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Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyj at the UN: Russia must be forced to make peace
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyj demands at a meeting in the UN Security Council that Russia be pressured into a peace. .
Europe may get a Muslim microstate
Europe can get a new miniature state similar to the Vatican State. A minority group of Muslim mystics will get to form their own enclave in Albania's capital Tirana.
War Focus as the Year's Speech Marathon in the UN Begins
The war in the Middle East and Ukraine casts heavy shadows when world leaders gather in New York for what is sometimes described as a cocktail-infused speaking relay: the UN General Assembly's general debate. .
Cholera is raging in war-torn Sudan – hundreds dead
Cholera is spreading increasingly rapidly in war-torn Sudan. In two months, nearly 400 people have died from the infectious intestinal disease, according to the authorities.
Near 500 killed in attacks in Lebanon
Israel is attacking on a broad front in Lebanon. Nearly 500 people have been killed and more than 1,600 injured, reports the Health Department in Beirut.
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky: Autumn will decide
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyj says that autumn can decide the outcome of the war between Russia and Ukraine. > Together with our partners, we can strengthen our positions in the way that is necessary for victory, he says in a speech recorded on a flight to Pennsylvania, where he visited a factory that manufactures artillery shells.
The UN has adopted a "future pact"
The UN member states have adopted a "future pact", which addresses the challenges that characterize our time – conflicts, climate change, and lack of human rights. It includes, among other things, a segment where the use of nuclear weapons is discouraged.
Exploded people-searchers can be war crimes
One by one, personal locators and walkie-talkies in pockets and hands exploded. The method – borrowed from a spy novel – raises a number of questions related to the laws of war.
Iran vows revenge for "Israel's terrorist action"
Iran promises retaliation after the country's Lebanon ambassador was injured when thousands of applicants with ties to Iran-backed Hezbollah exploded. People in the region are holding their breath ahead of the Hezbollah leader's speech later on Thursday.
González: Forced to Recognize Maduro as Winner
Venezuela's opposition leader Edmundo González Urrutia says that he was forced to sign a document recognizing President Nicolas Maduro as the winner of the controversial presidential election on July 28 - in order to be allowed to fly to Spain. .
Document names Gaza's dead: 14 infant fatalities
A 649-page long document that names 34,344 Palestinians killed during the war has been released by Gaza's health department. The first 14 pages consist of children under one year.
Another American Arrested in Venezuela
Venezuela announces that a fourth American citizen has been arrested, accused of planning a murder of President Nicolás Maduro. Earlier, three American citizens, two Spaniards, and one Czech have been arrested for attempting to enter Venezuela to assassinate the President, according to Interior Minister Diasdado Cabello.
Women Defying Power – Two Years After Amini's Death
The religious dictatorship in Iran may have struck down the wave of protests that followed Mahsa Zhina Amini's death, but two years later, many continue to defy the country's moral police. On the streets, women who do not wear the mandatory veil are increasingly visible.
Arrested in Venezuela accused of murder plot
Three Americans, two Spaniards, and one Czech citizen have been arrested in Venezuela. They are accused of coming to the country with the intention of assassinating President Nicolás Maduro.
Buried in Turkey after fatal shooting
Aysenur Ezgi Eygi, who was shot dead by Israeli soldiers on the West Bank last week, was buried in Turkey on Saturday. The fatal shooting took place in connection with a protest against illegal settlements on the West Bank and the incident has led to harsh condemnations, not least from Turkey's side.
Marathon runner Cheptegei laid to rest in her hometown
The Olympic marathon runner Rebecca Cheptegei was burned to death by her boyfriend. Now her funeral is being held in Uganda.
USA supports African seats in the Security Council
South Africa welcomes the announcement from the USA that the country supports an expansion of the UN Security Council with two permanent seats for African countries. At the same time, the South African President Cyril Ramaphosa criticizes the USA's stance of not allowing the two new permanent members to have veto power, which makes the African countries "second-class citizens".
USA imposes sanctions on election fraud in Venezuela
The USA is introducing sanctions against 16 officials associated with Venezuela's President Nicolás Maduro, following suspected electoral fraud in July. .
UN Warns: 25 Million Risk Starvation in Sudan
The UN's Food Programme (WFP) warns that more than 25 million people in Sudan will soon suffer from acute hunger. The UN agency appeals for more contributions from the member countries.
Israel: Likely that Activist was Shot by Mistake
Israel's military acknowledges that it is highly likely that its soldiers mistakenly shot and killed an American-Turkish activist last week. The shots were fired on Friday in connection with a protest against illegal settlements outside the city of Beita on the West Bank, where both Palestinians and foreigners participated.
Opposition Leader Machado: I'm Staying
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado vows to stay in the country after her successor Edmundo González went into exile in Spain. .
Guterres: The Destruction in Gaza is the Worst I've Seen
The UN Secretary-General António Guterres demands an end to the situation in Gaza, which he describes as the worst death and destruction he has seen during his more than seven years in office. At the same time, he says it is "unrealistic" to believe that the UN could play a role in the future of the border area, either by administering the area or having a peacekeeping force there, due to Israel likely not accepting a UN role.
UN: Millions affected by flooding in Chad
More than 340 people have died and around 1. 5 million people have been affected by flooding that has hit Chad since July, according to the UN.
UN: New Morality Law in Afghanistan "Outrageous"
The UN's human rights chief Volker Türk condemns the Taliban regime's new law, which further restricts women's rights in Afghanistan. In a speech before the UN Human Rights Council, he expressed dismay over the law, and said it is unprecedented and "outrageous".
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