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Russia vetoes UN resolution to prevent nuclear arms race in spaceThe resolution led by the U.S. and Japan would have called on all countries not to develop or deploy nuclear arms or other weapons of mass destruction in space.World1 hour
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What UN plastic waste treaty talks in Ottawa want: ‘Won’t recycle our way out’The United Nations is hosting its penultimate round of talks to develop a legally binding plastic pollution reduction treaty in Ottawa, with a focus on microplastics.CanadaApr 23
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Montreal UN aviation workers busted in China-Libya drone sale conspiracyTwo men who previously worked with the International Civil Aviation Organization in Montreal face charges for allegedly trying to sell Chinese drones to Libya.CanadaApr 23
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As Sudan crisis rages, groups urge Ottawa to do more to helpThe fighting that erupted last April between militias has forced out at least 8.5 million people in what the UN calls the largest internal displacement crisis in the world.CanadaApr 8
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UN court to hold hearings in case accusing Germany of facilitating Israel conflictThe case is based on claims that Berlin is “facilitating” acts of genocide and breaches of international law in the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza.WorldApr 7
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Top UN court orders Israel to open more aid crossings in GazaThe top United Nations court on Thursday ordered Israel to take measures to improve the humanitarian situation in Gaza, including opening more land crossings to allow aid.WorldMar 28
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Russia, China veto U.S.-backed UN resolution for Gaza ceasefireRussia and China on Friday vetoed a U.S.-sponsored UN resolution calling for “an immediate and sustained ceasefire” in the Israel-Hamas conflict in Gaza.WorldMar 22
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Electronic waste is on the rise, UN warns, as recycling expected to dropU.N. agencies have warned that waste from electronics is piling up worldwide while recycling rates remain low and are likely to fall even further.WorldMar 21
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UN says ‘reasonable grounds’ exist of Hamas Oct. 7 sexual violenceA UN report said there are “reasonable grounds” to believe Hamas committed rape, “sexualized torture,” and other cruel treatment of women during its surprise attack in Israel.WorldMar 4
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Terrorism threat high in Africa and Afghanistan, rising in Europe: UN expertsThe experts said the the Taliban and al-Qaida remain close, and “the high concentration of terrorist groups” in Afghanistan is undermining security in the region.WorldFeb 1
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