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In Damascus, top UN envoy stresses need for credible, inclusive, ‘Syrian owned’ transition
- UN News
The UN’s top Syria envoy has held talks in Damascus with the head of the new administration as well as the prime minister of the caretaker Government, stressing the imperative for a “credible and inclusive Syrian owned and led political transition.”
Gaza death toll passes 45,000 as UN school suffers new deadly strike
- UN News
Authorities in Gaza reported on Monday that more than 45,000 people have been killed in the enclave in the last 14 months, as humanitarians condemned new deadly airstrikes across the war-torn Strip, including on a UN school-turned-shelter.
UN envoy calls for increased aid for Syria in Damascus visit
- UN News
Increased humanitarian aid is needed in Syria amid “immense” changes that offer hope to a nation emerging from a 13-year-long war, the top UN envoy for the country said after his arrival in the capital, Damascus, on Sunday.
Charting a path for global action on land and drought
- UN News
The largest and most inclusive UN land conference wrapped up in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Saturday, charting a path for global action following two weeks of intense negotiations on how best to tackle land degradation, desertification and drought, which affects one quarter of the world.
Lime-flavoured memories drive innovation on Saudi farm
- UN News
Farmers in Saudi Arabia are being encouraged to adopt new irrigation techniques as water and land resources are put under increasing pressure.
Afghan Women Vow To Resist Taliban Oppression Until Freedom Is Achieved
- Inter Press Service
Dec 13 (IPS) - The author is an Afghanistan-based female journalist, trained with Finnish support before the Taliban take-over. Her identity is withheld for security reasonsThree years after the Taliban regained control of Afghanistan, women continue to face oppressive laws and systemic marginalization.
Small Island States Put Faith in International Courts ‘Wayfinding’ Advisory Opinion
- Inter Press Service
THE HAGUE, Dec 13 (IPS) - The “crazy, weird and at some point (what seemed like) insurmountable” plan to ask the International Court of Justice for an advisory opinion on the obligations of UN member states regarding climate change was a success, Vishal Prasad, a representative for the. Pacific Islands Students Fighting Climate Change (PISFCC) said at a post-hearing press conference today (December 13).
Standing Up for Science with Science Communication
- Inter Press Service
URBANA, Illinois, US, Dec 13 (IPS) - New research shows that AI-generated summaries of scientific writing made the information more approachable and easier to understand, and thus created more public engagement with the information. This is notable because most scientists aren’t trained in science communication tactics and so their jargon affects many people’s ability to understand and trust scientific papers and findings.
Intra-Regional Relations the Key To Sustainable Development in the Horn of Africa
- Inter Press Service
UNITED NATIONS, Dec 13 (IPS) - The Horn of Africa holds the resources and potential for lasting development and resilience. The countries in the subregion and development partners need to come together to invest in regional cooperation and resource management.
The Fall of The Assad Regime: The Rebels’ Prospect for Success or Failure
- Inter Press Service
NEW YORK, Dec 13 (IPS) - The fall of the Assad regime is a historic watershed event that will have significant regional and international ramifications. The question is, will the rebels fulfill their promise to be inclusive and lift the Syrian people out of their misery, and what can the US and Israel do to help shape the trajectory of the new regime?
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