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Taliban double down on barring women from taking university entry examsThe Taliban doubled down on their ban on women's education, reinforcing in a message to private universities that Afghan women are barred from taking university entry exams.WorldJan 28
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Haitian police protest, attack PM’s residence over officers killed by violent gangsProtesters in civilian clothes who identified themselves as police also flooded the airport in Port-au-Prince as Prime Minister Ariel Henry was arriving from a trip to Argentina.WorldJan 26
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Canada sharing Haiti sanctions evidence with other countries: UN ambassador"We continue to share whatever information we can - with respect to the decisions that we have made - with other countries,'' Bob Rae said in an interview.CanadaJan 26
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Haiti’s UN envoy says she heard ‘caution,’ not ‘no’ from Canada, U.S. over interventionHelen La Lime expressed hope that the U.N. Security Council will deal positively with the issue of the force requested by the Haitian government to deal with a growing gang crisis.WorldJan 25
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Global economic growth will slow to 1.9% in 2023: UNFor the world's least developed countries, the U.N. said growth is projected at 4.4% this year, about the same as last year but significantly below the UN's target of 7% by 2030.EconomyJan 25
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Canada, U.S. show no interest in leading Haiti security force at UN Security CouncilAmbassadors for the two countries most often mentioned as possible leaders of an international armed force to help Haiti combat gangs said a solution must be led by Haitian people.WorldJan 24
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UN says Taliban split on restoring Afghan women’s rights after delegation visitSome Taliban officials who met with a U.N. team this week were more open to restoring women's rights but others were clearly opposed, a U.N. spokesman said.WorldJan 20
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UN to stop some programs in Afghanistan after Taliban bans women aid workersUnited Nations officials and several aid groups said women's "participation in aid delivery is not negotiable and must continue," calling on the Taliban to reverse the decision.WorldDec 28, 2022
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United Nations chief, security council call on Taliban to reverse university ban for womenSince regaining power, the Taliban have widely implemented a strict interpretation of Islamic law, or Sharia, despite initially promising a more moderate rule.WorldDec 28, 2022
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26 Rohingya refugees died making ‘dangerous journey’ by sea: UNThe United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees said that survivors told the agency that 26 people died during the long journey at sea.WorldDec 27, 2022
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