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Plan to block people from countries could backfire: UN

Australia's push to block people from countries that won't accept the return of asylum seekers will have a negative impact, a UN-related agency says.

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Security in Congo's mineral-rich east is deteriorating with rebel group expanding territory, UN says

The special U_N_ envoy for Congo says security in the African nation’s mineral-rich east has deteriorated since recent elections, with a rebel group allegedly linked to neighboring Rwanda making “significant advances and expanding its territory.”

The Independent UK

Chris Christie turns down running with No Labels

"I appreciate the encouragement I've gotten to pursue a third party candidacy," Christie said.

Axios

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Haiti's Future Governing Council Vows To Restore Order

The governing council that aims to oversee a political transition in Haiti vowed Wednesday to restore "public and democratic order," in its first statement to the Caribbean nation wracked by a worsening security crisis.

International Business Times

UN expert says she faces threats after Israel-Gaza genocide report

Francesca Albanese had said there were clear indications Israel violated three acts in the UN Genocide Convention.

Al Jazeera

The politics of humanitarian aid

Using humanitarian aid for political ends in conflicts is as old as diplomacy itself

The Hindu

UN picks Saudi Arabia to lead women’s rights forum despite ‘abysmal’ record

Kingdom chosen to chair Commission on Status of Women after unopposed bid, to dismay of human rights groups

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In reversal, Netanyahu sending delegation to White House for Rafah talks

On Monday, Netanyahu cancelled the same trip by the same people in protest over the U.S. not vetoing a UN Security Council resolution.

Axios

UN Expert Defiant Amid Threats After Israel 'Genocide' Finding

A UN expert who determined that Israel was committing genocide in Gaza said Wednesday she had faced threats over her work but stressed this only made her more determined to push ahead.

International Business Times

Israel rejects Hamas' demands, continues assault, possibly using French weapon components

Negotiations between Israel and Hamas have broken down after a UN resolution demanded a ceasefire, and Israel continues bombing in southern parts of the Gaza strip. Meanwhile, a French investigative group says it found that French weapons companies supply Israel with weapons that are being used in the conflict.

Radio France Internationale

Israeli settlers call for UN agency’s closure in Jerusalem protest

Rightwing activists demonstrate outside Unrwa office for third week over claims of links between staff members and Hamas

The Guardian - UK

Myanmar Junta Chief Blames Election Delays On Resistance Fighters

Myanmar's junta chief on Wednesday blamed the country's growing armed resistance movement for preventing long-promised elections in a speech to thousands of soldiers following an Armed Forces Day parade.

International Business Times

UN Expert In Israel Genocide Accusation Faces Threats

UN expert accusing Israel of genocide faces threats, sparking controversy and safety concerns. International community monitors closely.

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Israeli Strikes On Rafah Raise Fear Of Assault Beginning

Recent Israeli strikes on Rafah heighten tensions in Israeli-Palestinian conflict, prompting international calls for de-escalation and peaceful resolution.

The Guardian - UK

Millions go hungry as a billion meals binned every day, says UN report

UN Food Waste Index report also finds global food wastage is big contributor to climate crisis

International Business Times

Myanmar Army Behind Facebook Pages Spewing Hate Speech: UN Probe

Myanmar's military was behind dozens of seemingly unrelated Facebook pages spewing hate speech against the Rohingya prior to its dramatic 2017 crackdown against the mostly Muslim minority, a UN probe found Wednesday.

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The Guardian - US

The anti-war protest secured a huge primary vote. What happens next?

Thousands registered their opinion against the war in Gaza through the ballot, showing Biden it could sway the election

International Business Times

Israel Bombs Gaza, Fights Hamas Around Hospitals

Israeli forces pounded besieged Gaza on Wednesday in the war sparked by the October 7 attack and fought Hamas around several hospitals despite a UN Security Council demand for a ceasefire.

The Guardian - US

Despite the United Nations vote, Biden is clinging to his failed Israel policy

On the same day as the vote, the White House declared, contrary to all evidence, that Israel has not blocked humanitarian aid from Gaza

The Guardian - AU

Middle East crisis: Israel intensifies strikes on southern Gaza as eight killed in fighting on Lebanese border – as it happened

Attacks around Rafah come despite growing pressure for ceasefire

Radio France Internationale

France's Macron visits Brazil to launch €1bn Amazon protection plan

French President Emmanuel Macron, who has criticized Brazil for not doing enough to protect the Amazon, is in the South American country for a three-day visit. Alongside President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, he'll launch a billion-euro green investment plan for the rainforest.

France 24

Pressure on Netanyahu: What response as US lifts Gaza ceasefire veto?

With the war between Israel and Hamas now in its sixth month, the needle is moving. But by how much? For the first time, the United States has lifted its veto on a UN resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. In past conflicts, whenever Washington has called time,…

International Business Times

Rohingya Rescued Off Indonesia Relocated After Local Anger

Dozens of Rohingya refugees saved after their boat capsized off Indonesia's westernmost coast last week have been forced from their temporary shelter due to local protests, a United Nations refugee agency official said Wednesday.

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