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Bringing water to Wall Street may spark bubble for the world’s most vital resource, UN warns

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Trading water futures like oil or gold is expected to leave the market vulnerable to a speculative bubble, according to Pedro Arrojo-Agudo, the UN’s Special Rapporteur on the human rights to safe drinking water and sanitation. … Read More >Bringing water to Wall Street may spark bubble for the world’s most vital resource, UN warns

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Coronavirus: ‘Extreme poverty set to rise most in developing countries!’ (UN rapporteur on poverty)

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On this episode of Going Underground, we speak to UN Special Rapporteur on Poverty and Human Rights Olivier de Schutter. He discusses why the coronavirus pandemic is an opportunity for governments to wake up to their responsibilities on poverty alleviation, why a major opportunity has been missed to force corporations to pay fair wages and tackle the climate crisis with green investment … Read More >Coronavirus: ‘Extreme poverty set to rise most in developing countries!’ (UN rapporteur on poverty)

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UN removes cannabis from list of dangerous drugs, opening door for further research and legalization

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A United Nations commission has finally decided that medicinal cannabis is less dangerous than risky narcotics such as heroin. The long-delayed decision paves the way for further research and strengthens legalization efforts. … Read More >UN removes cannabis from list of dangerous drugs, opening door for further research and legalization

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UN Warns 20,000 Mercenaries and Foreign Fighters Active in Libya as Humanitarian Crisis Grows

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The United Nations estimates that some 20,000 mercenaries are now fighting in Libya, obstructing any progress to end nearly a decade of war with a national government that includes rival armies on opposite ends of the nation, UN spokesman Stephane Dujarric said on Wednesday. … Read More >UN Warns 20,000 Mercenaries and Foreign Fighters Active in Libya as Humanitarian Crisis Grows

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UN rapporteur: Israel won’t end occupation of Palestine without international action!

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On this episode of Going Underground, we speak to the UN special rapporteur for the human rights situation in the Palestinian territories occupied since 1967, Professor Michael Lynk. He discusses how coronavirus is battering the Palestinian population in Gaza … Read More >UN rapporteur: Israel won’t end occupation of Palestine without international action!

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UN says at least 110 killed in suspected Boko Haram attack in Nigeria where many victims were beheaded

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The death toll in a suspected Boko Haram attack on farmers in northeastern Nigeria on Saturday has reached at least 110, a UN humanitarian coordinator in the country said, urging the perpetrators to be brought to justice. … Read More >UN says at least 110 killed in suspected Boko Haram attack in Nigeria where many victims were beheaded

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Iran warns US & Israel against any ‘adventurism’ during Trump’s ‘final’ days in office after murder of scientist — letter to UN

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Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations has called on Washington and Tel Aviv to avoid “adventuristic measures” after the assassination of a top Iranian scientist, while also alleging “serious indications” of Israeli involvement. … Read More >Iran warns US & Israel against any ‘adventurism’ during Trump’s ‘final’ days in office after murder of scientist — letter to UN