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UNESCO: A journalist is killed every fourth day
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UNESCO: A journalist is killed every fourth day

The number of journalists killed in service during 2022-2023 increased compared to the previous two years, shows a report from the UN agency Unesco.
Death toll rises after attacks in Lebanon
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Death toll rises after attacks in Lebanon

The death toll is rising after Friday's extensive Israeli bombings in Lebanon. At least 52 people were killed and 72 injured in the area around Balbeek in northeastern Lebanon, according to local authorities
Mission: Here grows Putin's top-secret bioweapon lab
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Mission: Here grows Putin's top-secret bioweapon lab

During the Cold War, the Soviet Union developed biological weapons containing plague, hemorrhagic fever, and smallpox. Now, a top-secret research facility outside Moscow has been revived, according to satellite images reviewed by The Washington Post
Chairman of the Truth Commission Resigns – Again
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Chairman of the Truth Commission Resigns – Again

Chairman of the Truth Commission for the Sami people Anders Lidén has requested to be discharged. I have thought about it for a long time and felt that the cooperation has not worked so well with me as chairman, says Lidén to TT
Kristersson criticizes the UN Secretary-General
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Kristersson criticizes the UN Secretary-General

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) criticizes the UN chief and his trip to Russia. It has created great disappointment in Ukraine, he says
UN Warns Israel Against Stopping UNRWA's Work
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UN Warns Israel Against Stopping UNRWA's Work

The UN Security Council unites in sharp criticism of Israel's decision to ban the refugee organization UNRWA's work with Palestinian refugees.
The Political Scientist: "UNRWA is an Easy Punching Bag"
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The Political Scientist: "UNRWA is an Easy Punching Bag"

The announcement that the UN's aid organization for Palestine refugees, Unrwa, is banned in Israel was expected – and can have enormous consequences, according to Middle East expert Anders Persson. But my feeling is that the last word has not been said yet, he says
Israel stops UNRWA with new laws
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Israel stops UNRWA with new laws

Israel's parliament has voted through new legislation that prevents Unrwa, the UN's aid organization for Palestine refugees, from operating in the country.
UN warns: We are miles away from the climate goals
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UN warns: We are miles away from the climate goals

The levels of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere reached record levels in 2023, warns the UN.
Norway's Prime Minister: The Gaza War is Barbarism
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Norway's Prime Minister: The Gaza War is Barbarism

Norway's Prime Minister directs sharp criticism towards Israel's warfare in Gaza.
Attack on Beirut after new evacuation order
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Attack on Beirut after new evacuation order

Israel has carried out several air strikes against southern Beirut on Friday evening, according to Lebanese media. Just before the attack at 21:00, the residents of the designated areas were urged to evacuate immediately
UN: More women die in the world's conflicts
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UN: More women die in the world's conflicts

The number of civilians killed in armed conflicts increased dramatically in 2023 compared to the previous year. Moreover, the proportion of killed women increased
Emissions are increasing – but maybe for the last time
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Emissions are increasing – but maybe for the last time

What countries say they will do to reduce emissions is one thing. What they actually do is something entirely different, notes the UN in an important report
One Billion Dollars Pledged to Lebanon
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One Billion Dollars Pledged to Lebanon

A support conference in Paris for crisis-stricken Lebanon has gathered promises of a billion dollars – nearly eleven billion kronor. The message from the French Foreign Ministry implies necessary help to Lebanon's afflicted
Allegations: Ukrainian prisoners of war have been executed
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Allegations: Ukrainian prisoners of war have been executed

Russian forces have executed four Ukrainian prisoners of war in the Donetsk region, according to Ukraine's Prosecutor General.
The Motive Determines if Evacuations in Gaza Constitute a Crime
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The Motive Determines if Evacuations in Gaza Constitute a Crime

Thousands of Palestinians are being evacuated from their homes in northern Gaza, according to Israel's order, which the military claims is to protect civilians. However, the evacuations can also be seen as mass deportations
Thousands forced to leave their homes in northern Gaza
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Thousands forced to leave their homes in northern Gaza

Israel continues the fierce battles in northern Gaza and orders thousands of Palestinians to leave the area. "They live from hour to hour and fear death every second" writes UNRWA chief Philippe Lazzarini about the people there
Ukraine: Russian Advance at Tchasiv Yar
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Ukraine: Russian Advance at Tchasiv Yar

Several people, including a child, have been killed in new Russian attacks on eastern Ukraine. Russian forces are making advances near the strategically important city of Tchasiv Yar
South Korea may send weapons to Ukraine
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South Korea may send weapons to Ukraine

South Korea may consider providing Ukraine with weapons, in response to reports that North Korea has decided to send thousands of soldiers to Russia to assist Moscow in the Ukraine war.
The Alarm: Unrwa Near Breaking Point in Gaza
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The Alarm: Unrwa Near Breaking Point in Gaza

The UN's Palestine agency is "very close" to a possible breaking point – at the same time as the humanitarian situation in Gaza deteriorates day by day. After the US's threat to withdraw military support, Israel is now reporting that supplies have arrived for those in distress in northern Gaza
Iran urges UN to intervene against Israel
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Iran urges UN to intervene against Israel

The Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi's diplomatic charm offensive through the Middle East continues – with both threats and promises. On Tuesday evening, he warned of a "decisive" response from Tehran if Israel attacks Iran
USA threatens to withdraw military support to Israel
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USA threatens to withdraw military support to Israel

The USA is urging Israel to improve the humanitarian situation in Gaza within 30 days – otherwise, the military support to the country may be affected.
UN demands investigation into attack on northern Lebanon
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UN demands investigation into attack on northern Lebanon

The UN demands an immediate, independent, and thorough investigation of Monday's attack on northern Lebanon. A majority of the victims are reported to have been women and children
Trio shares economy prize: "A real shock"
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Trio shares economy prize: "A real shock"

A trio is awarded this year's economics prize in memory of Alfred Nobel. Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson, and James A Robinson have asked themselves why some countries are poor and others rich
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