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Israel's warfare practices in Gaza "are consistent with the characteristics of genocide", according to the United Nations Special Committee
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Israel Warfare Methods 'Consistent With Genocide': UN Committee

Florida Senator Marco Rubio is under sanctions by Beijing for his support for causes from Xinjiang to Hong Kong
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Beijing's Fears After Trump Fills Key Posts With China Hawks

APeru has deployed more than 13,000 soldiers to keep the peace in Lima as transport workers and shop owners embarked on three days of protests
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Biden, Xi Arrive In Peru Ahead Of Face-to-face At Asia-Pacific Summit

Ukraine has for months been appealing to its Western allies to provide more air-defence systems
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Russia Launches Drone, Missile Barrage On Kyiv

The war in Sudan has created what the UN calls the world's worst displacement crises
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No End In Sight To Sudan War As Both Sides Seek 'Decisive' Win

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Nearly Half Of Tropical Coral Species Face Extinction: Report

War has raged in Gaza since Hamas's October 7, 2023, attack on Israel
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UN Condemns 'Acts Reminiscent Of The Gravest International Crimes' In Gaza

International Atomic Energy Agency chief Rafael Grossi speaks with AFP in Azerbaijan ahead of his visit to neighbouring Iran for crunch nuclear talks.
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UN Nuclear Chief Heads To Iran For Crucial Talks

Germany's Chancellor Olaf Scholz wants to run in new elections after his three-way coalition collapsed last week
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The United States last month warned Israel to boost aid to Gaza or risk a cut to American military support
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Israel Opens Gaza Humanitarian Crossing But Aid Groups Say Not Enough

Rafael Grossi, chief of the IAEA, spoke to AFP on the sidelines of the UN climate summit COP29
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Nuclear Watchdog Chief Says Room To Manoeuvre On Iran 'Shrinking'

The world remains off track to meet a global goal of capping warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius, the threshold scientists say must be respected to avert disastrous climate impacts
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North Korea Approves Landmark Mutual Defense Pact With Russia

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Climate Crisis Worsening Already 'Hellish' Refugee Situation: UN

Three decades on from independence, Kyrgyzstan is still dealing with the consequences of the Cold War nuclear arms race
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