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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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Restoring U.S. funding for UNRWA depends on investigation: spokespersonThe US says it will wait for the investigation into whether UN employees took part in the Hamas attacks before deciding to resume funding.WorldJan 29
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UN calls for resumed funding of Gaza aid agency amid military tie allegationsU.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned that the agency known as UNRWA would be forced to scale back aid to more than 2 million Palestinians in Gaza as soon as February.WorldJan 28
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Disability advocacy group asks UN to investigate ‘discriminatory’ Quebec policyIn Quebec, 28,000 seniors living with disabilities have seen their pensions reduced by 18 to 24 per cent compared to regular pensions. COPHAN has filed a complaint with the UN.PoliticsJan 27
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