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Ukraine demands action after Russia seizes ships
World

Ukraine demands action after Russia seizes ships

Ukraine demanded the release of its sailors and more sanctions against Moscow on Monday after the Russian navy fired on…
Home ‘most dangerous place’ for women: UN study
Society

Home ‘most dangerous place’ for women: UN study

More than half the women who were murdered worldwide last year were killed by their partners or family members, making…
In South Sudan, a new approach in ending child soldiers’ use
World

In South Sudan, a new approach in ending child soldiers’ use

JUBA, South Sudan (AP) — After coming face to face with “unpredictable” gun-waving children almost 25 years ago, the former…
50 injured in rebel poison gas attack: Syrian state TV
Middle East

50 injured in rebel poison gas attack: Syrian state TV

DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — At least 50 civilians were being treated Saturday following a suspected poison gas attack by Syrian…
Yemeni officials: UN envoy in front-line city of Hodeida
Middle East

Yemeni officials: UN envoy in front-line city of Hodeida

  SANAA, Yemen (AP) — Yemeni officials say the UN special envoy has arrived in the Red Sea port city…
Greenhouse gases in atmosphere hit new high: UN
Environment

Greenhouse gases in atmosphere hit new high: UN

The levels of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, the main driver of climate change, have hit a new record high,…
Yemen peace talks likely in early December: Mattis
Middle East

Yemen peace talks likely in early December: Mattis

  WASHINGTON (Reuters) – US Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said on Wednesday that peace talks between Yemen’s warring parties were…
Aid group: 85,000 children may have died of hunger in Yemen
Middle East

Aid group: 85,000 children may have died of hunger in Yemen

  SANAA, Yemen (AP) — An estimated 85,000 children under age 5 may have died of hunger and disease since…
UN prepares ground for Yemen peace talks as battles flare
Middle East

UN prepares ground for Yemen peace talks as battles flare

  UN envoy Martin Griffiths was preparing Tuesday to head to war-torn Yemen to lay the groundwork for peace talks…
Yemeni Houthis halt missile attacks on Saudi coalition, raising peace prospects
Egypt

Yemeni Houthis halt missile attacks on Saudi coalition, raising peace prospects

  DUBAI (Reuters) – Houthi rebels in Yemen said on Monday they were halting drone and missile attacks on Saudi…
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