The Guardianadded this to Top StoriesOpinion (UK) Selling arms to the Saudis was always immoral. Now it is unlawful, tooThe Guardian - Andrew SmithFor four years, the people of Yemen have endured a Saudi Arabian-led bombing campaign. Tens of thousands of people have been killed in the bombardment, with many more injured or displaced. The assault
Michael Hinsleyadded this to GeographyPopulation The UN revises down its population forecastsThe Economist Prescription drugs are saving lives in Africa, but ending them in America THE UNITED NATIONS is the world’s most important watcher of human tides. Its …
France 24Iran Iran says will take drone incident to UN to show US 'lying'France 24Iran said Thursday it would go to the UN to prove that a US spy drone it shot down had entered Iranian airspace, contrary to Washington's claims. "We'll take this new aggression to #UN & show that the
Refugees 5 facts you should know about the world’s refugeesweforum.org - Johnny Wood Conflict, violence, persecution and human rights violations led to a record high of 70.8 million people being displaced by the end of 2018. The latest …
The Washington Postadded this to WorldCongo Ebola has spread for nearly a year in Congo. Officials are scrambling to ‘reset’ the response.The Washington Post - By Max BearakBUTEMBO, Congo — A dozen young men revved their motorcycle engines in front of the wooden gate of a makeshift checkpoint — too impatient to have their temperatures checked or to wash their hands with water.
Reuters Indiaadded this to WorldIran Iran urges international community to demand U.S. stop its 'destabilizing' activityReuters India - by Michelle NicholsUNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - Iran's ambassador to the United Nations called on Thursday for the international community to demand the United States end its "unlawful and destabilizing measures" in the Gulf,
The Washington Postadded this to OpinionsJamal Khashoggi This is what happens when you have an unfit commander in chiefThe Washington Post - By Jennifer RubinThe Senate repudiating a president of the majority party on a matter of national security would be unusual under any circumstances. That it comes at a time when tensions with a major international foe
cleveland.com | The Plain Dealeradded this to Northeast Ohio NewsKatherine Clark World Health Organization to remove controversial opioid guidelinescleveland.com The World Health Organization notified U.S. lawmakers Wednesday that it will discontinue two publications on prescribing opioid painkillers in …
Audioburstadded this to Audioburst Editors' PicksVenezuela Listen: UN Human Rights chief arrives in Venezuela to probe crisisAudioburst - KQED Radio "Over Venezuela. Now wet international pressure is mounting on President, Nicolas. Maduro. For allegedly silencing opponents was jail and torture. …
ThinkProgressadded this to Top StoriesRefugees Canada knocks US from perch as top destination for refugeesThinkProgress - Ryan Koronowski Tired, poor, huddled masses are being directed to breathe free in the Great White North. America is no longer the global leader in providing safe …
AxiosCongressional Committees "Climate change poses real risks:" Trump’s UN pick breaks with White House stanceAxios - Rebecca Falconer President Trump’s nominee to be the next U.S. ambassador to the United Nations publicly broke with the White House Wednesday, telling her Senate …
The Globe and Mailadded this to WorldWorld News UN adopts resolution spotlighting people who are disabled in conflictThe Globe and Mail - Edith M. LedererThe U.N. Security Council on Thursday unanimously adopted its first resolution putting a spotlight on the situation of people with disabilities caught in armed conflicts, urging protection and assistance
Daily Mirroradded this to Daily MirrorJamal Khashoggi UN's Jamal Khashoggi murder report reveals horrific new details of killingmirror.co.uk - Dave Burke Members of a Saudi hit squad are heard referring to a "sacrificial animal" in Shocking new details about the killing of Saudi journalist Jamal …
Guardian USadded this to NewsPlay buttonDavid Miliband US joins four rogue countries seen as likely forces for bad, poll findsGuardian US - Patrick Wintour diplomatic editorThe United States has joined Russia, Saudi Arabia, Israel and Iran in a rogue’s gallery of countries perceived as likely to use their influence for bad. All five countries are also seen as less likely
Play buttonUNICEF Child Refugees and Migrantsunicefusa.org - www.unicefusa.org Across the globe, nearly 50 million children have been uprooted, forced to flee brutal conflict and extreme poverty. This figure includes millions of …
