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UN rights council approves resolution on religious hatred after Qur’an burning

Western countries had strongly opposed resolution, arguing it conflicted with laws on free speech

The Guardian - UK

After Quran burnings, UN rights body calls for more action to combat religious hatred

The U.N.’s top human rights body overwhelmingly approved a measure calling on countries to do more to prevent religious hatred in the wake of Quran burnings in Europe over objections of Western countries who fear tougher steps by governments could trample freedom of expression

The Independent UK

Palestinian boy killed during Israeli operation in West Bank was unarmed, says family

Abdul Rahman Hardan, 16, was shot in the head as he stood outside a hospital in Jenin, Palestinian rights groups say

The Independent UK

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Raging conflict in Sudan displaces over 3.1 million people, UN says

The U.N. says the conflict in Sudan has driven more than 3.1 million people from their homes, including over 700,000 who fled to neighboring countries

The Independent UK

Medical and aid groups in northwest Syria fear worse conditions if aid flow from Turkey stops

The United Nations Security Council's failure to renew the critical flow of international aid from Turkey into opposition-held northwestern Syria has rattled Syrians and social workers

The Independent UK

Traces of explosives were found in a yacht in the Nord Stream sabotage investigation, diplomats say

European diplomats have told the United Nations Security Council that investigators found traces of subsea explosives in samples taken from a yacht

The Independent UK

Russia's threat to pull out of Ukraine grain deal raises fears about global food security

Concerns are growing that Russia won't extend a United Nations-brokered deal that allows grain to flow from Ukraine to parts of the world struggling with hunger

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‘Miscarriage? Take sick leave’: global health organisations are failing their female staff

Damning report also finds sexual and reproductive rights under threat from a ‘global backslide’ and opposition to gender equality

The Guardian - UK

UN human rights body takes up concerns about Quran burnings in Europe

The U.N. human rights chief used a special debate on burnings of the Quran in Sweden and other European countries to tread the fine line between freedom of expression and respect for religious belief

The Independent UK

Muslim nations demand action after ‘Islamophobic’ Quran burning

Motion at UN Human Rights Council urges action over Quran burnings in Sweden that it said incited ‘religious hatred’.

Al Jazeera

UN ends aid to northwest Syria from Turkey after Security Council fails to renew approval

The U.N. Security Council has failed to approve either of two rival resolutions authorizing the delivery of humanitarian aid to Syria’s rebel-held northwest from neighboring Turkey, officially ending the U.N. cross-border operation which had been vital to helping 4.1 million people

The Independent UK

Cross-border aid to Syria blocked in ‘act of utter cruelty’ by Russia at UN vote

Use of veto threatens operations on route from Turkey that supports millions of people in north-west

The Guardian - US

Social media shutdowns might be happening in the EU with new law

EU Commissioner Thierry Breton backed French President Macron's call for debate on social media with new Digital Service Act. Here, what's at stake.

TechRadar

Collapse is not a dirty word

To assume our continued destruction of the planet’s life-supporting systems could lead to any other outcome than collapse is irrational. But, as writes Catherine Knight, the prospect of a 'great unravelling' does present an opportunity.

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Support Ukraine, but not with cluster bombs

As with cluster munitions, which the US is sending to Ukraine, the international community has prohibited the use of chemical weapons. There was an outcry over their use in Syria – why, asks Treasa Dunworth, is this situation different?

The Independent UK

US formally rejoins UNESCO after five-year absence

The United States has formally rejoined the U.N.'s scientific, educational and cultural organization

The Guardian - UK

AI use widened to assess universal credit applications and tackle fraud

Department of Work and Pensions warned by auditor general about potential bias in algorithms

Al Jazeera

Russia vetoes UN vote to extend key Syria aid route

Russia proposes authorisation only be extended for six months rather than a nine-month compromise.

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Zenger

Biden Decries Antisemitism Yet Funds It

President Joe Biden announced a plan to combat antisemitism

The Independent UK

UK needs to do a lot more to contain global warming – Cop26 President

Sir Alok Sharma spoke after receiving a knighthood from the King at Windsor Castle.

The Guardian - UK

US aid policies undermined success of Afghanistan mission, says watchdog chief

Poor oversight, lack of understanding and weak collaboration between allies contributed to ease of Taliban takeover, conclude US and UK aid bodies at London conference

Radio France Internationale

East African countries moot a 'Standby Force' for Sudan

The east African regional bloc IGAD has mooted the creation of a regional peace force for Sudan at a summit on Sudan on Monday in Ethiopia's capital, Addis Ababa .

Fortune

'Sapiens' author warns that A.I. could erode trust and kill all democracies

He wants to impose strict penalties on developers of runaway A.I.

The Independent UK

Why did Russia invade Ukraine?

Vladimir Putin’s brutal military assault on sovereign neighbour continues in face of heavy losses and near-unanimous international condemnation

Zenger

UN Official Accuses Israel Of Abusing Palestinians, Cites Possible International Crimes

Francesca Albanese presented the 21-page examination of Israeli policies in Judea and Samaria and Gaza in Geneva.

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