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UN Atomic Watchdog Chief Pursues Ukraine Nuclear Plant Deal

The head of the UN’s atomic energy watchdog returned Wednesday to Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, reportedly saying he is working on a plan to protect Europe’s largest nuclear power facility “more locally” amid the war in the surrounding area. International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi crossed…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 29, 2023

Russia’s war in Ukraine exacts heavy toll on women, says UNFPA

As war in Ukraine rages, health services for women are perilous and they are particularly vulnerable to layers of abuse.

Al Jazeera · Mar 29, 2023

'Urgent action to save the planet' - countries' call at UN

United Nations states, led by the small island of Vanuatu that has already weathered the damaging effects of climate change, have agreed to adopt a historic resolution Wednesday to request an opinion from the U.N.‘s highest court on how to strengthen countries’ legal obligations to curb warming and protect communities…

The Independent UK · Mar 29, 2023

UN atomic watchdog chief returns to Ukraine nuclear plant

The head of the U.N.’s atomic energy watchdog has returned to the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant in Ukraine

The Independent UK · Mar 29, 2023

German government plans to deploy troops to Niger as part of EU mission

The German government on Wednesday paved the way for German troops' participation in a European Union military mission in Niger, a person familiar with the matter told Reuters after the cabinet decision.

Reuters · Mar 29, 2023

Lavrov, Abdollahian Discuss Opportunities to Revive Nuclear Pact

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian will visit Moscow on Wednesday to hold talks with his Russian counterpart, Sergey Lavrov, on several issues, including faltering efforts to revive the nuclear agreement. Iranian media quoted the Iranian ambassador to Moscow, Kazem Jalali, as saying that Abdollahian will follow up on the implementation…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 29, 2023

SNHR: 10,024 Syrians Died in Feb. 6 Earthquake

The number of Syrians killed by the earthquake that struck Türkiye and Syria on February 6, has now reached 10,024, including 4,191 in non-regime areas, and 394 in regime-held areas, the Syrian Network for Human Rights (SNHR) revealed in a report released Tuesday. The report also said the death toll…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 29, 2023

UK government and royals called on to investigate slavery links after Guardian apology

UN experts lead calls for public and private bodies to take steps toward restorative justice

The Guardian - UK · Mar 29, 2023

UN nuclear chief to focus on proposing safety measures around Ukraine nuclear plant

(This March 29 story has been corrected to fix an incorrectly transcribed quote in paragraph 9)

Reuters · Mar 29, 2023

Commentary: There are consequences to pursuing a war crimes case against Vladimir Putin

The International Criminal Court’s March 17 decision to issue war crimes charges against Russian President Vladimir Putin was shocking in more ways than one. This was the first time in 12 years a head of state has been charged by the international court; in 2011, Libya’s Moammar Gadhafi was indicted…

Chicago Tribune · Mar 29, 2023