Myanmar: Secretive Military Courts Sentence Scores Of People To Death
Since last year’s military coup in Myanmar, military courts have sentenced more than 130 people to death behind closed doors,
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UNESCO: French Baguettes, Chinese Tea Ceremony, Join Protected Heritage List
Holy Week in Guatemala, traditional tea preparation in China, and the artisanal knowledge surrounding France’s iconic daily bread loaf, the
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Iran: Thousands Held For Peacefully Protesting Must Be Released
The UN human rights office, OHCHR, called on Tuesday for the immediate release of thousands of Iranian citizens who have been detained
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Secretary-General Argues Importance Of A Single Global Economy
At a time when geopolitical divides threaten to spark new conflicts and make older ones harder to resolve, the global
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COP27 Begins A ‘New Era To Do Things Differently,’ UN Climate Change Chief Says
The UN Climate Change Conference in Sharm el-Sheik, Egypt, should shift the world towards implementation of previously agreed plans to
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North Korea Launches ‘Unprecedented Number’ Of Missiles, UN Security Council Hears
The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) launched “an unprecedented number” of cruise and ballistic missiles over the course of
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UN Chief Reaffirms Support For Deals To Ensure Export Food And Fertilizer From Ukraine And Russia
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has reaffirmed his “unwavering commitment” to agreements aimed at ensuring that grain and fertilizers from Ukraine
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Sustainable Tourism: 12 Ways To Make A Positive Impact On Your Travels
After a period of plummeting tourism numbers during the pandemic, tourism is having a resurgence. This is good news for
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Ukraine War: Path Of Further Escalation ‘Must Be Reversed,’ UN Security Council Hears
Russia’s military escalation in Ukraine will lead to more suffering worldwide and must be reversed, said the UN’s political affairs
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UN Rights Commission Says Israeli Occupation Of Palestinian Territory Illegal
Israel’s occupation of Palestinian territory is unlawful under international law due to its permanence and the Israeli government’s de facto
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