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By firing ‘bullets & shells’ at breakaway eastern regions, Ukraine is undermining own calls for unity, Russian UN envoy claims

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One of Russia’s top diplomats has argued that Kiev is undermining any hopes it may have of reconciliation with the self-declared breakaway Donbass republics by continuing to engage in bloody fighting and hostilities in the region. … Read More >By firing ‘bullets & shells’ at breakaway eastern regions, Ukraine is undermining own calls for unity, Russian UN envoy claims

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UN concerned over partial shutdown of Libya’s oil production, says all parties must ensure equitable resource management

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The shutdown of production at Libya’s Hariga port and hints of expanding the suspension is a cause for concern as the oil industry remains essential for the country’s recovery from a “very costly” conflict, a UN mission said. … Read More >UN concerned over partial shutdown of Libya’s oil production, says all parties must ensure equitable resource management

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Seaspiracy: How capitalism, corporations & the fishing industry are destroying our oceans

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We speak to the UN special rapporteur on human rights and the environment, David Boyd. He discusses the class dynamic of the climate change crisis and how the rich are overwhelmingly to blame for the rise in CO2 emissions, how poor countries are bearing the brunt of the effects of climate change, why it is the responsibility of richer countries to fight climate change … Read More >Seaspiracy: How capitalism, corporations & the fishing industry are destroying our oceans

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In moving UN speech, veteran diplomat confronts OPCW ‘stonewalling and smear tactics’ on Syria

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Speaking to the UN Security Council, veteran diplomat Hans von Sponeck calls out the OPCW’s “stonewalling and unacceptable smear tactics” amid growing outcry over the Syria cover-up scandal. … Read More >In moving UN speech, veteran diplomat confronts OPCW ‘stonewalling and smear tactics’ on Syria

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UN sounds alarm over almost 30% spike in civilian casualties in Afghanistan ahead of US & NATO pullout

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Almost 1,800 civilians, including many women and children, were killed or wounded in the fighting between the Afghan government and the Taliban since the start of 2021, the UN said, again calling on the sides to stop the violence. … Read More >UN sounds alarm over almost 30% spike in civilian casualties in Afghanistan ahead of US & NATO pullout

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‘Catastrophic consequences for people’s lives’: Debt crisis looming for developing world due to Covid response, UN chief warns

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The world faces severe problems of debt sustainability in the wake of the coronavirus crisis that have not been properly understood or addressed, United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres told the Financial Times. … Read More >‘Catastrophic consequences for people’s lives’: Debt crisis looming for developing world due to Covid response, UN chief warns

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As tensions escalate over ‘killer-gate’, Moscow snubs Biden at UN, only sends deputy envoy to virtual summit with US president

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Russia was the only nation that refused to send its top UN representative to talks with US President Joe Biden on Thursday, electing instead to dispatch a deputy envoy, as a diplomatic row between Moscow and Washington worsens. … Read More >As tensions escalate over ‘killer-gate’, Moscow snubs Biden at UN, only sends deputy envoy to virtual summit with US president