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Yemenis Angry over Death of 2 Detainees Under Torture in Militia Prisons

The death of two Yemenis under torture in Houthi prisons sparked widespread human rights anger on Monday, amid accusations that the militias had killed 300 civilians abducted in the same way over the course of eight years. According to Yemeni human rights reports, one civilian and one military detainees died…

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Artemis Accords: What are they & which countries are involved?

As the Artemis program aims to return humanity to the moon and beyond, the Artemis Accords lay out a framework for nations collaborating in this effort.

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US Ambassador Heading to Africa as Part of Biden’s Big Push

The US ambassador to the United Nations, Linda Thomas-Greenfield, is the second Cabinet member heading to Africa as part of President Joe Biden’s big push to engage with the world’s second-largest continent. The US Mission to the UN said Sunday she will travel to Ghana, Mozambique and Kenya starting Jan.…

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US ambassador heading to Africa as part of Biden's big push

The U.S. ambassador to the United Nations is the second Cabinet member heading to Africa as part of President Joe Biden’s big push to engage with the world’s second-largest continent

The Independent UK

Ageing planet: the new demographic timebomb

India is about to overtake China as the most populous country – but as birthrates fall, we’re facing life in a greyer world. Are we prepared for the physical, political and financial challenges ahead?

The Guardian - UK

Police violently raid Lima university and shut Machu Picchu amid Peru unrest

Students say they were beaten and thrown out of dormitories as authorities crack down on protests against president

The Guardian - UK

Australia must play an active role in ending nuclear arms race, cross-party MPs urge

Statement calls for Albanese government to join landmark UN treaty banning nuclear weapons

The Guardian - AU

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UN envoy says ‘progress’ made on Afghan women’s rights

Amina Mohammed, who held talks with the Taliban tells Al Jazeera some progress made but much remains to be done.

Al Jazeera

O’Neill welcomes Congressional letter on ‘dangerous’ legacy law plans

The Legacy Bill would provide immunity for people accused of Troubles offences, as long as they co-operate with a new truth recovery body.

The Independent UK

Russian army launches 'offensive operations' in Zaporizhzhia

The Russian army said Saturday its troops launched an offensive in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia region, where fighting this week intensified after several months of an almost frozen front. Earlier in the day, defence ministers of the Baltic states of Latvia, Estonia and Lithuania urged Berlin to provide Kyiv with Leopard 2…

France 24

US Targets 125,000 Refugees Under New Sponsorship Program

The US administration launched Thursday a new program to receive refugees from all over the world, inviting ordinary Americans to directly sponsor the arrival of thousands of displaced people into their communities. The administration targeted 125,000 refugees for the current fiscal year, including Ukrainians, Afghans, and refugees from Latin America…

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Houthi Aid Constraints Affect 10 Mn Yemenis

An estimated 10.1 million (49 percent) of the people in need across Yemen are living in areas affected by Houthi aid access constraints, according to the UN Office for Humanitarian Affairs. In a report reviewing the relief work during the past year, the UN indicated that the operating environment in…

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Thousands of Armenians trapped in Nagorno-Karabakh face humanitarian crisis

The Lachin corridor, the lifeline road connecting the self-proclaimed republic of Nagorno-Karabakh with Armenia, has been blocked by Azerbaijiani protesters since December 12, trapping its 120,000 Armenian residents in an increasingly precarious situation. FRANCE 24’s Armenia correspondent Taline Oundjian reports.

France 24

Operative jumps from Haley PAC to Pence's amid 2024 jostling

The executive director of former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley’s political action committee is leaving to help run PAC efforts for former Vice President Mike Pence

The Independent UK

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Ukraine, the UN and the ties that bind

The United Nations (UN) represents the pinnacle of the post-Second World War system. But just how effective is it today in the face of the crisis facing Ukraine, triggered by its next door neighbour Russia?

The Independent UK

UN says Taliban divided on appeal to restore women's rights

A delegation led by the highest-ranking woman at the United Nations has urged the Taliban during a four-day visit to Afghanistan to reverse their crackdown on women and girls

ABC News

Mother's death in custody raises prison healthcare concerns as family demands answers

The heartbroken family of a young woman who died in custody are trying to piece together what happened and say questions must be answered about her medical care in the lead up to her death.

WEKU

Friday at the beach in Mogadishu: Optimism shines through despite Somalia's woes

One of the world's poorest countries, Somalia is coping with conflict, a historic drought and a devastating food crisis. But there's another side to the country. Just take a look at the capital city.

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World Court Says It Has Received UN Request for Opinion on Israel Occupation

The International Court of Justice on Friday confirmed it had officially received a request from the United Nations General Assembly to give an advisory opinion on the legal consequences of Israel's occupation of the Palestinian territories. The ICJ is expected to draw up a list of states and organizations that…

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World Court says it has received U.N. request for opinion on Israel occupation

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Lebanon Says It Will Pay UN Dues after Losing Voting Rights

Lebanon will pay arrears to the United Nations to regain its rights at the world body, its foreign ministry said on Friday, after the country, which is in deep financial crisis, lost UN voting rights for the second time in three years due to unpaid contributions. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres,…

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Lebanon says it will pay UN dues after losing voting rights

Lebanon will pay arrears to the United Nations to regain its rights at the world body, its foreign ministry said on Friday, after the country, which is in deep financial crisis, lost U.N. voting rights for the second time in three years due to unpaid contributions.

The Guardian - UK

China’s future to AI and jobs: five big questions from Davos

From the threat of AI weaponising spam to a trade war sparked by green subsidies, the taxing topics at this year’s World Economic Forum

The Independent UK

Inspections of Ukrainian grain ships halved since October

Inspections of ships carrying Ukrainian grain and other food exports have slowed to half their peak rate under a U.N.-brokered wartime agreement

Reuters

Davos 2023: CEOs face challenge over sluggish climate efforts

A return to Davos by corporate titans and their bankers after recent record Alpine temperatures has turned a spotlight on just how quickly they are moving to rein in carbon emissions.

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