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Costa Rica's Grynspan pledges reform in bid for UN chief job

Costa Rica's Grynspan pledges reform in bid for UN chief job

Rebeca Grynspan is upbeat about her chances of becoming the next head of the United Nations, which she insists must become more agile in tackling the world's crises. The Costa Rican former vice-president said she wanted to rebuild global trust in the United Nations if she becomes

Iran says 'good progress' in US talks, next round within a week

Iran says 'good progress' in US talks, next round within a week

Iran and the United States made "significant progress" in talks in Switzerland on Thursday, mediators said, after the latest round of negotiations to avert a war between the longtime foes, and agreed to further discussions next week in Austria. The Oman-mediated negotiations follow repeated threats from Donald

US presses missile issue as new Iran talks to open in Geneva

US presses missile issue as new Iran talks to open in Geneva

The United States and Iran are set to hold indirect talks in Switzerland on Thursday aiming to strike a deal to avert fresh conflict and bring an end to weeks of threats. The new round of negotiations in Geneva comes after the US carried out a massive military build-up

UN's Sudan probe finds 'hallmarks of genocide' in El-Fasher

UN's Sudan probe finds 'hallmarks of genocide' in El-Fasher

The United Nations' independent fact-finding mission on Sudan said on Thursday the siege and capture of El-Fasher by a paramilitary group bore "the hallmarks of genocide". Its investigation concluded that the Rapid Support Forces' (RSF) seizure of the city in Darfur state in October

UN says Israeli actions raise 'ethnic cleansing' fears in West Bank, Gaza

UN says Israeli actions raise 'ethnic cleansing' fears in West Bank, Gaza

Israel's increased attacks and forcible transfers of Palestinians "raise concerns over ethnic cleansing" in the Gaza Strip and West Bank, the United Nations said Thursday. The cumulative impact of Israel's military conduct during the war in Gaza and blockade of the territory, has inflicted

UN Sudan probe finds 'hallmarks of genocide' in El-Fasher

UN Sudan probe finds 'hallmarks of genocide' in El-Fasher

The UN's independent fact-finding mission on Sudan said Thursday the paramilitary siege and capture of El-Fasher bore "the hallmarks of genocide". Its investigation concluded that the Rapid Support Forces's seizure of the Darfur city in last October had inflicted "three days