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UN warns: We are miles away from the climate goals

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UN warns: We are miles away from the climate goals

Mon 28 Oct 2024 10:09 CET

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

Norway's Prime Minister: The Gaza War is Barbarism

Mon 28 Oct 2024 07:59 CET

Norway's Prime Minister directs sharp criticism towards Israel's warfare in Gaza.

Attack on Beirut after new evacuation order

Attack on Beirut after new evacuation order

Fri 25 Oct 2024 06:38 CEST

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

UN: More women die in the world's conflicts

Thu 24 Oct 2024 21:06 CEST

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

Thu 24 Oct 2024 16:16 CEST

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

One Billion Dollars Pledged to Lebanon

Thu 24 Oct 2024 11:00 CEST

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

Allegations: Ukrainian prisoners of war have been executed

Thu 24 Oct 2024 10:22 CEST

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

The Motive Determines if Evacuations in Gaza Constitute a Crime

Wed 23 Oct 2024 18:57 CEST

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

Thousands forced to leave their homes in northern Gaza

Tue 22 Oct 2024 10:53 CEST

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

Ukraine: Russian Advance at Tchasiv Yar

Tue 22 Oct 2024 10:46 CEST

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

South Korea may send weapons to Ukraine

Tue 22 Oct 2024 07:38 CEST

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

The Alarm: Unrwa Near Breaking Point in Gaza

Wed 16 Oct 2024 15:22 CEST

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

Iran urges UN to intervene against Israel

Wed 16 Oct 2024 09:01 CEST

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

Tue 15 Oct 2024 16:23 CEST

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

UN demands investigation into attack on northern Lebanon

Tue 15 Oct 2024 12:26 CEST

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"

Mon 14 Oct 2024 11:48 CEST

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

Sun 13 Oct 2024 11:20 CEST

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

USA: Hezbollah must not stand in the way

Sat 12 Oct 2024 04:16 CEST

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

Multiple deaths in unrest in South Sudan

Fri 11 Oct 2024 20:28 CEST

Israel investigates new attack on UN in Lebanon

Israel investigates new attack on UN in Lebanon

Fri 11 Oct 2024 10:14 CEST

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

UN appoints new chief for disaster relief

Wed 9 Oct 2024 19:05 CEST

Bolivia participates in genocide process against Israel

Bolivia participates in genocide process against Israel

Wed 9 Oct 2024 13:48 CEST

Ahmad in Gaza: Everyone has forgotten us

Ahmad in Gaza: Everyone has forgotten us

Mon 7 Oct 2024 19:00 CEST

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

Sweden sends more money to Lebanon

Sat 5 Oct 2024 11:00 CEST

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