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Communities vs. Datacentres
- Inter Press Service
LONDON, July 20 (IPS) - Few things unite Donald Trump’s most ardent supporters with the Democratic Party’s progressive wing, but datacentres are one of them. Across the USA, communities are joining forces across the political divide to oppose developments few want but governments seem determined to impose.
Palestine Must Not Disappear
- Inter Press Service
LONDON, July 20 (IPS) - We have just concluded a visit to the West Bank, Israel, Jordan and Lebanon. From all that we have witnessed and heard, our inescapable conclusion is that the government of Prime Minister Netanyahu, and in particular Ministers Smotrich and Ben-Gvir, aim to make Palestine disappear physically, economically, culturally and politically. Yet other governments either are choosing not to see this or lack the will to take meaningful concerted action.
Health response brings lifesaving care closer to thousands in Yemen
- UN News
Thousands of people in some of Yemen's most conflict-affected communities are receiving lifesaving health care closer to home, thanks to funding from the UN aid coordination office (OCHA) through the Yemen Humanitarian Fund.
From the General Assembly to Harlem: Mandela’s call to action endures
- UN News
Sixty-seven minutes. That is how long volunteers spent serving lunch to people experiencing food insecurity at Refettorio Harlem in New York City last week – one for every year Nelson Mandela gave to public service.
Ukraine: Deadly Russian attacks severely damage aid warehouses
- UN News
Russian attacks and drone strikes killed at least two children and injured dozens more across Ukraine over recent days while severely damaging three critical aid warehouses, UN agencies reported on Monday.
Middle East: Civilians again under fire as US-Iran strikes continue
- UN News
As the United States and Iran trade deadly attacks for a second week, the UN continues to call for de-escalation while highlighting the devastation caused to civilians and critical infrastructure across the Middle East.
‘I consider it a miracle’: Pregnant woman pulled from post-quake rubble in Venezuela
- UN News
When a 12-story apartment building pancaked in La Guaira, Venezuela, following two powerful earthquakes late last month, panic ensued to save people injured or trapped under the rubble.
Moon Day focuses growing concerns around space junk
- UN News
Amid surging lunar exploration, the UN on Monday urged governments to ensure that humanity's return to the Moon does not come at the expense of planet Earth – or the long-term sustainability of space.
LIVE: Haiti endures violence and hunger, but hopes grow for a more secure future
- UN News
After years of violence perpetrated by gangs, widespread insecurity and the displacement of almost 1.5 million people as well as growing humanitarian needs, Haitians are glimpsing signs of hope as a path to democratic elections begins to emerge. At UN Headquarters in New York, the 15-member Security Council discusses what next for Haiti. Full live coverage below.
Ukraine: UN condemns overnight attack on Kyiv
- UN News
United Nations agencies have deplored a fresh Russian assault on the Ukrainian capital Kyiv which left at least one person dead and a dozen injured.
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