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UN Human Rights Council rejects debate on Xinjiang

Geneva (AFP) - The UN Human Rights Council on Thursday voted against debating alleged widespread abuses in China's Xinjiang region after intense lobbying by Beijing, in a heavy setback for Western nations.

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UN Human Rights Council rejects holding Xinjiang debate

Geneva (AFP) - The UN Human Rights Council on Thursday voted against holding a debate on alleged abuses in China's Xinjiang region in a major setback for Western nations.

AFP

West bracing for defeat against China at UN rights vote

Geneva (AFP) - Western countries trying to pass an unprecedented resolution at the UN's top rights body targeting China for widespread abuses were scrambling Thursday for votes and bracing for possible defeat.

AFP

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WHO probing Indian cough syrup after 66 children die in The Gambia

Geneva (AFP) - The World Health Organization (WHO) issued an alert Wednesday over four cough and cold syrups made by Maiden Pharmaceuticals in India, warning they could be linked to the deaths of 66 children in The Gambia.

AFP

Uganda Ebola outbreak death toll 29, says WHO

Geneva (AFP) - Sixty-three confirmed and probable cases have been reported in the Ebola outbreak in Uganda, including 29 deaths, the World Health Organization said Wednesday.

AFP

WTO slashes 2023 global trade forecast as recession looms

Geneva (AFP) - The World Trade Organization on Wednesday dramatically lowered its global trade forecast for 2023, as Russia's war in Ukraine and other shocks take their toll on the world economy.

AFP

Major U.N. powers question Pacific islanders' call for nuclear legacy help

Nuclear powers have criticized an effort led by the Marshall Islands at the United Nations to seek help on dealing with the consequences of nuclear testing, sources following the talks involving countries including the United States, Britain, Russia, India and China told Reuters.

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Merkel Wins UN Refugee Agency Award over Welcome of Syrians

The UN refugee agency said Tuesday it's giving its highest award to former German Chancellor Angela Merkel for her efforts to welcome more than 1 million refugees — mostly from Syria — into Germany, despite some criticism both at home and abroad. Matthew Saltmarsh, spokesman for the UN High Commissioner…

Asharq Al-Awsat

U.S. Treasury seeks phased G7 oil sanctions as EU ban looms

G7 sanctions on Russia will target its oil and products in three phases, senior U.S. treasury official Ben Harris said on Tuesday, as the bloc seeks to limit unintended economic damage while curbing Moscow's funds to wage war in Ukraine.

Reuters

More data needed to tackle systemic racism by police: UN experts

Geneva (AFP) - A dearth of data in many countries on the race and ethnicity of people arrested or killed by police presents a major barrier to tackling systemic racism, UN investigators warned Monday.

AFP

UPEACE Grants Honorary Doctorate to Bahraini Official

The University for Peace (UPEACE) has granted the Honorary Doctorate to the Secretary-General and Vice Chairperson of the Board of Trustees of the Higher Education Council, Sheikha Dr Rana bint Isa bin Daij Al Khalifa. Chairperson of UPEACE Board of Trustees and former Director General of UNESCO Irina Bokova, UPEACE…

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US insider beats Russian to lead UN telecoms agency

Geneva (AFP) - Doreen Bogdan-Martin was elected Thursday as the first woman to lead the UN's telecoms agency in its 157-year history, with the US contender beating a Russian rival to the post.

AFP

Swiss glaciers melting away at record rate

Geneva (AFP) - Switzerland's glaciers lost six percent of their total volume this year due to a dry winter and repeated summer heatwaves, shattering previous ice melt records, a report revealed Wednesday.

AFP

China, Russia face historic scrutiny at UN rights council

Geneva (AFP) - China and Russia face possible action by the UN's top rights body following historic draft resolutions against the two powerful permanent members of the Security Council.

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US, UK Seek UN Human Rights Debate About China's Xinjiang

Countries including the United States and the United Kingdom are calling for a debate at the UN Human Rights Council to discuss concerns about China's treatment of Uyghurs and other Muslims in the far western region of Xinjiang, a document showed and diplomats said on Monday. A group of countries…

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Rare Pink Diamond to Go Under Hammer in Geneva

The Fortune Pink, an exceptionally rare giant gemstone, will be auctioned in Geneva in November when it is expected to go for up to $35 million (36 million euros), auctioneers said Monday. At over 18 carats, the vividly colored gem is the largest pear-shaped pink diamond of its quality ever…

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Swiss narrowly back hiking retirement age for women

Geneva (AFP) - Swiss voters on Sunday accepted by a hair a divisive pension reform plan, which will raise women's retirement age to the same as men's, but snubbed a push to ban factory farming

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Swiss back pension reform, hiking retirement age for women: projections

Geneva (AFP) - Swiss voters appeared set Sunday to narrowly accept the government's divisive pension reform plan, which would raise the retirement age for women, while snubbing a push to ban factory farming.

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Swiss vote on factory farm ban, pension reform

Geneva (AFP) - Switzerland votes Sunday on a slew of issues, including a proposed ban on factory farming and divisive pension reform that would raise the retirement age for women.

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Saudi Delegation to UN in Geneva Celebrates 92nd National Day

The permanent delegation of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the United Nations in Geneva, the Kingdom's mission to the World Trade Organization (WTO), and the Kingdom's Consulate General in Geneva celebrated the 92nd National Day on Friday, reported the Saudi Press Agency.

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China ready for ‘fight’ over international action on Xinjiang human rights abuses

Threat comes as UN member states meet in Geneva amid pressure to take action on a damning report on abuse of Uyghurs

The Hindu

India defends its decision to ban rice, wheat exports at WTO

At a meeting in Geneva, the U.S. and the European Union raised questions over India’s decision to ban export of wheat and rice, stating it could have adverse implications on global markets

AFP

Swiss mull banning factory farms

Geneva (AFP) - The Swiss will vote Sunday on whether to ban intensive livestock farming in the largely rural country, which already has some of the world's strictest animal welfare laws.

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Jet2 makes major money-saving announcement ahead of winter sports getaway season

The limited time deal offers customers half price return ski carriage in a massive boost to holiday budgets

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