United Nations
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Switzerland’s neutrality rethink
feature The Alpine nation’s historic neutrality is up for debate as it considers allowing its weapons to move to Ukraine
By Richard Windsor, The Week UK Published
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Cop15’s ‘historic’ biodiversity agreement
feature ’30 by 30’ UN deal will protect 30% of world’s land and water vital for biodiversity by 2030
By The Week Staff Published
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Milestone conservation agreement reached at UN biodiversity conference
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By Devika Rao Published
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French baguette awarded UNESCO heritage status
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By Kelsee Majette Published
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The international problem of modern slavery
Speed Read Why does slavery still exist in modern society, and what is being done to combat it?
By Justin Klawans Published
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What happened at COP27?
Speed Read Leaders and activists met in Egypt at a precarious time for the planet
By Devika Rao Last updated
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Negotiators reportedly strike deal on U.N. climate talks
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By Justin Klawans Published
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Australia accused of ‘clear breach’ of human rights obligations
Speed Read UN inspectors were denied access to jails in New South Wales and medical facilities in Queensland
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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United Nations votes 143-5 to condemn Russia's 'attempted illegal annexation' of Ukraine provinces
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By Peter Weber Published
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UN rejects Russia's request for secret vote on Ukraine referendum
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By Devika Rao Published
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What happened at the 77th UN General Assembly?
Speed Read 'We are gridlocked in colossal global dysfunction'
By Devika Rao Published
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UN secretary general calls for windfall tax on fossil fuel companies: 'Polluters must pay'
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By Catherine Garcia Published
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Climate crisis and Ukraine main topics of UN General Assembly
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By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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How Pakistan can recover from deadly flooding
feature More than 33m people in the debt-ridden country have been affected by ‘monsoon on steroids’
By The Week Staff Published
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