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Sep 20, 2023

UN records torture, deaths of detainees in Taliban custody

Journalists and civil society members accounted for nearly a quarter of the victims of the violations

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Sep 20, 2023

King Charles greeted in France with pomp on state visit

King Charles arrived in France on Wednesday for a three-day state visit, during which he and President Emmanuel Macron will hope to build on symbolism

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Sep 20, 2023

Somalia’s first all-women newsroom spotlights female taboos

Although it is supported by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), success has not come easy or risk-free for Ahmed and her team.

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Sep 20, 2023

Biden, Netanyahu to discuss Saudi normalization, Iran

The US, Israel and KSA have been discussing a potential deal in which the Israelis and the Saudis would normalize diplomatic relations.

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Sep 20, 2023

Canada worked closely with US on India’s possible link to killing: Source

Canada’s Conservative opposition leader, Pierre Poilievre urges Trudeau to show evidence of Indian government involvement

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Sep 20, 2023

UN chief warns of global fragmentation; urges action on climate, gender equality

Calling a spade a spade, he delved into armed conflicts, climate crisis and gender disparity.

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Sep 20, 2023

UN chief puts spotlight on ‘movers,’ excludes US, China at climate summit

“I’m not sure all leaders are feeling the heat. Actions are falling abysmally short,” he said in his opening remarks of the UNGA.

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Sep 20, 2023

At UN General Assembly, Biden asks world to stand with Ukraine

Ukrainian President Zelenskiy, who praised Biden’s UNGA speech, was scheduled to visit the White House and meet with congressional leaders on Thursday.

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Sep 20, 2023

Walmart ignored rampant sexual harassment at West Virginia store

Bentonville, Arkansas-based Walmart, the largest private US employer, did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

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Sep 19, 2023

UK considers delaying ban on sale of new petrol, diesel car

Britain is considering delaying its ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars until 2035, five years later than currently planned, the BBC reported on Tuesday citing unnamed sources.