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World population could peak at 10.3B by 2080s: UNThe report — released on World Population Day — says the global population is then expected to decline to around 10.2 billion by the end of the century.WorldJul 11
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UN warns it will suspend aid operations in Gaza without improved safetyThe ultimatum is the latest in a series of U.N. steps demanding Israel do more to safeguard aid operations from strikes by its forces and to curb threats against aid workers.WorldJun 25
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Canada’s human-rights credentials up for review by global body after complaintThe Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions says it is deciding whether the Canadian agency still deserves an "A" rating.CanadaJun 11
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U.N. Security Council adopts 1st resolution that endorses Gaza ceasefire planThe U.S.-sponsored resolution welcomes a ceasefire proposal announced by President Joe Biden that the United States says Israel has accepted, and pushes Hamas to follow suit.WorldJun 10
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UN head warns of ‘climate hell’ as May sets temperature recordThe UN's secretary general warned of "climate hell" on Wednesday as two new reports show that the planet may warm above the 1.5 C threshold once hoped to be kept at or under.CanadaJun 5
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Global debt hit record US$97T last year, 30% owed by developing nations: UNIn a report released Tuesday, the United Nations said that high interest payments are outstripping growth in essential public spending around the world.WorldJun 4
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Canada appoints new ambassadors to Palestinian Authority, UNForeign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly announced that Graham Dattels has become Canada’s representative to the Palestinian Authority.CanadaMay 22
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UN approves resolution that grants Palestine new rights, revives membership bidThe U.N. General Assembly approved the Arab and Palestinian-sponsored resolution by a vote of 143-9 with 25 abstentions, including Canada.WorldMay 10
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New virtual reality tool created by students brings the ocean to the PrairiesTwo University of Saskatchewan students won a competition after creating a metaverse to teach people in prairie provinces about our oceans.TechMay 5
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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.WorldApr 24
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