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French-Lebanese Architect Seeks Pro-climate Construction Transformation

The French-Lebanese architect wants to see her industry transformed by drastically reducing the use of concrete -- a major CO2 contributor -- using more local materials and reusing existing buildings and materials. "We need to change our value system," the 42-year-old told AFP last month. The aim is to reduce…

Asharq Al-Awsat

London marchers to call for safe asylum route for Afghan women

Thousands expected to demonstrate on Sunday to urge UK government to help those fleeing Taliban

The Guardian - UK

Iran Blasts UN Probe into Crackdown on Protesters

Tehran on Friday condemned the United Nations Human Rights Council decision to establish an independent investigation into the ongoing deadly violence against protesters in Iran. Earlier this month, Germany and Iceland submitted a draft resolution to the Council’s member states urging them to set up a fact-finding mission to start…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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Moroccan UN Peacekeeper Killed in C.Africa Attack

A Moroccan soldier serving with the United Nations peacekeeping mission in war-torn Central Africa was killed during an attack at an airfield, the UN said on Friday. The mission did not say who carried out Thursday's attack at Obo in the southeast of the country, AFP said. "A blue helmet…

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Women across Latin America march against violence in day of protests

From Buenos Aires to Bogota, women across Latin America took to the streets on Friday in marches to mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, demanding more action from authorities.

Reuters

Swedish activists, including Greta Thunberg, sue state alleging climate policies violate human rights

Hundreds of activists — including Greta Thunberg — march through the Swedish capital to a court to file a lawsuit against the Swedish state for what they say is insufficient climate action.

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Saudi Arabia's new "green" agenda

The petrostate pitched a plan to cut carbon at COP27. And it’s covered in oil.

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Russia denies slowing inspections for Ukraine grain ships

Russia's ambassador to Turkey said on Friday that Moscow sends its representatives to more ship inspections in Istanbul per day than mandated under the Black Sea grain deal, rejecting a Ukrainian accusation that Russia is slowing down the process.

Reuters

Taliban's treatment of women may be crime against humanity: UN experts

The Taliban's treatment of Afghan women and girls, including their exclusion from parks and gyms as well as schools and universities, may amount to a crime against humanity, a group of U.N. experts said on Friday.

Reuters

EU weighs plans to ease France, Italy migrant tensions

European Union interior ministers have weighed proposals to ease tensions between France and Italy over migrants arriving on their shores without authorization

The Independent UK

How EU-made shotgun cartridges are being used to repress protests in Iran

An investigation by the FRANCE 24 Observers team has found evidence that shotgun cartridges manufactured by French-Italian manufacturer Cheddite have been used in the repression of protests in Iran. Shotgun cartridges using Cheddite components have been widely used for hunting purposes in Iran since at least 2011, an apparent violation…

France 24

Tackling climate change will require reforming the World Bank and IMF – here are two options

A global transition to a low-carbon economy will require investments of at least US$4 trillion a year (£3.4 trillion) according to the implementation plan agreed at COP27 UN climate change summit in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt. Delivering this funding will involve nothing less than “a swift and comprehensive transformation of the…

The Conversation

UN experts denounce Taliban treatment of women as crime

A U.N. team of experts says the Taliban treatment of women and girls in Afghanistan may amount to a crime against humanity and should be investigated and prosecuted under international law

The Independent UK

Mongolian metal band named Unesco Artist for Peace

The Hu address themes of gender equality, respect for difference and the importance of protecting nature in their music.

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Swedish activists sue state over its climate policies

Hundreds of activists have marched through the Swedish capital to a court to file a lawsuit against the Swedish state for what they say is insufficient climate action

Reuters

Hungary complains to EU about Ukrainian law's impact on some firms

Hungary's foreign minister said on Friday it has complained to the European Union alleging that Ukraine is making business harder for its companies such as drugmaker Richter because they have operations in Russia.

Al Jazeera

Why are some of Iran’s fans protesting at the World Cup?

Iran’s presence at the World Cup has brought more attention to the country where anti-government protests continue.

Fortune

The Global Methane Pledge could be our only realistic chance to slow down climate change within a few years–but time is already running out

Methane is responsible for a third of the increase in global temperatures since pre-industrial times. Here's how cow feed and space lasers can help.

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Afghanistan: after a year of Taliban government, women are more oppressed than ever

The recent announcement that women and girls in Afghanistan have been banned by the Taliban government from visiting parks and gyms – even if accompanied by a male “chaperone” – has understandably been greeted with outrage.

The Guardian - UK

Starvation being used as a weapon of war in South Sudan, report reveals

Hundreds of thousands forced into refugee camps as homes and crops destroyed and aid workers are targeted for attack

The Conversation

Conflict in the DRC: 5 articles that explain what's gone wrong

For nearly three decades, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has been embroiled in violence. Millions of people have been killed, and an estimated 5.6 million others displaced by civil wars, local feuds and cross-border conflicts.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Morocco's King, UN’s Guterres Discuss Sahara Issue

Morocco's King Mohammed VI discussed with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres the Sahara issue on Wednesday. King Mohammed received the UN chief at the royal palace in Rabat, said a statement from the royal court. King Mohammed reiterated Morocco’s unwavering position in support of resolving the dispute through the autonomy plan…

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Why the UK needs to stop exporting plastic waste

The world produces a vast amount of plastic. Global plastic production increased from 2 million metric tons in 1950 to 348 million metric tons in 2017. Yet much of this plastic is wasted: 86% of the world’s plastic waste in 2016 was either incinerated, sent to landfill or leaked into…

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Iran 'Defends' Strikes on Northern Iraq, in Letter to UN

Iran told the UN on Thursday that it had no choice but to act in self-defense by striking Kurdish rebel groups in northern Iraq, state media reported. The Iranian republic has launched a series of cross-border missile and drone strikes on Iranian-Kurdish opposition groups, based in Iraq, which it blames…

The Conversation

Mind the gaps: the world needs to radically transform its educational systems, not just upgrade them

In September 2022 the United Nations organised the first-ever high-level Transforming Education Summit, inviting stakeholders to put forward commitments and tackle the challenges we face. Once again we heard how staggering the needs are: in lower-income countries, 25% of young people and just over 55% of adults are still illiterate,…

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