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Elections could pave way to Palestinian unity, advance peace: UN envoy
Expectations are high for the first Palestinian elections in 15 years, UN Middle East envoy Tor Wennesland told a virtual meeting of the Security Council on Thursday, urging international support for the process.

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 16:49:42 -0400

Climate change link to displacement of most vulnerable is clear: UNHCR
Weather-related crises have triggered more than twice as much displacement as conflict and violence in the last decade, the UN refugee agency (UNHCR) said on Thursday.

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 16:05:02 -0400

Syria receives first COVID-19 vaccines, for most vulnerable
More than 250,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccine arrived in Syria on Thursday from the UN-backed COVAX initiative, to inoculate the country’s frontline health workers.

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 12:39:51 -0400

‘Careers have no gender’, connect girls to tech, for a brighter future UN urges
Despite information and communication technology playing such a key role throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the UN chief said that half the world remains offline, in his message marking International Girls in ICT Day, on Thursday – most of whom are women and girls in developing countries.

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 12:24:54 -0400

The planet’s on ‘red alert’ UN chief warns leaders at President Biden’s climate summit
World leaders must act now and put the planet on a green path because “we are at the verge of the abyss”, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said on Thursday in his address to the virtual climate summit convened by United States President Joseph Biden.

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 12:22:50 -0400

First Person: ‘Youth won’t stay silent’ says Madagascar climate activist
Young people around the world “won’t stay silent” about the global climate crisis according to a youth activist from Madagascar.

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 09:32:05 -0400

Food aid operation begins to reach two million affected by Myanmar crisis
Two million people facing growing food insecurity linked to the ongoing political crisis in Myanmar are to receive nutrition assistance, amid rising “hunger and desperation”, the World Food Programme (WFP) said on Thursday.

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 05:02:56 -0400

New Iraqi law ‘major step’ in assisting ISIL’s female victims but more must be done
A new law in Iraq provides a measure of comfort for women and girls who have survived atrocities of ISIL terrorist fighters, but more must be done, an independent UN human rights expert said on Wednesday.

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 16:47:04 -0400

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Tesla's Autopilot 'tricked' to operate without driver
A Model Y made multiple trips on a test track without a human in the driver's seat, engineers found.

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 01:16:10 GMT

Australia resists calls for tougher climate targets
The country remains out of step with other major nations by refusing to commit to deeper emissions cuts.

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 01:11:14 GMT

Chernobyl radiation damage 'not passed to children'
A study found no mutations associated with a parent's exposure in the 1986 nuclear accident.

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 23:27:00 GMT

Afghanistan: Have things improved since the Taliban?
With foreign forces due to leave later this year, what progress have Afghans seen in their lives?

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 23:12:43 GMT

Africa's week in pictures: 16-22 April 2021
A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent.

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 23:05:19 GMT

The Indonesian island that could host Elon Musk's new SpaceX site
A remote island could host Elon Musk's new Space X project - but its residents are not impressed.

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 23:04:03 GMT

European Super League: Why were there no teams from Germany?
There's growing interest in the German model, where fans hold a controlling stake in the clubs.

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 23:03:25 GMT

Daunte Wright: Hundreds attend Minneapolis funeral of man shot by police
The death of Daunte Wright, who was shot near Minneapolis earlier this month, sparked mass protests.

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 23:02:12 GMT

Alexei Navalny urged to end hunger strike immediately
Russia's opposition leader could die, warn the doctors who had treated him before he was jailed.

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 22:47:22 GMT

Akayed Ullah: Times Square subway pipe bomber jailed for life
Akayed Ullah detonated a bomb in Times Square station during rush hour in December 2017.

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 22:36:15 GMT

Covid-19: Delhi hospitals run out of oxygen supplies
Hospitals are overwhelmed, with more than 99% of intensive care beds occupied.

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 20:19:19 GMT

Coronavirus: WHO urges African nations to keep expired vaccines
The WHO appeal comes after Malawi and South Sudan said they planned to destroy some 70,000 doses.

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 19:44:29 GMT

Stranded sailor allowed to leave abandoned ship after four years
Mohammed Aisha had been living on a ship marooned off Egypt's Red Sea coast for four years.

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 17:59:24 GMT

Russia to pull troops back from near Ukraine
Military units are told to return to base after weeks of tension, in a move welcomed by Ukraine.

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 17:43:56 GMT

Juror in the Derek Chauvin trial speaks out
Lisa Christensen listened to the whole trial, but as an alternate juror did not deliberate on verdict.

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 16:36:13 GMT

Greta Thunberg warns US lawmakers over climate change
Climate activist Greta Thunberg urges US lawmakers to end fossil fuel subsidies, or face catastrophe.

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 16:22:43 GMT

Biden: This will be 'decisive decade' for tackling climate change
The White House says the US will curb emissions by 50-52%, as leaders gather for virtual summit.

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 16:12:04 GMT

Biden urges action to tackle 'existential crisis' at virtual climate summit
US President Joe Biden is urging world leaders to help tackle climate change, calling it an "existential crisis".

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 13:03:39 GMT

AI unlocks ancient Dead Sea Scrolls mystery
"Cutting edge technology" reveals how scribes foiled modern scholars with one of the Biblical texts.

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 09:43:24 GMT

Missing Indonesian submarine has 72 hours of oxygen left, navy says
Indonesia is racing against time to rescue the 53 crew of a missing submarine before the oxygen runs out.

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 08:08:04 GMT

News feed from Global Legal Monitor

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Switzerland: Access to Medical Cannabis Broadened, Pilot Projects for Nonmedical Cannabis to Be Launched
(Apr. 22, 2021) On March 19, 2021, the Swiss parliament approved an amendment to the Swiss Narcotics Act that allows broader access to cannabis for medical use. The amendment is subject to an optional referendum. (Swiss Constitution art. 141.) The deadline for collecting enough signatures to hold a referendum is July 8, 2021. In addition, on […]

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 19:25:25 +0000

Russian Federation: New Amendments Establish Rules for Collecting and Disseminating Personal Data
(Apr. 21, 2021) On December 30, 2020, the president of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Putin, signed Federal Law No. 519-FZ on Amendments to the Federal Law on Personal Data. The law became effective on March 1, 2021. The amendments provide for the introduction of consent-based restrictions on any organization (“entity”) or individual that publishes personal […]

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 13:00:44 +0000

Australia: Sexual Consent Provisions in Queensland Criminal Code Amended
(Apr. 20, 2021) On April 7, 2021, the Criminal Code (Consent and Mistake of Fact) and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2021 (Qld), which was passed by the Queensland Parliament on March 25, 2021, received assent from the state governor. The amendments to the consent provisions related to certain sexual offenses in the Criminal Code Act 1899 […]

Tue, 20 Apr 2021 13:00:01 +0000

Russian Federation: Supreme Court Rejects Mother’s Petition to Change Children’s Names without Father’s Consent
(Apr. 19, 2021) On January 28, 2021, the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation issued a ruling that clarified the circumstances in which a divorced parent may change a child’s first name, patronymic name, and last name without the consent of the other parent. This decision confirmed the equal rights of the parents regardless of […]

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 17:20:29 +0000

Switzerland: Burqa Ban Approved by Voters
(Apr. 16, 2021) On March 7, 2021, Swiss voters approved by a vote of 51.21%–48.79% a popular initiative that prohibits covering one’s face in public, with some enumerated exceptions. Voter turnout was 51.40%. Content of the Prohibition The initiative adds a new article 10a to the Swiss Constitution. Article 10a prohibits covering one’s face in […]

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 13:00:40 +0000

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