Virus fears amplify appeals for Syria peace
Human rights experts warily eyeing the first cases of coronavirus in Syria renewed long-ignored calls for an end to the war, this time in the name of health.
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Syria's horrific war marks grim milestone
Almost 5 million children in Syria have known nothing but war for nine years while another 1 million were born as refugees into a harsh life, UNICEF reported.
WEF's top 5 global risks all environmental
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IMF report says global carbon tax needed
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Treaty to fight match-fixing in sports takes effect with European backing
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China dismisses rebuke at U.N. Human Rights Council over Uyghurs
The condemnation came from Australia, Canada, Iceland, Japan and New Zealand, along with 17 European nations.
Almost 71 million people globally have been forced to flee their homes
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Queen reminds Trump of the importance of multilateral virtues
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A record 41 million people are uprooted in their own nations
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In Trump era, Arctic Council steers clear of addressing the climate crisis
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Humans accelerate 1 million species losses as safe habitats are destroyed
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New e-data shipping rules come online to standardize public data
The International Maritime Organization requires industry upgrades and streamlining electronic information exchanges.