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Mass extinctions are happening. Can they be stopped?

Scientists, conservationists and government representatives will gather this week in Montreal to decide on a plan to stop a stunning loss of plant and animal life around the globe. The United Nations' COP15 — a conference on biological diversity — offers a rare chance for countries to set mutual commitments…

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Commentary: Making the case for a stronger US commitment to human rights

On Dec. 10, 1948, the United Nations adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in what is considered a groundbreaking moment for rights around the world. It recognized that everyone has the same basic inalienable rights, regardless of national origin, language, race, religion or sex.

Chicago Tribune

Enlargement back on EU's agenda at Western Balkans summit

The war in Ukraine has put the European Union’s expansion at the top of the agenda as officials from the Western Balkans and EU leaders prepare to meet Tuesday

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Dominic Perrottet Reckons Jailing Protestor Violet Coco Is ‘Pleasing To See’ Shut Up, My Guy

You know what's not pleasing to see? Disastrous floods ripping through the state every six months.

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Wave of Russian missiles strike Ukraine, Kremlin says Ukrainian drones hit air bases

Air alerts blared across Ukraine and officials urged civilians to take shelter from a wave of deadly Russian missile strikes that caused major power outages. The strikes followed what the Kremlin said were Ukrainian drone attacks on two air bases deep inside Russian territory. Read our live blog to see…

France 24

Afternoon Update: Jail term for protester condemned; Brian Houston trial begins; and dead Caspian seals

Outcry after climate activist jailed in New South Wales as Senator David Pocock defends right to protest

The Guardian - AU

‘The worry is Russia’: UN delays Myanmar representation decision

Geopolitical tensions have escalated since Russia invaded Ukraine, and Moscow has deepened ties with Myanmar’s generals.

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NSW premier describes jailing of climate activist Deanna ‘Violet’ Coco as ‘pleasing to see’

Dominic Perrottet welcomes minimum eight-month jail sentence given to Sydney Harbour Bridge protester

The Guardian - AU

Left out of society: Vanuatu’s deaf community push for national sign language

With no official sign language, the deaf community are left unable to communicate widely and vulnerable to natural disasters

The Guardian - AU

Stephen Flynn officially launches SNP Westminster leadership bid

SNP MP Stephen Flynn has confirmed he is running to become the party’s next leader at Westminster.

The National (Scotland)

Half of Australia's biggest companies have net-zero emissions plans, but climate action may come too late

About half of Australia’s biggest listed companies have plans to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions, our new analysis has found.

The Conversation

West African leaders agree to create regional peacekeeping force

West African leaders agreed on Sunday to create a regional force to intervene against jihadism and in the event of coups, a senior official said.

France 24

Iran suspends morality police that sparked massive protests

The operations of Iran’s “morality police” have effectively been suspended, a top official said, after months of widespread anti-government protests over the death of a young woman in its custody.

Tribune News Service

Ukraine presidential aide warns against Musk's 'magical simple solutions'

A top Ukrainian presidential aide criticised Twitter owner Elon Musk on Sunday for the billionaire's "magical simple solutions," citing ideas put forward by Musk on Russia's invasion of Ukraine and Twitter content moderation.

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Thousands of Congolese churchgoers join nationwide marches against eastern violence

Tens of thousands of Christians took to the streets across Democratic Republic of Congo on Sunday to protest violence in eastern regions, as church leaders accused the international community of hypocrisy over Rwanda's alleged role in the fighting.

The Guardian - UK

Russian war crimes draft resolution being circulated at the UN

US opposition may be softening after lobbying by Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskiy

The Guardian - UK

Readers reply: will there ever be world government, and would we want it?

The long-running series in which readers answer other readers’ questions on subjects ranging from trivial flights of fancy to profound scientific and philosophical concepts

The Guardian - US

Biden rebukes Trump for saying constitution should be ‘terminated’

Former president must be ‘universally condemned’ for comments, says White House

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The Guardian - UK

Iran locked into ‘vicious cycle’ over protests and arming Russia, says US

Washington focusing on protests and Tehran’s support of Russia in Ukraine rather than nuclear talks, envoy says

The Guardian - UK

Canada and China prepare to open Cop15 biodiversity summit despite rifts

Ministers and experts say disputes between co-hosts unlikely to disrupt efforts to reach deal on protecting natural world

Radio France Internationale

Iran to review mandatory headscarf law following Mahsa Amini protests

Iran said it was reviewing a decades-old law that requires women to cover their heads, as the country struggles to quell more than two months of protests linked to the dress code.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Palestinians Say Killing Caught on Video Was Unjustified

A makeshift sidewalk memorial with a Palestinian flag and a mourning notice paid tribute Saturday to a 22-year-old Palestinian whose death at the hands of an Israeli border police officer — four pistol shots from close range — was captured on widely shared amateur video. A day after the shooting…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Palestinian Authority Appeals for Int'l Protection from Israeli Field Aggressions

The Palestinian Authority underlined the need to provide international protection for the Palestinian people who were lately exposed to a series of field executions and continuous crimes by Israeli soldiers. Permanent Observer of the State of Palestine to the United Nations, Riyad Mansour, sent on Friday three identical letters to…

Asharq Al-Awsat

China Reports 2 New COVID Deaths as Some Restrictions Eased

China on Sunday reported two additional deaths from COVID-19 as some cities move cautiously to ease anti-pandemic restrictions amid increasingly vocal public frustration over the measures. The National Health Commission said one death was reported each in the provinces of Shandong and Sichuan. No information was given about the ages…

Bangkok Post

UN says Myanmar sentences 7 students to death

The Myanmar junta handed out at least seven more death sentences this week, taking the tally of those on death row to 139, according to the United Nations.

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