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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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Canada pauses funding for UN agency amid alleged staff role in Israel attacksU.S. State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said the U.S. is 'extremely troubled' by the allegations that '12 UNRWA employees' may have been involved in the Hamas attack.CanadaJan 26
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Ethnic violence in Darfur, Sudan killed up to 15,000 people last year: UN reportUp to 15,000 people were killed in one city in Sudan's West Darfur region last year in ethnic violence, a United Nations report found.WorldJan 20
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Gaza death toll passes 24,000 as UN warns of famine without more aidThe death toll in Gaza has surpassed 24,000, according to the Hamas-controlled Gaza health ministry, as the UN says delays in aid for the besieged territory may lead to famine.WorldJan 15
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World economy ‘not out of the danger zone’ amid conflicts, UN saysThe United Nations issued a somber global economic forecast for 2024 on Thursday, pointing to challenges from escalating conflicts and sluggish global trade.WorldJan 5
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Conservative MP backs petition for Canada to pull out of United NationsConservative MP Leslyn Lewis is backing a petition for Canada to pull out of the United Nations and its subsidiary organizations like the World Health Organization.CanadaJan 4
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