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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
Guterres condemns Israeli military operation in UN base
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Guterres condemns Israeli military operation in UN base

Israeli tanks rolled into an area held by the UN's peacekeeping forces in Lebanon. The UN calls the operation "a shocking violation"
USA: Hezbollah must not stand in the way
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USA: Hezbollah must not stand in the way

Lebanon cannot allow Iran and Hezbollah to stand in the way of the country's security, emphasizes USA's Foreign Minister Antony Blinken in a conversation with Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati.
Multiple deaths in unrest in South Sudan
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Multiple deaths in unrest in South Sudan

Israel investigates new attack on UN in Lebanon
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Israel investigates new attack on UN in Lebanon

Two peacekeepers have been injured in a new attack on the UN force Unifil in Lebanon, confirms the UN. Israel's military is to investigate the attack to clarify what happened
UN appoints new chief for disaster relief
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UN appoints new chief for disaster relief

Bolivia participates in genocide process against Israel
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Bolivia participates in genocide process against Israel

Ahmad in Gaza: Everyone has forgotten us
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Ahmad in Gaza: Everyone has forgotten us

When the war in Gaza broke out, Ahmad Ashour's daughter Laure had just started school. Now she has missed almost an entire school year - and her father hasn't seen his seven-year-old in nearly six months
Sweden sends more money to Lebanon
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Sweden sends more money to Lebanon

Sweden is providing Lebanon with new support of over 80 million kronor. The reason is the critical situation on the ground
The Attacks on Lebanon Intensify
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The Attacks on Lebanon Intensify

Israel has intensified its bombing attacks on Lebanon on Saturday. Twelve air strikes have been carried out against Beirut's southern suburbs
UN condemns Israeli attack on the West Bank
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UN condemns Israeli attack on the West Bank

The UN condemns Israel's attack on a refugee camp in the city of Tulkarm on the northwestern border of the occupied West Bank with Israeli territory. The attack on Thursday evening is called an "illegal air raid"
UN: Our Forces Remain in Southern Lebanon
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UN: Our Forces Remain in Southern Lebanon

The top diplomat: Then the spiral of revenge can be broken
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The top diplomat: Then the spiral of revenge can be broken

Israel has promised a powerful response to Tuesday's rocket rain from Iran. It may lead to further revenge actions and a large-scale war
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