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Plastic Planet: UN talks fail to curb production
Plastic Planet: UN talks fail to curb production

Plastic Planet: UN talks fail to curb production

The world produces some 400 million tonnes of plastic waste every year. About half of all plastic is designed to be single use, that is, thrown away after being used just once.…
2 months ago
Landmark climate case to open at top UN court
Landmark climate case to open at top UN court

Landmark climate case to open at top UN court

The United Nations' highest court is set to begin historic hearings on what governments are legally obliged to do to combat climate change. Over the next two weeks, the International Court of…
2 months ago
UN court ruling on Israeli settlements
UN court ruling on Israeli settlements

UN court ruling on Israeli settlements

The United Nations' top court has ruled that Israel's settlements in the Palestinian territories break international law and must be abandoned. The advisory opinion is non-binding, but comes as pressure grows on…
4 months ago
Malawi's president seeks UN Security Council reforms
Malawi's president seeks UN Security Council reforms

Malawi’s president seeks UN Security Council reforms

In an exclusive interview with DW, Malawi's President Lazarus Chakwera explicitly endorses Africa's bid for a permanent seat at the UN Security Council. Chakwera, who was visiting Germany, defended his economic record…
5 months ago
Taliban ban UN human rights rapporteur in Afghanistan
Taliban ban UN human rights rapporteur in Afghanistan

Taliban ban UN human rights rapporteur in Afghanistan

Since taking power in 2021, the Taliban have ruled Afghanistan under Sharia law. It has banned the education of girls beyond the sixth grade. Human rights groups have described the situation as…
5 months ago
UN warns 'anarchy' spreading across Gaza
UN warns 'anarchy' spreading across Gaza

UN warns ‘anarchy’ spreading across Gaza

The United Nations is warning that "anarchy" is spreading in Gaza as displaced Palestinians face an acute humanitarian crisis. UN officials say the lack of local law enforcement and basic supplies is…
5 months ago
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