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Analysis-Russian veto points to 'grim future' for North Korea sanctions enforcement
Russia's move to effectively disband the panel of experts monitoring longstanding United Nations sanctions against North Korea points to a "grim future" for the sanctions enforcement, three former members of the panel told Reuters. Russia vetoed the annual renewal of the multinational panel of experts on Thursday, which has spent the last 15 years monitoring U.N. sanctions against North Korea over its nuclear weapons and ballistic missile programs. China, North Korea's only military ally and i
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Nick Cave says he has ‘feelings of culpability’ over sons' deaths
Nick Cave has said “there can’t help but be feelings of culpability” over the deaths of his sons as it is “against nature” to bury a child.
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UN top court orders Israel to open more land crossings for aid into Gaza
The top United Nations court on Thursday ordered Israel to take measures to improve the humanitarian situation in Gaza, including opening more land crossings to allow food, water, fuel and other supplies into the war-ravaged enclave. The International Court of Justice issued two new so-called provisional measures in a case brought by South Africa accusing Israel of acts of genocide in its military campaign launched after the Oct. 7 attacks by Hamas. Israel denies it is committing genocide and ac
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German collector turns back time as clocks go forward
Some 366 clocks cover the walls in the living room of 76-year-old Werner Stechbarth's apartment in Munich, the haul from a life spent criss-crossing the globe.His initial goal to have a clock for every day of the year -- a target of 366 for leap years like 2024 -- was reached long ago.
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Hezbollah militants among dozens killed in Israeli strikes on Syria’s Aleppo
At least 38 people confirmed dead in strikes, including five members of Hezbollah
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New sites chosen for pedestrian crossings to make road safer
Pedestrian crossings are expected to appear early next year in Elm Grove after residents called for action to make the road safer.
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Calls for 'smartphone free' childhood grow in UK
It is the question many adults dread being asked by their children: when can I have a smartphone?Academic research combined with parents' own experiences have created a sense of dread about a child's request for a phone.
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