World's aging dams lose storage capacity at alarming rate
Storage loss by 2050 will equal the combined yearly water use of Canada, China, France, a U.N. University report shows.
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New multilingual tool helps organizations monitor threats
Journalists, lawyers, activists, fact checkers, regulators and others have been using a new tool to fight disinformation.
U.N. measure offers legal protection for aid in sanctioned regimes
Proponents said its passage is critical with 339 million people in need of aid and nearly 50 million on the verge of famine.
U.S. backs WTO deadline extension on patent waivers for COVID-19
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Xi and Putin hold talks on sidelines of 8-nation regional security summit
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Widespread racism in focus at U.N. review of U.S. racial justice record
Entrenched racism, white nationalism, aggressive policing and xenophobia stifle the rights of Americans nationwide.
Pandemic sets back childhood vaccinations for first time in 30 years
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U.N. report warns of 'catastrophic' climate failure
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Taliban's grip imperils aid for Afghan civilians
Humanitarian aid agencies and U.N. leaders scrambled to protect civilians in Afghanistan while calling on the Taliban to end fighting and provide assurances.
U.N. rights chief decries reported Israeli spyware abuse on journalists
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Vaccine nationalism clouds the world's pandemic recovery efforts
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COVAX vaccine rollout gets 2 billion doses
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U.S. currency dispute puts IMF role in spotlight
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WHO chief says vaccines alone won't end pandemic
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U.S. formally withdraws from Paris climate accord
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U.N. nuclear treaty ban to enter into force
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