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Syria constitutional talks fail again in Geneva

Committee has been trying, and failing, to draft a new constitution since 2019, as the war in Syria continues.

Al Jazeera

Gilbert Houngbo to be first African to head UN labour agency

Geneva (AFP) - Gilbert Houngbo, the former prime minister of Togo, was on Friday elected the next head of the International Labour Organization, and will become the first African to lead the UN agency.

AFP

Ex-Togo premier Houngbo to head UN labour agency

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Syrian ‘State Symbols’ Spark Dispute in Geneva

A document on Syria’s “state symbols” - presented by the government delegation before the seventh round of the Constitutional Committee’s meetings in Geneva – sparked disputes with the group representing the opposition, headed by Hadi al-Bahra, and other affiliated civil society figures. The seventh round of meetings ends this Friday,…

Asharq Al-Awsat

UN labour agency: where workers' rights are set in concrete

Geneva (AFP) - The International Labour Organization, which chooses its next leader on Friday, is a UN agency born in the aftermath of World War I to promote workers' rights and social protection.

AFP

Election of new ILO chief wide open

Geneva (AFP) - The International Labour Organization will pick its next boss on Friday, with the possibility it could place a woman or an African at the helm for the first time.

AFP

Over half of Ukrainian children displaced by war: UN

Geneva (AFP) - More than half of all children in Ukraine have been displaced from their homes since Russia launched its full-scale invasion on February 24, the United Nations said Thursday.

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CERN atom-smashers ponder response to Russia's invasion

The Geneva-area research center that houses the world’s largest atom smasher is grappling with ways to punish Russia’s government while protecting Russian researchers who work to help solve the deepest mysteries of the universe

The Independent UK

Extreme weather prompts UN early warnings push

The Geneva-based World Meteorological Organization (WMO) aims to end this disparity within five years.

Axios

Pressure grows for deal to save nature at crunch talks in Geneva

Campaigners warn time running out for governments to halt and reverse the destruction of wildlife and ecosystems that support the planet

The Guardian - UK

Ukraine war rattles EU green farming plan

Geneva (AFP) - Scientists are urging Europe not to delay the transition to greener agriculture in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, which threatens global wheat supplies and raises fears over food shortages.

AFP

Diana Shipping Enters Time Charter Contract With Cargill For Artemis Vessel

Diana Shipping Inc (NYSE:DSX) has entered into a time charter contract with Cargill International S.A., Geneva, for its Artemis Panamax dry bulk vessel built-in 2006. The gross charter rate is $21,250 per day for a period until a minimum of June 20, 2023, up to a maximum of August 20, 2023. The charter…

Benzinga

Nearly 3.5 million Ukrainians flee the country: UN

Geneva (AFP) - Nearly 3.5 million Ukrainians have now fled the country following Russia's invasion, the United Nations said Monday, praising neighbouring countries for showing overwhelming compassion towards their "extreme plight".

AFP

Pedersen Hopes for Progress at Syria Constitution Talks

Talks on a new constitution for Syria resume this week in Geneva, with the United Nations mediator hopeful of making headway. Back in October, the sixth round of discussions between 15 representatives each from President Bashar al-Assad's government, the opposition, and civil society, ended with no agreement on how to…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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Nestle says not profiting in Russia after Zelensky swipe

Geneva (AFP) - Nestle insisted Sunday that it was not making any profits in Russia after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused the Swiss food giant of doing business as usual.

AFP

Over 3.25 million have fled Ukraine, most to Poland

Geneva (AFP) - More than 3.25 million refugees have fled Ukraine since the Russian invasion, the United Nations said Friday, with more than two million crossing the Polish border.

Benzinga

Western Sanctions To Negatively Affect General Dynamics' Jet Maintenance Unit: Reuters

General Dynamics Corp (NYSE:GD), at the J.P. Morgan Industrials conference held on March 16, 2022, stated that its jet aviation business is likely to be impacted by Western sanctions on Moscow over its invasion of Ukraine, reported Reuters. The report added that the company's Jet Aviation unit is likely to be hit…

AFP

WTO chief hails Covid vaccines IP compromise

Geneva (AFP) - The World Trade Organization chief on Wednesday hailed a breakthrough between the EU, the United States, India and South Africa on waiving intellectual property rights on Covid-19 vaccines.

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More than 2.8 million flee Ukraine war: UN

Geneva (AFP) - The number of refugees who have fled Ukraine since the Russian invasion began on February 24 has topped 2.8 million, the United Nations said Monday.

AFP

UN launches biodiversity talks on deal to protect nature

Paris (AFP) - UN biodiversity negotiations began in Geneva on Monday to hammer out a global deal to better protect nature that is due for approval later this year.

Reuters

Final talks on U.N. biodiversity pact open in shadow of Ukraine

Hundreds of negotiators arrived in the Swiss city of Geneva on Monday for final U.N. talks on an ambitious pact that aims to halt and reverse the loss of habitats for endangered species ahead of a summit in China later this year.

AFP

UN agencies condemn attacks on health care in Ukraine

Geneva (AFP) - UN agencies on Sunday called for an immediate ceasefire and an end to attacks on healthcare professionals and facilities in Ukraine, which have killed a dozen people, describing them as acts of "unconscionable cruelty".

Asharq Al-Awsat

Egypt, 7 Other Countries Request Equitable Distribution of Vaccines, Drugs

Egypt, Brazil, China, India, Indonesia, Senegal, South Africa and Thailand have urged the international community to promote the equitable distribution of vaccines and medicines across the world. This came in a joint statement issued during the activities of the 49th session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva. Egypt’s Permanent…

Radio France Internationale

UN biodiversity negotiations set to begin, as experts warn of mass extinction

United Nations biodiversity talks get underway in Geneva tomorrow, Monday, with global efforts to cut plastic, agricultural pollution, wilderness protection and aspirations to live "in harmony with nature" set to dominate the negotiations.

AFP

Private jets soar past global pandemic, oil price woes

Geneva (AFP) - Airlines may find themselves swept up in unprecedented turbulence -- with air travel shunned over climate concerns, plagued by pandemic shutdowns and soaring oil prices -- but for private jet operators, business is booming.

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