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12 March 2023, 08:15
Could an upcoming court case leave a mark on the Fox network? Plus, Taiwan’s political satirists - taking digs at China.
12 March 2023, 08:15

Nepal is due to graduate from its current status, as one of the world’s least developed countries, in 2026. Subhash Nepali, an economist in the UN Resident Coordinator’s Office in Nepal, has seen the economic progress made in the country, where he was born and raised.

Read the full story, “First Person: ‘Nepal is ready for its next chapter’”, on globalissues.org

12 March 2023, 08:15

Women in The Gambia face high levels of female genital mutilation (FGM), period poverty (an inability to afford menstrual hygiene products), and domestic violence. In an interview with UN News, Ndeye Rose Sarr, the head of the UN reproductive and sexual health agency (UNFPA) in the country, underlines the challenges they face, and the efforts the UN is making to address the issues.

Read the full story, “INTERVIEW: ‘Every other young girl you see in The Gambia has undergone female genital mutilation’”, on globalissues.org

12 March 2023, 08:15

The head of the UN migration agency IOM, stood in the middle of the ancient Turkish city of Antakya on Saturday, and called on the international community to “strengthen its efforts” to ensure aid reaches the millions impacted by last month’s deadly earthquakes.

Read the full story, “Türkiye-Syria quakes: Migration chief hails ‘proud and brave’ citizens of Antakya”, on globalissues.org

12 March 2023, 08:15

UNITED NATIONS, Mar 10 (IPS) - Promoting gender equality in technology and digital spaces is at the core of the UN’s observance of International Women’s Day (IWD) as UN senior officials call on the world to take concrete action against ingrained gender biases.

Read the full story, “International Womens Day, 2023: Gender-Responsive Approach to Technology and Innovation Will Ensure Progress”, on globalissues.org

11 March 2023, 08:15
Preview Estonia has detained “pro-Russian” politician Aivo Peterson on suspicion of anti-state activity, after he traveled to Moscow and Donbass
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11 March 2023, 08:15
Preview Kosovo Albanian leaders are channeling Ukraine’s Vladimir Zelensky in trying to provoke a NATO-Serbia war, said Aleksandar Vucic
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11 March 2023, 08:15
Preview President Andres Manuel Lopes Obrador has condemned a call to use the US military against drug cartels
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11 March 2023, 08:15
Preview A man demanding a large sum of money held several people in Karlsruhe, Germany hostage for hours, local media outlets reported
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11 March 2023, 08:15
Preview The collapse of Russia would be dangerous for the world, Rep. Seth Moulton warned
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