WHO condemns Russia's aggression in Ukraine in rare vote

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The World Health Organization assembly passed a motion on Thursday condemning the regional health emergency triggered by Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The original proposal, brought by the United States and some 50 others, condemned Russia's actions but stopped short of immediately suspending its voting rights at the U.N.

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WHO condemns Russia's aggression in Ukraine in rare vote

GENEVA - A World Health Organization assembly on Thursday voted to adopt a Western-led resolution condemning Russia's actions in Ukraine which it says led to a health emergency. The resolution was approved by 88 votes in favour and 12 against, with 53 abstentions, the meeting's president Hiroki Nakatani said prompting a standing ovation by the resolution's backers. Typically, the WHO

3 months ago·United Kingdom

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The Star Kuala Lumpur

WHO condemns Russia's aggression in Ukraine in rare vote

GENEVA (Reuters) - A World Health Organization assembly on Thursday voted to adopt a Western-led resolution condemning Russia's actions in Ukraine which it says led to a health emergency. Read full story

3 months ago·Malaysia

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IBTimes

Ukraine Health Emergency Sparks Rival Resolutions At WHO Assembly

A proposal to condemn the regional health emergency triggered by Russia's aggression in Ukraine will come before a World Health Organization (WHO) assembly on Thursday, prompting a rival resolution from Moscow that makes no mention of its own role in the crisis. The , backed by the United States and more than 40 other countries, condemns Russia's actions but stops short of immediately suspending its voting rights at the U.N. health agency. The …

3 months ago·United States

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South China Morning Post

WHO condemns Russia’s aggression in Ukraine in rare vote

A counterproposal by Moscow, which made no mention of its own role in the region’s health crisis, was rejected; China supported Russia in both votes.

3 months ago·Hong Kong

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The Hill

WHO passes resolution condemning Russia for causing health emergency in Ukraine

The World Health Organization (WHO) on Thursday passed a resolution condemning Russia for causing a health emergency in Ukraine while rejecting a counterproposal from Russian representatives that d…

3 months ago·Washington, United States

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Channel News Asia

WHO condemns Russia's aggression in Ukraine in rare vote

GENEVA: A World Health Organization assembly on Thursday (May 26) voted to adopt a Western-led resolution condemning Russia's actions in Ukraine which it says led to a health emergency. The resolution was approved by 88 votes in favour and 12 against, with 53 abstentions, the meeting's president Hirok

3 months ago·Singapore

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