Five million children worldwide die before fifth birthday, says UN
Almost half of deaths occur in babies’ first month and most could be prevented with better healthcare according to campaigners Five million children worldwide died...
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UN rights chief urges rapid inquiry after 28 die in Burkina Faso town
Volker Türk says investigation launched by government into deaths in mainly Fulani and Muslim area should be rapid and open The head of the United...
Cop15 half-time report: China prompts fears of new ‘Copenhagen moment’
Negotiators say divisions mean risk is growing of a weak final agreement similar to Denmark summit in 2009 Talks to halt the destruction of nature...
UN to investigate use of ‘parental alienation’ tactic in custody cases
Fears an increase in allegations, particularly against mothers, of deliberately alienating a child against the other parent in domestic abuse cases may put victims at...
Canada and China prepare to open Cop15 biodiversity summit despite rifts
Ministers and experts say disputes between co-hosts unlikely to disrupt efforts to reach deal on protecting natural world More than 10,000 scientists, government officials and...
UN to vote on new tax convention proposed by African states
Developing nations hope draft resolution will pave way for fresh talks on global tax policy Developing nations are hoping to secure greater power over global...
EU reversal of stance on loss and damage turns tables on China at Cop27
China is responsible for more cumulative emissions than any country other than the US Cop27 live – latest news updates Late on Thursday night in...
US and Mexico call for international force to break gangs’ stranglehold on Haiti
Scheduled session brought forward in view of dire conditions – rampant gang violence, a cholera outbreak and escalating famine The US and Mexico have proposed...
Tigray rebels tortured and killed civilians in renewed fighting, survivors claim
Witnesses claim the attacks in Amhara region last month were carried out on those the TPLF suspected of supporting Ethiopian federal forces Tigrayan rebel forces...
Record numbers of people risking lives to cross Darién Gap to US
More than 150,000 fleeing poverty have reached Panama so far this year in pursuit of American dream The humanitarian crisis in Darién Gap has reached...
