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Protests erupt in Iran over woman’s death; 3 killed

Violence erupted in Iran’s capital and three were killed in the northwest province of Kurdistan, as security forces cracked down on the biggest public backlash against the country’s dress code for women since the 1979 revolution that ushered in the laws.

Tribune News Service · Sep 20, 2022

Russia's Ukraine invasion violates U.N.'s 1945 charter, Biden to say

U.S. President Joe Biden will try to rally the world against Russia's invasion of Ukraine in a speech to the United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday, saying Moscow's war against its neighbor violates the tenets of the U.N. charter that established the post-World War Two body.

Reuters · Sep 20, 2022

Iran, West at odds, U.S. sees no breakthrough on nuclear deal at U.N.

Iran and the West remained at loggerheads on Tuesday over U.N. probes of uranium traces at three Iranian sites as the United States said it did not expect a breakthrough on reviving the 2015 Iran nuclear deal at this week's U.N. General Assembly.

Reuters · Sep 20, 2022

Explained | What is the lumpy skin disease affecting cattle in India? What are its economic implications and does it affect milk for consumption?

The viral infection has killed nearly 75,000 cattle in India and spread to more than 10 States and UTs, hitting Rajasthan the worst

The Hindu · Sep 20, 2022

UN Chief Warns of ‘Winter of Discontent’ as War and Climate Worsen

The head of the United Nations warned Tuesday of an upcoming "winter of global discontent" from rising prices, a warming planet and deadly conflicts as world leaders sought ways forward on Ukraine and Iran. The UN General Assembly, the annual gathering of world leaders that clogs Midtown Manhattan, returned in…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Sep 20, 2022

Will China’s plan for a ‘green silk road’ live up to environmental promises?

China has pledged to make its Belt and Road initiative greener, but critics say environmental guidelines ‘nonexistent’

The Guardian - UK · Sep 20, 2022

Turkish leader to United Nations: Be 'much more influential'

Turkey's president used his speech at the U.N. General Assembly to shine a spotlight on Turkish maneuvering in conflicts that span from Syria to Ukraine

The Independent UK · Sep 20, 2022

Africa leader warns of pressure to choose sides in Ukraine

The chairperson of the African Union says that the continent doesn't want to be the breeding ground of a new Cold War

The Independent UK · Sep 20, 2022

On First International Trip, UK’s Truss Pledges Ukraine Support

Britain's Liz Truss will use her first international trip as prime minister to promise billions of pounds of more support for Ukraine next year, her office said on Tuesday ahead of Truss' speech at the United Nations this week. In addition to addressing the UN on Wednesday, Truss hopes the…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Sep 20, 2022

Liz Truss ‘willing to be unpopular PM’ to grow British economy

Ahead of UN summit she confirms plans to axe increase to corporation tax and says ‘arbitrary taxes’ on energy companies will not help growth

Evening Standard · Sep 20, 2022