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Hunger hampers Ebola response as cases top 3,200 in DR Congo
“Ebola feeds on delay, fear and hunger,” said Carl Skau, acting Executive Director of the World Food Programme (WFP). “Stopping...
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Forced online scams: IOM warns trafficking networks are booming
The UN International Organization for Migration (IOM) issued an alert *on Tuesday over the rapidly expanding, multibillion-dollar criminal industry that...
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Security Council LIVE: Updates on Gaza, West Bank amid regional tensions
Regional tensions are mounting as the US-Iran war continues and a rising number of Israeli attacks are threatening Gaza’s fragile...
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Lebanon: Israeli strikes ‘could amount to international crimes,’ warns Türk
Lebanon faces crises including delayed elections, economic collapse and conflict. More than 4,300 people have been killed and 12,200 more...
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Guterres: Fast-tracking West Bank outposts is a ‘flagrant violation’ of international law
On Monday, UN Secretary-General António Guterres expressed deep concern over Israel’s recent announcement of a series of measures in response to recent attacks. These...
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High prices and funding cuts stall HIV prevention revolution
Why it matters1.2 million people acquired HIV and 570,000 died from AIDS-related illnesses in 202522 per cent of people living...
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Conflict and crisis put six World Heritage sites at risk
In response, the UN cultural agency (UNESCO) has added six sites to its List of World Heritage in Danger.Meeting in Busan, Republic of...
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Cyberattacks and the digital divide are creating new barriers to HIV services
As health and social services have moved online, protecting people’s privacy while making sure digital transformation does not widen existing...
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Security Council LIVE: Briefing on Ukraine as deadly Russian strikes hit cities and ports
The UN Security Council is meeting on Monday at Ukraine’s request, following recent large-scale Russian attacks on Kyiv and elsewhere....
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UN chief hails Syria’s ‘moment of possibility’ on first visit since fall of Assad regime
Calling Syria “today the pillar of stability of the Middle East”, the UN chief said the country “stands at a...
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