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Europe · MoscowThe chair of an independent Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine said on Friday that it had concluded that war crimes had been committed in Ukraine following investigations conducted in four regions of the country. His address follows investigations in Kyiv, Chernihiv, Kharkiv and Sumy where the commission visited 27 places and interviewed more than 150 victims.See the Story
UN-mandated inquiry concludes war crimes were committed in Ukraine
45% Center coverage: 70 sources
Middle East · JerusalemIsraeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid recommitted Israel to the two-state outcome in a United Nations speech on Thursday. The speech also aligns Lapid more closely with President Joe Biden, who made a similar call in his General Assembly remarks on Tuesday. Lapid's coalition no longer has the number of seats for a majority heading into the Nov. 1 election.See the Story
Israeli PM Lapid backs two-state solution with Palestinians
38% Left coverage: 40 sources
US & Canada · Phnom PenhKhieu Samphan, the last surviving senior leader of Cambodia's Khmer Rouge regime, has failed in his appeal to overturn his genocide conviction. The final verdict brings a close to a court process stretching 16 years, costing $500 million. The communist movement seized control of Cambodia in April 1975, unleashing a reign of terror lasting almost four years in the South-East Asian nation. An estimated 2 million people died due to mass starvation, political persecution and mass killings, a catastrophic forced evacuation of the capital Phnom Penh.See the Story
Cambodia's war crimes court upholds conviction against last surviving Khmer Rouge leader
47% Center coverage: 44 sources
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International · KampalaSeven cases, including one death, have been confirmed in Uganda. At least six candidate vaccines are in different stages of development. None of the current Ebola vaccines are effective against the Sudan strain. Early identification of cases and treatment of symptoms greatly increases the chances of survival. WHO is working with developers to determine which of the vaccines may be suitable for evaluation during this outbreak.See the Story
Uganda has confirmed seven Ebola cases so far, one death
42% Center coverage: 26 sources
ImmigrationBoat carrying 120-170 migrants and refugees, mostly Syrians, Lebanese and Palestinians. Passengers included women, children, men and elderly people. At least 20 people were transferred to the hospital in the city of Tartous, some in a serious condition. News reports said boat was believed to be en route to Europe, but it is unclear what led to sinking.See the Story
At least 70 dead in latest ‘tragic’ shipwreck, off Syria coast: UN agencies
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CoronavirusOn average, countries have vaccinated around three-quarters of health care workers and older people. But there is minimal vaccine booster coverage in all countries, and there are low vaccination rates in poorer countries. ‘It’s time to build political momentum to finish the job on COVID-19’See the Story
Build momentum to ‘finish the job’ and end COVID-19 pandemic, Guterres urges
100% Center coverage: 1 sources
Ukraine · UkraineThe proposed caucus would include Pope Francis, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Secretary General Antonio Guterres. The intention is to create a diplomatic channel that complements those that already exist to interact with the parties in conflict, reduce tensions and channel mediation. Mexico has already presented its proposal to the parties involved.See the Story
At UN, Mexico proposes a high-level diplomatic delegation to mediate between Russia and Ukraine
100% Center coverage: 1 sources
Say ‘yes to a world united among peoples,’ urges Holy See
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InternationalPrime Minister Al-Kadhimi paid tribute to the “martyrs of Iraq’ who had sacrificed their lives in defense of the values of justice, democracy and human rights. Iraq looked forward to receiving further UN support to reconstruct areas affected and occupied by ISIL terrorists.See the Story
With help, Iraq’s spirit of hope, forward-looking youths can keep nascent democracy on track, Prime Minister says
100% Center coverage: 1 sources
European Council President deplores Russia’s ‘web of lies’ used to justify aggression
100% Center coverage: 1 sources
Pakistan · PakistanPakistan has never seen a starker and more devastating example of the impact of global warming, Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif said. To date, more than 1,500 people have been killed, including 552 children. More than 13,000 kilometres of roads have been damaged; one million homes have been destroyed and another million damaged.See the Story
Flood-ravaged Pakistan’s leader appeals for urgent global support in UN address
100% Center coverage: 1 sources
