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Greenland: A Brief Chronicle of a US Historical Interest
- Inter Press Service
BARCELONA, Spain, Apr 01 (IPS) - “…I am convinced that Greenland's importance to U.S. interests will grow. Thanks to geography, historical ties (…), the United States has the inside track when competing for influence in Greenland (even as the Chinese have now started making regular visits)…” This quote from a diplomatic cable sent by the U.S. embassy in Copenhagen to Washington might seem recent, perhaps just before President Trump’s abrupt announcement of his intentions to “buy” or “annex” Greenland from Denmark, but that is not the case.
Lebanon: UN expresses deep concern over latest Israeli airstrikes, in call for restraint
- UN News
The United Nations on Tuesday expressed deep concern over the latest escalation of violence in Lebanon, despite the fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, following an Israeli airstrike in southern Beirut that reportedly killed four people – including a woman – and injured several others.
Sudan on brink of famine as fighting ravages Darfur, UN warns
- UN News
The humanitarian crisis in Sudan is spiralling as rival militaries continue to battle for control of the country, with the UN expressing profound alarm on Monday over escalating hostilities, particularly in North Darfur.
Gaza aid worker killings: One humanitarian still missing in mass grave
- UN News
UN humanitarians and partners on Tuesday expressed deep shock at the killing of 15 colleagues on duty in southern Gaza by Israeli forces whose remains were recovered on Sunday from a shallow grave after a week-long rescue operation, noting that one worker is still missing.
Gaza: UN relief chief demands ‘answers and justice’ following killings of first responders
- UN News
The UN Emergency Relief Coordinator Tom Fletcher on Monday called for “justice and answers” after Israeli forces killed eight Palestinian medics, six civil defence first responders and a UN staff member in an attack in southern Gaza.
UN chief strongly condemns killing of Kenyan peacekeeper in Central African Republic
- UN News
The UN Secretary-General on Saturday strongly condemned an attack on peacekeepers serving with UN mission MINUSCA in the Central African Republic which left one Kenyan ‘blue helmet’ dead.
Haiti reaches ‘yet another crisis point’ as gangs tighten their grip
- UN News
The UN human rights chief sounded the alarm on Friday over the rapidly deteriorating situation in Haiti, calling it a “catastrophe” fuelled by gang violence, widespread impunity and a political process that is hanging by a thread.
Despite renewed conflict in eastern DR Congo, protection for civilians is paramount: Keita
- UN News
As the conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has intensified in recent months, the UN peacekeeping mission, MONUSCO, has been working to protect civilians - including in areas under the control of the Rwandan-backed M23 armed group in North Kivu province.
Tens of millions risk starvation as funding cuts deepen crises in DR Congo: WHO, WFP
- UN News
Sharply declining aid could force tens of millions across the globe who rely on food aid into extreme hunger and starvation, the World Food Programme (WFP) warned on Friday.
‘Perfect storm’ in South Sudan demands urgent action, says Guterres
- UN News
Secretary-General António Guterres warned on Friday of a rapidly deteriorating crisis in South Sudan, calling for urgent dialogue, the immediate release of detained officials and renewed commitment to the 2018 peace agreement.
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