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G20 leaders concerned over humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza, escalation in Lebanon
RIO DE JANEIRO, November 19. /TASS/. The G20 leaders express their concerns over the catastrophic humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip and the escalation of tensions in Lebanon, says the outcome ...
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Who’s paying for our trillion-dollar climate transition, and why are there so many oil lobbyists at COP29?
In the shadow of Trump's reelection, this year's UN climate conference is all about money — and the sums are truly staggering.
Israeli airstrike hits central Beirut near key government buildings and embassies
An Israeli airstrike slammed into a densely populated residential area in Lebanon’s capital near key government and diplomatic buildings late Monday, killing at least five people as the United States ...
Two killed and one critically hurt in New York knife attacks
Two people have died and a third person was critically injured after a man went on a stabbing spree across Manhattan on Monday, police said. New York police say they arrested the 51-year-old suspect ...
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The US no longer supports capping plastic production in UN treaty
The Biden administration has backtracked from supporting a cap on plastic production as part of the United Nations’ global ...
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UN’s Guterres calls to avoid escalation amid reports of US greenlighting strikes at Russia
UNITED NATIONS, November 19. /TASS/. UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres called to avoid further escalation of the conflict in Ukraine. He made this statement, commenting on The New York Times ...
House punts on Blinken contempt of Congress resolution
House Republicans want to hold Secretary of State Antony Blinken in contempt for refusing to comply with a subpoena over the United States's withdrawal from Afghanistan.
Biden decision to allow Ukraine more widespread use of U.S. weapons a ‘game changer’
Being able to move from a primarily defensive posture and take a more offensive approach is a big step forward towards stopping Russia’s stated military objective of subjugating and ...
UN reveals finalists for Playing for the Planet Awards
The United Nations' UNEP Digital Transformations Team unveiled the finalists and categories for its annual Playing for the Planet Awards.
Russia Vetoes UN Resolution on Sudan War Cease-Fire
The proposed resolution sought an immediate end to hostilities between Sudan's military and paramilitary factions.
UN to resume Haiti aid flights after planes hit by gunfire
The United Nations Humanitarian Air Service will restart flights within Haiti on Wednesday after around a week's hiatus and resolving regulatory issues, according to a statement from the U.N. World ...
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Democrats push for UN plastics treaty ethics code
A group of Democrats is pushing President Joe Biden to crack down on corporate influence over negotiations for a United Nations treaty on plastic pollution. Eight U.S. lawmakers and a member of the ...