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Founder of Afghan girls' school project arrested in Kabul

Kabul (AFP) - An education activist who campaigned for girls' access to schools in Afghanistan has been detained by Taliban authorities in Kabul, his brothers and the United Nations said Tuesday.

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Libyan Parties Agree to Continue Efforts to Unify Army, Form Unified Govt

The 5+5 Joint Military Committee (JMC), in the presence of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations for Libya, organized in Tripoli on Sunday a meeting between commanders of the military and security units in the western, eastern, and southern regions.  The meeting was the largest of its kind in Libya in…

Asharq Al-Awsat

U.N. says prominent Afghan girls' education advocate arrested in Kabul

The United Nations said on Tuesday that a prominent Afghan girls' education activist was arrested in Kabul this week and called on Taliban authorities to clarify the reason for his detention.

Reuters

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As humanitarians call for greater attention to Haiti, US pushes new approach to aid

State Department officials are consulting with Haitian grassroots organizations, academics and others to see how the United States can help tackle the country’s ongoing gang violence and instability.

Miami Herald

Amid conflicts and climate change, UN puts focus on ‘deep trouble’ in water worldwide

For the first time in 46 years, the United Nations convened a global conference on water, creating new impetus for wide-ranging efforts to manage water more sustainably, adapt to worsening droughts and floods with climate change, and accelerate solutions for the estimated 2 billion people around the world who live…

Los Angeles Times

Malcolm Brogdon spoke to the United Nations on his off day this week

The Celtics veteran advocated for more access to clean water globally.

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United Nations could play role in Haiti, Biden says

The U.S. is looking to support the police department in Haiti and studying whether the United Nations could play a role to quell the violence there, President Joe Biden said on Friday.

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U.S. military launches airstrikes after drone attack kills contractor in Syria

A suspected Iranian drone strike killed a U.S. contractor and wounded five service members and another contractor at a coalition base in Syria, according to the Pentagon.

Chicago Sun-Times

UN's global disaster alert systems goal faces uphill climb

United Nations (United States) (AFP) - How can anyone seek shelter from a natural disaster they don't even know is coming?Last year the United Nations called for every person on the planet to be covered by early warning systems by 2027 -- but months into the effort it is becoming…

AFP

Foodies flock to this regional Victorian city

If you’re looking for a regional escape to sink your teeth into it’s hard to beat Bendigo.

The New Daily

US Lauds Yemen Govt. Efforts, Quartet Condemns Houthi Attack

The US lauded the Yemeni government's efforts to support peace and economic reforms, said the US ambassador to Yemen Steven Fagin. Fagin visited Prime Minister Maeen Abdulmalik and other officials in Aden, during which they discussed the latest developments. Fagin said the United States was encouraged by the significant reduction…

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As tensions reach breaking point, Israelis are arming themselves and Palestinians are seeking revenge

With both Israeli settlers and Palestinian assailants involved in rising violence, critics fear a new 'wild west' mentality is taking hold in the region.

ABC News

Fear and Wonder podcast: how scientists know the climate is changing

Earlier this week, the United Nations’ Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) released its Synthesis Report, bringing together six previous assessments on the state of the Earth’s climate.

The Conversation

UN, Amnesty join calls for Museveni to reject Uganda's anti-gay legislation

Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni faced calls on Wednesday from the United Nations and rights groups to reject an "appalling" anti-gay bill passed by parliament. Ugandan lawmakers on Tuesday approved the bill outlining harsh penalties for anyone who engages in same-sex activity.

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Kimmel on Trump: ‘We should’ve known he wasn’t getting arrested the minute he said he was’

Late-night hosts discuss the still-pending possibility of Trump’s arrest and a dire new climate report from the United Nations

Reuters

UN warns 'vampiric overconsumption' is draining world's water

The United Nations used its first conference on water security in almost half a century on Wednesday to exhort governments to better manage one of humanity's shared resources.

Bangkok Post

Uganda urged to reject 'appalling' anti-gay bill

KAMPALA: The United Nations and the United States led calls Wednesday for Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni to reject what has been labelled an "appalling" anti-gay bill.

AFP

Uganda faces calls to reject 'appalling' anti-LGBTQ bill

Kampala (AFP) - The United Nations and the United States led calls Wednesday for Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni to reject what has been labelled an "appalling" anti-gay bill.

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Uganda leader urged to reject 'appalling' anti-LGBTQ bill

Kampala (AFP) - Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni faced calls Wednesday from the United Nations and rights groups to reject an "appalling" anti-gay bill passed by parliament.

Asharq Al-Awsat

UN, US Welcome Latest Prisoner Exchange Agreement in Yemen

The international community welcomed the latest prisoner exchange agreement reached between the legitimate Yemeni government and Iran-backed Houthi militias. The parties agreed to free 887 detainees and to meet again in May after 10 days of negotiations in Switzerland, the United Nations and the International Committee of the Red Cross…

Reuters

UN urges action in Haiti displacement crisis caused by gang wars

At least 160,000 people in Haiti have been displaced in a crisis caused by increasing violence between heavily-armed gangs, the United Nations said on Tuesday, estimating that over 530 people have been killed this year.

The Independent UK

UN chief's call for ambition on climate gets muted response

Senior government officials at a climate meeting in Copenhagen have given a muted response to calls from the head of the United Nations for greater ambition when it comes to reducing countries' greenhouse gas emissions

Daily Mirror

Woman who saw 6 brothers slaughtered in Iraq demands justice for ISIS genocide victims

The catastrophic decision to invade and occupy Iraq in 2003 led to the world’s most feared terrorist group, ISIS, emerging out of al-Qaeda and committing genocide against Nobel laureate Nadia and her people, the Yazidis

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Yemen Govt, Houthis to Release 887 Prisoners in UN-mediated Agreement

The Yemeni government and Iran-backed Houthi militias agreed to free 887 detainees and to meet again in May after 10 days of negotiations in Switzerland, the United Nations and the International Committee of the Red Cross said on Monday. "It's an expression of hope. It's an expression of humanity and…

ABC News

From a massacre in apartheid South Africa to 'feel good' multiculturalism: The dark history of Harmony Day

March 21 is known around the world as the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, a solemn reminder of a brutal massacre that took place on this day more than 60 years ago. In Australia, it's called Harmony Day.

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