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04 February 2023, 08:15

The UN child rights committee on Friday commended Switzerland for swiftly granting asylum to four Kurdish children and their mother, who faced deportation after fleeing Syria, adding that it showed how controversial decisions could be effectively appealed.

Read the full story, “UN child rights committee lauds Swiss asylum offer to Kurdish family”, on globalissues.org

04 February 2023, 08:15

Countries will review progress towards transforming food systems worldwide at a three-day meeting in Rome this July, UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed and Italy’s Deputy Prime Minister announced on Friday, in the Italian capital. 

Read the full story, “Transforming how we eat, ‘a critical accelerator’ towards 2030 development goals: Deputy UN chief”, on globalissues.org

04 February 2023, 08:15
France is among many nations struggling to keep retirement schemes afloat.
04 February 2023, 08:15
Five other officers had already been fired and charged with murder over Tyre Nichols' death.
04 February 2023, 08:15
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 346th day, we take a look at the main developments.
04 February 2023, 08:15
Expansion of martial law in 37 townships indicates the military is looking for new ways to crush resistance.
04 February 2023, 08:15
Foreign Minister Ali Sabry discusses his country's worst financial collapse since its independence in 1948.
04 February 2023, 08:15
When Sammy took a DNA test, he didn't know it would reveal he had a brother - or that he was adopted.
04 February 2023, 08:15
Abdullah Sami Qalalweh, 26, was shot and killed near the town of Huwara, south of Nablus, officials said.