Ukraine: Rape and torture by Russian forces continuing, rights experts report

Ukraine: Rape and torture by Russian forces continuing, rights experts report

Members of the Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine told the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva that they have documented attacks with explosive weapons on residential buildings, civilian infrastructure and medical institutions, as well as torture and sexual and gender-based violence. Rape allegations Commission Chair Erik Møse provided harrowing details on the findings to the…

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‘It’s crunch time’ to reach the SDGs, Mohammed tells Global Citizen Festival

‘It’s crunch time’ to reach the SDGs, Mohammed tells Global Citizen Festival

“Come rain or shine, we’re here because we are committed to our planet”, said Amina Mohammed, addressing the Global Citizen Festival, against the backdrop of the UN General Assembly High Level Week, taking place down the road. All to play for at halftime She highlighted the race to reach the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs),…

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Russian Foreign Minister hits out at West’s ‘empire of lies’

Russian Foreign Minister hits out at West’s ‘empire of lies’

Sergey Lavrov said power was slipping through the hands of the old order, dominated by Washington, which has long rejected the principle of equality. Americans and Europeans “make all sorts of promises…and then just don’t fulfil them”, he told delegates. Quoting President Vladimir Putin, he said the West was “truly an empire of lies” which…

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At UN, Horn of Africa nations urge global solidarity and real reform

At UN, Horn of Africa nations urge global solidarity and real reform

Leaders from Somalia, Ethiopia, Djibouti and Eritrea painted a grim picture of a planet marred by the unforgiving impacts of climate change. They left no room for equivocation: This is an existential crisis that demands immediate, collective action. They highlighted the upcoming COP-28 climate conference in the United Arab Emirates as an unparalleled opportunity for…

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Xi asks for advertising tranquility, uniformity, inclusiveness with sporting activities

Xi asks for advertising tranquility, uniformity, inclusiveness with sporting activities

 . HANGZHOU,Sept 23 (Xinhua)– Chinese President Xi Jinping required advertising tranquility, uniformity and also inclusiveness with sporting activities at an inviting reception in advance of the opening event of the 19th Asian Games onSaturday As participants of an area with a common future, Asian nations need to follow excellent neighborliness and also shared advantage, deny…

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Hangzhou Asiad "collections brand-new criteria" for future hosts, claims IOC head of state Bach

Hangzhou Asiad “collections brand-new criteria” for future hosts, claims IOC head of state Bach

 . HANGZHOU,Sept 22 (Xinhua)– The Hangzhou Asian Games has actually established an instance for future Asian Games in various means, International Olympic Committee (IOC) head of state Thomas Bach claimed below onFriday Bach made the comments throughout an unique meeting with Xinhua, eventually prior to the 19th Asian Games formally opens up inHangzhou Around 12,500…

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International press reporters commend Hangzhou Asiad prep work

International press reporters commend Hangzhou Asiad prep work

. HANGZHOU, (Xinhua)– Numerous worldwide press reporters have actually applauded the China’s prep work initiatives in advance of the Hangzhou Asian Games readied to start right here on Saturday night. For Pakistani reporter Muhammad Yousaf, this is his 3rd Asian Games to cover. However, the Express News press reporter informed Xinhua that the Hangzhou Asian…

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Xi examines Shaoxing in eastern China's Zhejiang Province

Xi examines Shaoxing in eastern China’s Zhejiang Province

 . HANGZHOU, (Xinhua)– Xi Jinping, basic assistant of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, examined the city of Shaoxing in eastern China’s Zhejiang Province on Wednesday mid-day. Xi went to an event hall including the “Fengqiao version” for advertising community-level administration to evaluate the advancement of the disagreement resolution device and also learn more…

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