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Australia’s government pledges to fight UN plans to classify Great Barrier Reef as ‘in danger’

The new Labor government said progress will be made on climate targets

Evening Standard · Nov 29, 2022

Egypt Insists on Withdrawal of Mercenaries from Libya

Cairo hosted on Monday meetings with Libyan officials, including parliament Speaker Aguila Saleh. The UN Special Envoy to Libya, Abdoulaye Bathily, also met Sameh Shoukry, the Egyptian Foreign Minister. Egypt reiterated its demand for the withdrawal of mercenaries and foreign forces from Libya. Secretary General of the Arab League Ahmed…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 29, 2022

Iran Rejects UN Investigation into Repression of Protests

Iran rejected cooperation with the newly-appointed independent UN committee to investigate the country's repression and crackdown on anti-government protests. Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kanaani said that Iran would not cooperate with the political committee set up by the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) He stressed that the hasty use of…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 29, 2022

Great Barrier Reef should be on UN’s list of endangered World Heritage sites, report says

CANBERRA, Australia — Australia’s iconic Great Barrier Reef is once again at risk of being categorized as endangered, after the United Nations reported ongoing threats to the natural wonder including pollution and climate-fueled bleaching.

Tribune News Service · Nov 29, 2022

Great Barrier Reef flagged as ‘in danger’ world heritage site. What does this mean?

Scientists have made recommendation for the reef. So what did their report say, how might the government respond and what happens next?

The Guardian - AU · Nov 29, 2022

Australia argues against 'endangered' Barrier Reef status

Australia’s environment minister says her government will lobby against UNESCO adding the Great Barrier Reef to a  list of endangered World Heritage sites

The Independent UK · Nov 29, 2022

Honduras to complete talks with UN on anti-corruption mission, says president

Honduras will soon complete negotiations with the United Nations that aim to create an international mission to fight corruption in the country, President Xiomara Castro said on Monday.

Reuters · Nov 29, 2022

UNESCO Has Again Recommended ‘In Danger’ Status For The Great Barrier Reef So Will Labor Listen?

The United Nations has again recommended the Great Barrier Reef be added to the World Heritage "in danger" list after an official visit.

Pedestrian.tv · Nov 28, 2022

Great Barrier Reef should be put on 'in danger' list, UN panel says

Australia's Great Barrier Reef should be listed as a world heritage site that is "in danger", a UN panel recommended on Tuesday, saying the world's biggest coral reef ecosystem was significantly impacted by climate change and warming of oceans.

Reuters · Nov 28, 2022

Iran's future on U.N. women's rights body to be decided Dec. 14

A U.S. push for Iran to be removed from a U.N. women's equality and empowerment body will be voted on Dec. 14, diplomats said on Monday as Washington lobbies for Tehran to be punished over its denial of women's rights and brutal crackdown on protests.

Reuters · Nov 28, 2022