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Food Prices Could Skyrocket 20 Percent if Russia Ukraine War Persists
Damian Mason, farm owner, agricultural economist and author of "Food Fear" joined Cheddar News to talk about how the Russian invasion of Ukraine is putting pressure on commodities, which could lead to a 20 percent price hike according to...
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Ukraine president strikes conciliatory tone to avoid potential 'World War III'
Fighting between Ukrainian and Russian forces is continuing across multiple fronts around the country.
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Alarm over ISIL resurgence in Syria
In an interview with Al Jazeera, the UN’s special envoy for Syria cited worrying signs of a resurgence in the desert.
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UN needs to enter China 'without restrictions or limitations': Antonio Guterres
In an exclusive interview with CBC News chief political correspondent Rosemary Barton, UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres says the United Nations is engaged in a "serious negotiation" with China about granting UN officials access to...
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World leaders call for pandemic treaty
More than 20 heads of government and global agencies are calling for a treaty on international pandemic preparedness. Canada, the U.S., Russia and China are not among signatories.
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Climate Tops UN General Assembly Concerns Even as Nations Fall Short of Paris Accords
World leaders are gathered for a meeting of the UN General Assembly this week, and at the top of the list of global concerns is the fight against climate change. Esther Pan Sloane, head of partnerships, policy, and communications, United...
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Falling Short of Climate Pledges to Developing Nations Could Have Huge Consequences
Amid climate week in New York City, the UN General Assembly has gathered to discuss the crisis, but despite dire warnings of the growing threat, pledges to aid the poorest nations least able to adapt have gone unmet. Deborah Brosnan,...
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UN rights council to investigate crimes during Gaza conflict
UN Human Rights Council will also investigate ‘systematic’ abuses in the occupied Palestinian territories and Israel.
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Women's rights threatened in Afghanistan
Taliban advances are raising fears that women's rights could be eliminated in Afghanistan. During their rule from 1996-2001, the Taliban closed schools for girls, and women were not allowed to work in most professions.
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Kabul families say children killed in US drone attack
Ten people from a Kabul neighbourhood killed in US drone attack – Washington claims ISKP fighters were the target.
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A European take on US politics | The Bottom Line
Former French ambassador to Washington gives assessment of global politics and offers advice to the Biden White House.
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Israel warns it will bomb Gaza schools as strikes escalate
Israel warns it will bomb Gaza schools as strikes escalate.
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Roger Waters condemns Israel’s military offensive in Gaza
Roger Waters condemns Israel’s military offensive in Gaza.
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Dozens of Palestinian families evacuate tower block under threat
Dozens of Palestinian families evacuate tower block under threat.
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UN rights office gets mandate to document Sri Lanka war crimes
The resolution received 22 votes in favour and 11 against, including China and Pakistan, and 14 abstentions including India.
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Cameroon: Child victims of Boko Haram violence struggle to survive
The United Nations estimates that two million children in Cameroon need urgent humanitarian assistance.