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Independent human rights experts, appointed by the UN Human Rights Council, warned on Wednesday that civilians are paying a “devastating and...

The UN’s office in Ukraine announced on Wednesday that its partners are seeking $358.4 million to provide heating assistance, shelter repairs,...

Mr. Ortega said on Sunday that the country would no longer hold elections, which were scheduled for next year. In his...

The flooding, triggered by heavy rainfall on 20 July, also claimed the lives of three Afghan refugees at a returnee...

The Security Council is meeting now in New York to debate critical minerals — the lithium, cobalt and copper powering...

Digging them out of the ground may be the most straightforward part of the process. Around the world, the United Nations...

The Progress Declaration passed by a recorded vote of 162 in favour to one against, with no abstentions. It commits governments...

“Rapes, gang rapes, violent assaults and killings of civilians are a common feature of M23’s modus operandi,” the experts said...

Key takeawaysRenewed deadly violence: Intensified Israeli attacks in Gaza killed and injured dozensMounting death toll: 57 Palestinians killed in Gaza...

The story in 60 secondsEvery electric vehicle, wind turbine, solar panel, smart phone; they all depend on minerals extracted from...