POPSUGARadded this to Celeb NewsCelebrity Gossip Sofia Carson Busts a Move With Children in Brazil During a Special Trip With UNICEFPOPSUGAR - Brea CubitSofia Carson made a special trip to Recife, Brazil, this week as part of UNICEF's initiative to promote and support children's rights. The 26-year-old actress learned all about the organization's efforts
Anti-Semitism Poway Chabad rabbi to address U.N. General Assemblyjpost.com - Ilanit Chernick "The most powerful way to overcome the darkness of hate, bigotry, and antisemitism is by proactively generating an even greater light through acts …
ReutersDrones U.N. chief urges maximum restraint after Iran shoots down U.S. droneReuters - Reuters EditorialSecretary General of the United Nations Antonio Guterres speaks to Chinese Premier Li Keqiang (not pictured) during their meeting at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing, China, April 26, 2019. Parker
Quartzadded this to Rewiring Small BusinessRefugee Crisis Refugee crisis in Venezuela is starting to look a lot like Syria'sQuartz - Ana CampoyVenezuela is not at war, yet it’s starting to look like Syria based on the exodus of people fleeing the country. The country’s basket-case economy and escalating confrontations between the government the
CNNIran Araud: 'We're at mercy of any Iran-US incident'CNN Former French Ambassador to the US and UN Gerard Araud speaks to Christiane Amanpour about the escalation in the Persian Gulf after Iran shots down a US drone.
The Weekadded this to The WeekPlay buttonUSMCA America's ambassador to Canada was absent from Ottawa two-thirds of the last 8 monthstheweek.com - Peter Weber Kelly Craft, the U.S. ambassador to Canada and President Trump's unorthodox pick to be ambassador to the United Nations, spent more than half of her …
MarketWatchadded this to Politics & EconomyInvesting Our children could live to witness the end of global population growthMarketWatch - By Shawn Langlois In 1950, women were having an average of 4.7 children in their lifetime, driving an unprecedented population explosion around the world. Since then, …
Global Citizenadded this to CitizenshipRefugees Canada Resettled More Refugees in 2018 Than Any Other Country: Reportglobalcitizen.org - Jackie Marchildon Why Global Citizens Should CareWith more than 70 million people displaced in 2018 due to war, persecution, and conflict, a global response to refugee …
The Telegraphadded this to NewsVenice Mayor of Venice asks Unesco to place city on world heritage blacklistThe Telegraph - By Giada ZampanoThe mayor of Venice has asked Unesco to include city on its world heritage site blacklist after Italy’s transport minister failed to deliver a plan to avoid giant cruise ships entering central canals.
The Guardianadded this to World NewsVenice Venice mayor urges Unesco to place city on world heritage blacklistThe Guardian - Angela Giuffrida in RomeThe mayor of Venice has urged Unesco to place the city on its world heritage site blacklist as he lambasted Italy’s transport minister for failing to endorse a plan to divert cruise ships from the busy
Al Jazeeraadded this to Global NewsWorld News US picks new ambassador to the United NationsAl JazeeraKelly Craft named as Trump's pick as ambassador to United Nations US President Donald Trump has named Kelly Craft as the nominee for the ambassador to the United Nations. That post has been vacant for
Investing.com UKadded this to UK NewsEuropean Union Ambitious 2050 climate goal relegated to footnote at EU summitinvesting.com - By Daphne Psaledakis and Alissa de Carbonnel BRUSSELS (Reuters) - A push by most European Union nations for the world's biggest economic bloc to go carbon neutral by 2050 was dropped to a …
Turkey Turkey marks World Refugee Day as displaced population hits 71 milliondailysabah.com - COMPILED FROM WIRE SERVICES Turkey on Thursday marked World Refugee Day by calling on the international community to show solidarity with forcibly displaced people worldwide, as …
Rolling Stoneadded this to All NewsGreta Thunberg Don’t Be Fooled by Fossil Fuel Companies’ Green ExteriorRolling Stone - Kate Aronoff Oil executives want to play nice with Greta Thunberg, the Swedish teenager whose one-person school strike launched a worldwide movement to treat the …
Bloombergadded this to BloombergColombia As Cocaine Production Explodes, Colombia Tries to Appease TrumpBloomberg - Matthew Bristow Tara, a bomb-sniffing dog with the Colombian anti-narcotics police, failed to detect the land mine, and the explosion flung officer Jose Carvajal …
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