Pres. Duterte tells UN: “all mortals at risk” with nuclear weapons, other weapons of mass destruction
Notes rising geopolitical tensions amid COVID pandemic (Eagle News) – President Rodrigo Duterte warned about the use of weapons…
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Pres. Duterte tells UN: PHL win in 2016 Arbitral Ruling “now part of int’l law”, affirms claim in South China Sea
(Eagle News) – President Rodrigo Duterte told the United Nations General Assembly that the Philippine government is standing firm…
6 years ago
World lost 100 million hectares of forest in two decades: UN
PARIS, France (AFP) -- The world has lost nearly 100 million hectares of forests in two decades, marking a steady…
6 years ago
Water warning as climate risks intensify: report
by Kelly MACNAMARA LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) -- Record temperatures are accelerating the rise of sea levels, melting glaciers and…
6 years ago
La Nina likely, but temperatures set to remain high: UN
by Nina LARSON GENEVA, Switzerland (AFP) -- Global temperatures boosted by climate change will still be higher than usual despite…
6 years ago
World pledges 250 million euros for Lebanon’s people: France
PARIS, France (AFP) -- World leaders on Sunday pledged more than 250 million euros for disaster-struck Lebanon, conference host France…
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UN calls for basic income to help world’s poorest in virus fight
UNITED NATIONS, United States (AFP) -- Nearly three billion of the world's poorest people should receive a temporary basic income…
6 years ago
US killing of Iran’s top general ‘unlawful’: UN expert
GENEVA, Switzerland (AFP) -- The US drone strike that killed Iran's top general Qasem Soleimani was "unlawful", the United Nations…
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UN says Covid will increase the risks associated with drug trafficking
Vienna, Austria (AFP) — The new coronavirus pandemic could hit drug markets just as the 2008 economic crisis did, exacerbating…
6 years ago
UN condemns systemic racism – without naming US
by Nina LARSON Agence France Presse The UN's top human rights body on Friday condemned discriminatory police brutality and demanded…
6 years ago
Palace “notes” UN body’s human rights report recommendations, “firmly rejects” conclusions
(Eagle News)--The Palace on Saturday, June 6, said the government will continue to respect its international legal obligations, including human…
6 years ago
Pandemic puts up to 86-million children at risk of poverty: study
UNITED NATIONS, United States (AFP) -- The economic consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic could push as many as 86 million…
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