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World Maritime Day showcases ‘greener’ shipping technology – Global issues
This year’s theme – ‘New Technologies for Greener Transport’ – fosters innovation and solutions that support transition in the sector.…
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UN Secretary-General condemns the plan to annex Russia – Global issues
He tell journalists in New York. “The rules are very clear. Any annexation of the territory of a State by…
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‘Disruptive trend’ in retaliation against UN cooperators continues – Global issues
For the one-third of the countries included in the report, individuals and groups did not cooperate or only agreed to…
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Join forces to prevent ‘food crisis’ urges FAO Director – Global issues
FAO Director-General QU Dongyu said during a meeting with agriculture ministers from G20 industrialized nations in Bali, that with Ukraine’s…
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Hurricanes and tornadoes bring misery to millions, as Ian makes landfall in US – Global issues
Two tropical storms quickly followed Hurricane Fiona, causing deadly flooding in the Caribbean and Strongest hurricane on record to make…
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UN pledges to support justice and accountability, as stadium massacre trial begins – Global Affairs
In addition to the deaths, during an opposition protest against military regulation on September 28, women and girls were raped,…
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It’s time to tackle mental health issues in the workplace, UN agencies urge – Global issues
Agencies of the United Nations have produced two publications aimed at prevent negative work situations and cultures while also provide…
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UN experts ask two LGBT rights activists to be women – Global issues
“We strongly condemn the sentencing of Ms. Sedigi-Hamadani and Ms. Choubdar and call on the authorities to stay their execution…
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UN human rights office condemns violent repression against hijab protests – Global Affairs
OHCHR said it was concerned about the continued violent response to the protests, as well as contact restrictions affecting phone,…
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UN calls for investment in clean, sustainable tourism, as numbers rise again – Global issues
The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) announced encouraging news on Monday, with the latest World Travel Barometer, showing that…
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