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More than 100,000 flee Rafah as Israel steps up strikes, says UN
Deep concern displaced people will return to rubble of former homes without ‘basic essentials necessary for life’. Biden Israel weapons comments – latest updatesMore than 100,000 people have fled Rafah after Israel intensified its bombardment, UN ...The Guardian - World - Israel -
UN assembly urges Palestine membership after vote
Passing the resolution is seen as symbolic, as the US is likely to use its veto in the Security Council.BBC News - Top stories - United Nations -
Cornell University president stepping down
Cornell University President Martha E. Pollack announced Thursday that she will be stepping down at the end of June. Pollack, a computer scientist, will be leaving her post at the Ivy League school after seven years, she said in a statement. "It ...The Hill - Politics -
‘The stakes could not be higher’: world is on edge of climate abyss, UN warns
Top climate figures respond to Guardian survey of scientists who expect temperatures to soar, saying leaders must act radically. Climate scientists expect global heating to blast past 1.5C targetThe world is on the verge of a climate abyss, the UN ...The Guardian - World - Climate -
UN says 80,000 have fled Rafah as strikes intensify
Israeli tanks reportedly mass close to built-up areas of the south Gaza city amid constant shelling.BBC News - Top stories - United Nations -
Universities rescind commencement invitations to UN ambassador over Gaza conflict
Administrators at two universities cited pressure from students and the community over U.S. support for Israel in its war with Hamas.CBS News - Top stories - United Nations -
UN Palestinian aid agency says Israelis set fire to headquarters
The United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) chief said that Israelis twice set fire to the perimeter of the agency’s headquarters in East Jerusalem on Thursday. UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini said that both UNRWA and other ...The Hill - Politics - Israel -
UN Palestinian aid agency says Israelis set fire to headquarters
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UN general assembly votes to back Palestinian bid for membership
Assembly votes 143 to nine, with 25 abstentions, signalling Israel’s growing isolation on the world stage. The UN general assembly has voted overwhelmingly to back the Palestinian bid for full UN membership, in a move that signalled Israel’s ...The Guardian - World - United Nations -
These 8 countries joined US in opposing UN's latest Palestinian resolution
Eight countries joined the U.S. in opposing the UN’s latest resolution to allow Palestine to qualify to become a full UN member. The United Nations General Assembly backed the Palestinian bid to be eligible for a full UN membership on Friday, ...The Hill - Politics -
UN Security Council demands investigation into mass graves in Gaza
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UN aid agency estimates about 300,000 people have fled Rafah
The United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) said Sunday it estimated that about 300,000 people have fled Rafah ahead of a potential full-scale Israeli invasion. “Over the last week, @UNRWA estimates around 300,000 people have now fled ...The Hill - Politics - United Nations -
Global wildlife crime causing ‘untold harm’, UN report finds
More than 4,000 species are targeted by traffickers, with illegal trade active in 80% of countries, says Office on Drugs and Crime. More than 4,000 species around the world are being targeted by wildlife traffickers, causing “untold harm upon ...The Guardian - World -
Russia-Ukraine war live: Zelenskiy replaces special operations chief for second time in six months
Move comes after deputy prime minister and agriculture minister dismissed by government. South Korea’s position remains it will not supply lethal weapons to any country, president Yoon Suk Yeol said on Thursday, when asked if Seoul was prepared to ...The Guardian - World - Ukraine -
Manchester City march a step closer to title as Gvardiol double downs Fulham
Pep Guardiola had feared seeing Manchester City’s title defence kicked into the long grass at Craven Cottage but they cut yet another opponent down to size. Fulham were keen enough to make a game of things and it was no reflection on them that ...The Guardian - World -
Students across Europe hold Gaza war protests in run-up to UN vote on Palestinian statehood
Police arrested dozens of people in Amsterdam, with university occupations continuing in Netherlands, Belgium and Spain. Middle East crisis – live updatesThirty-two people were arrested as Dutch police broke up a Gaza war protest at the University ...The Guardian - World -
UN seeks $430 million for drought-hit Zimbabwe, saying millions of people need food and water
The United Nations humanitarian agency on Thursday launched a $430 million appeal to avert a humanitarian disaster in drought-stricken ZimbabweABC News - World -
Louisiana HBCU becomes second school to cancel UN Ambassador’s address amid Gaza protests
Xavier University of Louisiana, an HBCU in New Orleans, became the second school to cancel the United Nations Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield's address amid the students’ Gaza protests. The institution reversed course on its choice of a ...The Hill - Politics -
UN agency closes East Jerusalem HQ after arson attack by ‘Israeli extremists’
Unrwa chief says compound has faced a number of attacks, with lives of UN staff at serious risk. Middle East crisis – live updatesThe UN agency for Palestinian refugees has temporarily closed its East Jerusalem headquarters after weeks of ...The Guardian - World - Israel -
Israel-Gaza war live: UN passed resolution for security council to reconsider and support Palestine membership
143 countries supported it, 9 voted against, and 25 abstained. On a visit to Washington, German defence minister Boris Pistorius expressed “understanding” for the US threat to limit arms supplies to Israel in the event of a full-blown Rafah ...The Guardian - World - Israel -
North Korea's Kim Jong Un supervises latest test of new rocket launcher
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un supervised another test firing of a new multiple rocket launch system state media said.NBC News - Top stories - North Korea -
Flash floods kill more than 300 people in northern Afghanistan after heavy rains, UN says
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UN World Food Program says more than 300 Afghans have died in flash floods
UN World Food Program says more than 300 Afghans have died in flash floodsABC News - World - United Nations -
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversees test of new multiple rocket launcher
North Korea in recent months has maintained an accelerated pace in weapons testing as it expands its military capabilities while diplomacy with the United States and South Korea remains stalled.CBS News - Top stories - North Korea