Tag: United Nations
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UN human rights body calls for halt to weapons shipments to Israel as concerns about Gaza war mount
[ad_1] GENEVA (AP) — The U.N.’s top human rights body called on countries to stop selling or shipping weapons to Israel in a resolution passed Friday that aims to help prevent rights violations against Palestinians amid Israel’s blistering military campaign in Gaza. The 47-member-country Human Rights Council voted 28-6 in favor of the resolution, with…
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Government lawyers believe Israel is breaking the law, says senior MP Kearns
[ad_1] On Saturday she stood by the comments, saying: “I remain convinced the Government has completed its updated assessment on whether Israel is demonstrating a commitment to international humanitarian law, and that it has concluded that Israel is not demonstrating this commitment, which is the legal determination it has to make. [ad_2] Source link
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Hopes of new temporary Gaza ceasefire deal with Cairo talks
[ad_1] Delegates in Egyptian captial for talks that Joe Biden hopes could bring a ceasefire [ad_2] Source link
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Back-up plans and good governance make tourism more resilient
[ad_1] The opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not represent in any way the editorial position of Euronews. As we celebrate UN Global Tourism Resilience Day, let us commit to building an industry that thrives in the face of adversity, safeguarding the livelihoods of millions, and ensuring the sustainability…
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Foreign Secretary Lord Cameron due to arrive in Falkland Islands
[ad_1] Ahead of his trip to the South Atlantic, Lord Cameron said: “The Falkland Islands are a valued part of the British family, and we are clear that as long as they want to remain part of the family, the issue of sovereignty will not be up for discussion.” [ad_2] Source link
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Saint Agata: The woman who “said no” to patriarchal power, even in death
[ad_1] Every year, during the first week of February, the Italian city of Catania in Sicily marks the Feast of Saint, the third-largest religious celebration in the world. This year is different however from all the others because the saint has become the symbol of the fight against gender-based violence. ADVERTISEMENT The bells have been…
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As Pakistan Knocks United Nations Door Over Ayodhya Ram Temple, Can UN Intervene?
[ad_1] The dispute over the temple and mosque ended after decades in Ayodhya but Pakistan has formally written a letter to the United Nations (UN) to complain about the temple. [ad_2] Source link
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Indian economy outperforming peers, projected to grow at 6.2% in 2024: UN
[ad_1] India is projected to grow at 6.2 per cent in 2024, supported by robust domestic demand and strong growth in the manufacturing and services sectors, the United Nations has said. The UN World Economic Situation and Prospects (WESP) 2024 report, launched here on Thursday, said that gross domestic product in South Asia…
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Israel Condemned by U.N. Twice as Many Times as Rest of World: Report | National Review
[ad_1] In early November, UN Watch alleged that nearly two dozen UNRWA employees celebrated the Hamas slaughter of Israeli civilians. [ad_2] Source link