Secretary-General António Guterres on Tuesday night condemned recent terrorist attacks in Israel that have claimed the lives of at least 11 Israeli citizens. Read the...
Ukrainian Women, Children Fleeing War Vulnerable to Human Trafficking
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How scientists found an African bat lost to science for 40 years
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UN Dubai Forum: Women entrepreneurs call for greater access to financing
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Now entering its third year, the COVID-19 pandemic has continued to hold back some 405 million school children worlwide from a full return to...
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Ukraine war could create widespread food insecurity, warns FAO
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World football goes for goal, in aid of Ukraine
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