Karabakh: Azerbaijan must ‘guarantee the rights of ethnic Armenians’

“Azerbaijan must also promptly and independently investigate alleged or suspected violations of the right to life reported in the context of its latest military offensive…during which dozens of people, including peacekeepers, were killed,” said, Morris Tidball-Binz, the UN Human Rights Council-appointed Special Rapporteur on extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions. Thousands have moved into Armenia from […]

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‘Azerbaijan not forcing anyone to leave:’ Azeri envoy talks

Ten days after Azerbaijan’s 24-hour offensive in Nagorno-Karabakh, a prospective peace agreement promises to resolve a three-decades-long conflict between Azerbaijan and Armenia. According to Baku, Armenia had occupied the Nagorno-Karabakh region and deployed military forces there even after a 2020 ceasefire, which Azerbaijan perceived as a threat to its security. Now, however, tens of […]

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Movu Robotics: Bringing easier automation to the world’s warehouses

stow Group, a global designer and manufacturer of advanced storage solutions and automated warehouse systems, has launched the new ‘Movu Robotics’ brand, developed to strengthen its Robotics business unit and to meet increasing customer demand for Automation and Robotics solutions. The new brand replaces the name ‘stow Robotics’ as of September 19th 2023. Movu Robotics […]

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US urged to end detention of Venezuelan Special Envoy

They called for his immediate release and for the US “to comply with its obligations under international law…and drop all charges against him.” Allegations Mr. Saab was appointed as a Special Envoy by the Government in Caracas in April 2018 to undertake official missions in Iran to secure humanitarian deliveries, including of food and medicine, […]

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Haiti: International community asked to act fast ‘in name of victims’ of gang violence

The Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry reiterated his call for an international force in his speech to the UN General Assembly on Friday 22 September.  “In the name of the women and girls raped every day, the thousands of families driven from their homes, the children and young people of Haiti, who have been denied the […]

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Human rights defenders face harsh reprisals for partnering with UN

Among the growing trends noted in the report was the increase in people choosing not to cooperate with the UN due to concerns for their safety, or only doing so if kept anonymous. Victims and witnesses in two-thirds of the States listed in the report requested anonymous reporting of reprisals, compared with just a third […]

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Collaboration Football Beer Branding : Carling Emirates FA Cup

The Carling Emirates FA Cup branding has been announced as a new packaging design for the beer brand in the UK to help get fans excited for the football season. The branding includes the beer’s signature logo and information, but is also accented by the Emirates FA Cup trophy alongside cheering fans and the Wembley […]

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UNHRC commits to combatting cyberbullying in forum

The UN Human Rights Council held a forum on cyberbullying among teens on Wednesday, identifying it as a global issue and concern for internet safety, according to a statement released by the organization. Speakers warned of the negative impact of cyberbullying on children, noting that one out of teens between the ages of 13 […]

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I’m a microbiologist and here’s what (and where) I never eat

Every year, around 2.4 million people in the UK get food poisoning – mostly from viral or bacterial contamination. Most people recover within a few days without treatment, but not all are that lucky. As a microbiologist, I’m probably more acutely aware of the risk of food-borne infections than most. Here are some of the […]

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Libya floods: ‘Tragedy is not over’ warns UNICEF

UNICEF stated that many more children are affected due to lack of essential services, such as health, schooling and safe water supply.   “When disasters hit, children are always among the most vulnerable,” said Adele Khodr, UNICEF’s Regional Director, who has just returned from a visit to Al Bayda and Derna. Catastrophic flooding Storm Daniel […]

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