At U.N., diplomats wary of regional surge in Israel-Hezbollah conflict
U.N. human rights experts condemned the 'malicious manipulation of thousands of electronic pagers and radios.'
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European court strikes down appeals in Google and Apple cases
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Mongolia sets aside ICC warrant to give Putin a red-carpet welcome
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WHO's new global guidance takes aim at antimicrobial resistance
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Sudan aid deal reached in wake of U.S.-brokered peace talks at Geneva
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U.N. rights chief fears repeat of 2017 atrocities against fleeing Rohingya
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Ukraine nuclear plant's safety deteriorates after drone strike
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WHO declares spread of mpox in Africa a global health emergency
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