North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has said the country is facing its “worst-ever situation” – as its economy struggles
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UN Security Council 'strongly' condemns Myanmar violence, civilian deaths
UNITED NATIONS (AFP) – The UN Security Council on Thursday (April 1) “strongly condemned” the deaths of hundreds of civilians
Read moreWorld leaders react with shock; China draws HK parallel
Chinese social media erupted in a mixture of glee and schadenfreude yesterday as a mob stormed the United States Capitol,
Read moreKhashoggi trial fell short on transparency, accountability: U.N. rights office
GENEVA (Reuters) – The Saudi trial into the killing of critic Jamal Khashoggi has lacked transparency and fallen short on
Read moreUN concern over 'widespread' COVID-19 transmission in Syria
Healthcare facilities under pressure and limited testing is obscuring the real extent of the pandemic, UN official says. The United
Read moreThirteen of 15-member U.N. Security Council oppose U.S. push for Iran sanctions
NEW YORK (Reuters) – The United States was further isolated on Friday over its bid to reimpose international sanctions on
Read moreExplainer: What is the U.S. threat to trigger 'snapback' of U.N. sanctions on Iran?
NEW YORK (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration is expected on Thursday to trigger a process aimed at restoring
Read morePresident Trump orders more unemployment pay, a payroll tax deferral – The Denver Post
BEDMINSTER, N.J. — Seizing the power of his podium and his pen, President Donald Trump on Saturday moved to bypass
Read moreNorth Korea has 'probably' developed nuclear devices to fit ballistic missiles, U.N. report says
UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) – North Korea is pressing on with its nuclear weapons program and several countries believe it has
Read moreRussia attempt to halve UN cross-border aid to Syria fails
Germany and Belgium now expected to table new resolution to extend aid authorisation that is due to expire on Friday.
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