSC, Israel steps up assault on Gaza: Israeli forces yesterday stepped up assault on Gaza defying a ceasefire demand by UN Security Council.
thedailystar.net/news/world/israels-attack-on-palestine/news/defying-unsc-israel-steps-assault-gaza-3576491
Egypt urges US to resume aid to UN agency for Palestinians: CAIRO: Egypt’s foreign minister on Wednesday urged a visiting US delegation to resume its financial ...
arabnews.com/node/2483816/middle-east
Palestinian UN mission makes small gains as all eyes on Qatar cease-fire talks: You're reading analysis from the Palestine Briefing, where we break down ...
al-monitor.com/originals/2024/03/palestinian-un-mission-makes-small-gains-all-eyes-qatar-cease-fire-talks
Egypt, UN implemented $178 mln in cooperative development programmes in 2023 - Economy - Business
english.ahram.org.eg/NewsContent/3/12/520068/Business/Economy/Egypt,-UN-implemented--mln-in-cooperative-developm.aspx
Starving the UN of funds will cause irreversible harm: As the world turns to other preoccupations, financial support for my agency is dwindling ...
politico.eu/article/starve-united-nations-funds-cause-irreversible-harm-kelly-t-clements/
Netanyahu cancels trip to Washington to protest United Nations call for cease-fire in Gaza
financialexpress.com/world-news/netanyahu-cancels-trip-to-washington-to-protest-united-nations-call-for-cease-fire-in-gaza/3436457/
Myanmar army behind Facebook pages spewing hate speech: UN probe - Asia & Pacific - The Jakarta Post
thejakartapost.com/world/2024/03/27/myanmar-army-behind-facebook-pages-spewing-hate-speech-un-probe.html
UN Refugee Agency Calls for Help as DR Congo Violence Escalates: The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) is alarmed by the worsening violence in the eastern Democratic ...
allafrica.com/view/group/main/main/id/00088843.html
High Seas Treaty paves the way for ocean protection: Just 1 per cent of the high seas are protected — a far cry from the global goal to safeguard 30 per cent of ...
euronews.com/green/2024/03/26/high-seas-treaty-paves-the-way-for-ocean-protection
Daniel DePetris: Don’t count on the United Nations to stop bloodshed in Gaza: The war between Israel and Hamas will continue for the foreseeable future ...
chicagotribune.com/2024/03/26/column-israel-hamas-war-gaza-united-nations-us-cease-fire-resolution-depetris/
Africa: UN Says 758 Allegations of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse Reported in 2023
allafrica.com/stories/202403270178.html
United States implored Canada behind the scenes to keep supporting UNRWA: Hussen: The United States ambassador to the United Nations implored Canada last month ...
ctvnews.ca/politics/united-states-implored-canada-behind-the-scenes-to-keep-supporting-unrwa-hussen-1.6822821
UN Palestinian agency chief says funding secured until end of May: UNRWA chief Philippe Lazzarini had warned last month that the funding crunch was so great the ...
arabnews.com/node/2483311/middle-east
FAO donates drones to assist marine, agricultural sectors: The United Nations (UN) Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) donated four drones to the Ministry ...
thenassauguardian.com/business/fao-donates-drones-to-assist-marine-agricultural-sectors/article_fc5ee718-ebaa-11ee-b202-dfd925970c6d.html
Africa: UN Women Welcomes the Adoption of Robust Blueprint to End Women's Poverty
allafrica.com/stories/202403270053.html
UN mission records execution of 32 Ukrainian POWs over winter: The UNs 38th report on the human rights situation in Ukraine has recorded that 32 Ukrainian ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/03/26/7448289/
In Iran, Hamas leader says Israel experiencing ‘unprecedented political isolation’
english.alarabiya.net/News/middle-east/2024/03/26/Hamas-leader-Haniyeh-to-travel-to-Tehran-for-meetings-with-Iranian-officials-Report-
Bangladesh's story one of extraordinary strength, perseverance: UNGA president: With a well-educated workforce and a dynamic youth population, modern Bangladesh ...
thedailystar.net/news/bangladesh/news/bangladeshs-story-one-extraordinary-strength-perseverance-unga-president-3576046
Starving Gazans scramble for aid drops | kuwaittimes: Starving Gazans scramble for aid drops - Top Stories - GAZA CITY: A military plane banked over the ...
kuwaittimes.com/article/12539/top-stories/starving-gazans-scramble-for-aid-drops/
US measles cases surpass 2023 total, CDC says. Here's which states have confirmed cases.
courier-journal.com/story/life/wellness/health/2024/03/26/which-states-have-reported-measles-cases-2024/73103656007/
ILO calls for fast-tracking labor law reforms: Speaking about Bangladesh, the ILO said its governing body took note of the report on the progress made with the ...
thedailystar.net/business/economy/news/ilo-calls-fast-tracking-labour-law-reforms-3575621
UN aid chief to step down in June amid numerous humanitarian crises: Veteran Welsh diplomat Martin Griffiths has held the position since 2021
thenationalnews.com/world/us-news/2024/03/26/un-aid-chief-to-step-down-in-june-amid-numerous-humanitarian-crises/
Gaza: Possible breakthrough? - Egypt - Al-Ahram Weekly: The adoption of the UN Security Council resolution calling for a temporary ceasefire in Gaza has been ...
english.ahram.org.eg/NewsContent/50/1201/520034/AlAhram-Weekly/Egypt/Gaza-Possible-breakthrough.aspx
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