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At least 3,000 civilians killed in Ukraine amid Russia’s war, UN reportsMost of the victims were killed by explosive weapons with a wide impact area, such as missile strikes and air strikes, the UN says, without attributing responsibility.WorldMay 2
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Ukraine humanitarian ceasefire may be possible in coming weeks: UN aid chiefUN aid officials are planning to dispatch a humanitarian convoy in the next couple of days into the eastern Donetsk region, where Russia-backed separatists declared a republic.WorldApr 18
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French elections 2022: Why it matters to the wider world as Russia-Ukraine war continues?Twelve candidates are vying for the presidency -- including incumbent and favorite President Emmanuel Macron who is seeking a new term amid a challenge from the far-right.WorldApr 8
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B.C. man part of United Nations effort to get food supplies to war-weary UkraineThe biggest challenge, Turner says, is access, particularly in the areas hardest-hit by Russian military shelling and missiles.WorldMar 25
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Ajax unveils artwork in recognition of Decade for People of African DescentA local Black artists' work now will have a home in Ajax's townhall, in honour of International Decade For People Of African Descent.CanadaMar 1
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UN unlikely to allow Taliban, Myanmar junta to represent their countries, diplomats sayRival claims have been made for the seats of both countries with the Taliban and Myanmar's junta pitted against ambassadors appointed by the governments they ousted this year.WorldDec 1, 2021
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Legault remains confident after Maine voters reject Hydro-Québec power line constructionQuebec vows to move forward with the project after Maine voters rejected Hydro-Quebec's plans to pass a power transmission line through their state.EconomyNov 3, 2021
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‘Leadership gap’ undermining global efforts to curb climate change, UN chief says"Leaders can still make this a turning point to a greener future instead of a tipping point to climate catastrophe," the United Nations Secretary-General said.EnvironmentOct 26, 2021
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Children hit hard by COVID-19 need mental health support, UN report warnsGovernments must pour more money and resources into preserving the mental well-being of children and adolescents, the U.N.'s child protection agency urged in a report Tuesday.HealthOct 4, 2021
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Taliban seek to address UN General Assembly instead of Afghanistan ambassadorThe Taliban are challenging the credentials of their country's former U.N. ambassador and want to speak at the General Assembly's high-level meeting, the international body says.WorldSep 21, 2021
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