World events

China: US Consulate in Chengdu to be closed

In retaliation for the closure of the Chinese consulate in Houston, the People's Republic of China asked the United States to close its consulate in Chengdu...

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UNICEF warns: Child vaccination rates have dropped

The United Nations and its affiliated children's fund (UNICEF) have warned that vaccination of young children will decrease during the coronavirus pandemic.

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UN Special Rapporteur Criticizes Trump's "Effect" on Freedom of Expression in the World

David Kay, the UN Special Rapporteur on freedom of expression and opinion, spoke to reporters on Monday…

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China and the US face off over sanctions over Hong Kong

Trump announces new sanctions on Hong Kong in protest of China's security law, aimed at condemning "repressive behavior"...

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World Health Organization: Without adherence to principles, this pandemic will only get worse and worse

The Director-General of the World Health Organization warned of the "wrong path" in the process of combating the Covid-19 pandemic in "many countries",…

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The Islamic Republic's role in pushing half of the Lebanese people below the poverty line

Protesters once again took to the streets of Beirut on Saturday this week to protest the collapse of their country's economy...

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UN: Corona crisis will destroy decades of world progress

The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals are the most comprehensive agreement that addresses ways to end poverty, eliminate...

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The United States officially withdrew from the World Health Organization.

The United States has ended its cooperation with the World Health Organization. Trump announced in May that his country intended to withdraw from the organization…

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