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Georgia: probes into alleged electoral fraud

01 Nov 2024
State prosecutors in Georgia are investigating possible election fraud following opposition claims that the results of the recent parliamentary elections were falsified. They will question president Salome Zourabichvili, a vocal critic of the election process; she…

UN: climate change targets ‘far short’ of what is required

01 Nov 2024
The UN has warned that global climate action is ‘falling miles short’ of what is required to avert economic and environmental catastrophe. According to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), current national plans would…

Gaza: Israel’s decision to ban UNRWA widely criticised

01 Nov 2024
The recent decision by the Israeli parliament to ban UNRWA from operating in Israel and Gaza has met with widespread condemnation. Israel has justified the decision by citing alleged links between some UNRWA staff and Hamas,…

USA: outcome of presidential election too close to call

01 Nov 2024
As 5 November draws near, the presidential race between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump is extremely close, with Harris at 48% and Trump at 47% support according to a recent poll. Harris garners stronger personal support,…