News in Brief

News in Brief 31 July 2019

  • UN working ‘intensively’ to stop Ebola in DR Congo, following second case in major border town
  • UN report shows continued economic slowdown for Latin America and Caribbean region
  • UN chief welcomes Greta Thunberg’s decision to sail to Climate Summit
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3'24"

News in Brief 30 July 2019

  • UNICEF budget must triple to fight DRC Ebola outbreak
  • Execution of Bahrainis condemned by UN human rights office, amid allegations of unfair trial
  • Spread some kindness, on International Day of Friendship
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2'31"

News in Brief 29 July 2019

  • UN chief extends condolences to families of China landslide casualties
  • ‘Terrible massacre’ in north-east Nigeria condemned by head of UN refugee agency
  • Scouts encouraged to be human rights defenders at international jamboree
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2'18"

News in Brief 26 July 2019

  • UN food relief agency doubles assistance in DR Congo Ebola hotspots
  • Military chief of UN’s ‘most dangerous mission’, in Mali, confident that progress can be made
  • Eliminating hepatitis calls for ‘bold political leadership, with investments to match,’ UN health chief says
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3'4"

News in Brief 25 July 2019

  • UN chief condemns deadly Somalia attacks on offices visited earlier by UN envoy
  • UN nuclear watchdog agency appoints interim chief, following death of Director General
  • Growing risk of locust swarms in Yemen and Horn of Africa
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2'29"

News in Brief 24 July 2019

  • Switzerland ranked as most innovative country
  • UNICEF delivers cash ‘lifelines’ to millions of desperate Yemeni families
  • Ebola contained in DR Congo, where 91 new cases are reported
  • UN agency maps out route towards zero hunger
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3'18"

News in Brief 23 July 2019

  • ‘The nightmare in Idlib is getting worse’, UN humanitarian official warns
  • Record heatwaves in store for Europe…
  • …and widespread flooding brings destruction to Bangladesh
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2'47"

News in Brief 22 July 2019

  • ‘Deep sadness’ at passing of IAEA Director General Yukiya Amano
  • UN peacekeeping in Mali boosted with addition of 250 UK troops
  • UNESCO chief condemns killing of Afghan radio journalist
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2'55"

News in Brief 19 July 2019

  • Hottest June on record – it's official
  • Don’t panic, support DRC in fight against deadly Ebola virus, UN health agency urges
  • One in two Venezuelan families on the move face ‘drastic’ choices to survive
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3'26"

News in Brief 18 July 2019

  • UN independent experts urge Italy to stop 'criminalising' migrant rescues 
  • In Myanmar, girls trafficked abroad for sex work, says UN independent expert
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