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Possible showdown over Myanmar ambassador looms at UN

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NEW YORK (NYTIMES) – A conflict over who represents Myanmar at the United Nations intensified on Tuesday (March 2), with the possibility that the country’s…

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World News

Asda refused to sell school uniform as it was a 'non-essential' item

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Asda refused to sell school uniform to grandmother for five-year-old who grew out of her old one during lockdown as it was a ‘non-essential’ item…

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Americas

UN Security Council to meet on global warming impact on world peace

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UNITED NATIONS (AFP) – The UN Security Council will hold a summit of world leaders Tuesday (Feb 23) to debate climate change’s implications for world…

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Middle East

After a Decade of Chaos, Can a Splintered Libya Be Made Whole?

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CAIRO — Fluttering flags and ornamental lights in red, white and green went up on buildings and lampposts around the Libyan capital, Tripoli, this month…

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Asia

UN rights chief seeks sanctions against Sri Lanka generals

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GENEVA • The United Nations human rights chief has called for an International Criminal Court (ICC) investigation into Sri Lanka’s Tamil separatist conflict and sanctions…

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Europe

China crackdown on rights lawyers 'shocking': UN expert

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GENEVA (AFP) – A UN rights expert on Wednesday (Dec 16) slammed a years-long crackdown on rights defenders and lawyers in China, highlighting the case…

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World News

UN COVID-19 meeting a stage for Chinese ‘propaganda’, US official says

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New York: The United States on Wednesday claimed a United Nations meeting of world leaders on the COVID-19 pandemic was being designed to allow Beijing…

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Americas

UN mulls US proposal to streamline, lengthen North Korea aid exemptions

mediabest 11/26/2020 EMBARGOES AND ECONOMIC SANUN

NEW YORK (REUTERS) – A United Nations Security Council sanctions committee is considering a US proposal to streamline and lengthen exemptions from UN sanctions on…

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Europe

UN recruits 40 airlines to deliver Covid-19 vaccine to poorest states

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GENEVA (BLOOMBERG) – United Nations humanitarian relief agency Unicef is looking to recruit some of the airline industry’s biggest operators to help distribute a coronavirus…

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Europe

Sigh of relief as international organisations await US President-elect Biden

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GENEVA (AFP) – After years of US disengagement and confrontation, international organisations in Geneva appeared to breathe a collective sigh of relief at Joe Biden’s…

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World News

Kim Jong Un threatens North Koreans with punishment if they waste food

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Kim Jong Un threatens North Koreans with punishment if they waste food as the country struggles to feed its population following this year’s floods ‘Strong…

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Africa

E.S. Reddy, Who Led U.N.’s Efforts Against Apartheid, Dies at 96

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E.S. Reddy, an Indian-born acolyte of Gandhi who spearheaded efforts at the United Nations to end apartheid in South Africa, died on Sunday in Cambridge,…

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Asia

Striving to make a difference at UN World Food Programme

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Growing up in Siglap, Ms Rathi Pala Krishnan, now 44, would sometimes go along with her mother to the hospital where she worked as a…

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Americas

Divided world is failing Covid-19 test, says frustrated UN chief

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LISBON (REUTERS) – A divided world has failed to rise to the challenge of fighting the Covid-19 pandemic, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Saturday…

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Europe
Europe

Princess Beatrice says reading to stepson in lockdown is ‘a gift’ and talks of dyslexia

mediabest 03/05/2021

Princess Beatrice 'cried for days after Fergie exposé' says expert When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters.Sometimes…

Europe

Sweden approves AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine for people over 65

mediabest 03/05/2021

STOCKHOLM (AFP) – Swedish health authorities on Thursday (March 4) recommended AstraZeneca’s Covid-19 vaccine for people over the age of 65, following in the footsteps…

Europe

Britons BACK Queen as Meghan Markle and Prince Harry row erupts – Royal Family poll

mediabest 03/04/2021

Prince Harry 'haunted' by Megxit decision says commentator When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters.Sometimes they’ll include…

World News
World News

Christchurch mosques bomb threat: Man charged with threatening to kill appears in court

mediabest 03/05/2021

A man has been given initial name suppression after being charged with threatening to kill, over messages posted online about attacking Christchurch mosques. The threats…

World News

Once-jailed Texas salon owner slams Abbott's reopening as 'too little, too late'

mediabest 03/04/2021

Once jailed Texas salon owner slams Abbott’s reopening as ‘too little, too late’ Shelley Luther decries move as a distraction from governor’s recent mismanagement of…

World News

Larmier man accused of scamming $850K from at least 15 people

mediabest 03/04/2021

A Larimer County man faces multiple charges in Weld County as he is suspected of scamming more than $852,000 from at least 15 victims in…

Business
Business

Business Hub: Kiwi smart drink maker Ārepa signs Coles deal, hires heavy-hitter

mediabest 03/05/2021

Auckland-based smart drink maker Ārepa is looking to raise $5 million on the back of a deal with Coles Supermarkets in Australia. Founder and chief…

Business

Emme to Give Keynote Address at LIM College’s 2021 Commencement

mediabest 03/05/2021

Emme will deliver the keynote address at LIM College’s 2021 commencement ceremony and will receive the College’s Distinguished Achievement Award. The college’s 82nd commencement exercises…

Business

Editorial: Icy response to minister in Glacier Country sign of times

mediabest 03/04/2021

EDITORIAL Tourism Minister Stuart Nash has received a taste of what could be a series of difficult discussions this year. He fronted up to the…

LIFE
Life

M&S launches cereal milk clusters – and it’s the perfect WFH snack

mediabest 03/04/2021

PAUL THOMAS on… Rishi Sunak's Covid budget PAUL THOMAS on… Rishi Sunak’s Covid budget To order a print of this Paul Thomas cartoon or one…

Life

‘Never played basketball and is 5-foot-2’: Jim Boeheim unfairly critical of reporter after Syracuse win

mediabest 03/04/2021

Cramer's lightning round: Groupon is a reopening stock It's that time again! "Mad Money" host Jim Cramer rings the lightning round bell, which means he's…

Life

SandRidge Energy Inc. Q4 adjusted earnings of $0.06 per share

mediabest 03/04/2021

Trip.com Group Limited Q4 adjusted earnings of RMB1.75 per share Trip.com Group Limited (TCOM) revealed earnings for fourth quarter that dropped from the same period…

Life

Oil Prices Rally Ahead Of OPEC Meet

mediabest 03/03/2021

Watch UK Finance Minister Rishi Sunak announcing the country's 2021 budget [The stream is slated to start at 07:30 ET. Please refresh the page if…

Life

Dialog Semiconductor Q4 Profit Rises – Quick Facts

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Volvo to sell only electric cars by 2030 with all sales going online VOLVO has pledged to sell only electric cars by 2030 — and…

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