The Lighter Side of Politics at the UN General Assembly
UNITED NATIONS, September 11 (IPS) – When over 130 world leaders arrive in New York for the high-level segment of the General Assembly next...
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‘An assault on humanity itself’: Guterres pays tribute to 9/11 victims, survivors and first responders
Twenty-five years ago, the heinous terrorist attacks of 11 September 2001 against the United States claimed thousands of lives and represented “an assault on...
UN climate chief warns political division is undermining fight against ‘economic security emergency’
UN climate chief warns political division is undermining fight against ‘economic security emergency’
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Human cost of violence in South Sudan ‘continues to grow’
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Afghan Men Quietly Resist Taliban Ban on Girls’ Education
KABUL, September 10 (IPS) – Many wonder why men in Afghanistan do not protest when women’s rights are trampled upon. In reality, many are...
Plight of Afghans going ‘from bad to worse’, but the world is looking away: Türk
Since the Taliban returned to power in 2021, the plight of Afghans has only deteriorated, with millions impoverished while authorities violate basic human rights...
UN hails Libya election deal as Security Council urges Libyans to seize the moment
The UN Security Council has welcomed a breakthrough agreement between Libya’s rival political blocs, calling it “an important step” towards the country’s first national...
Flood-ravaged Nepal calls for climate justice
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