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Lebanon March 16, 2023

Lebanon’s embattled Central Bank chief attends 1st corruption hearing in money-laundering probe

The Central Bank chief of Lebanon, which is grappling with its worst modern financial crisis, attended his first corruption hearing in a money-laundering probe linked to the governor.

Africa March 16, 2023

UN nucelar watchdog: 2.5 tons of uranium are missing in Libya

Tons of natural uranium went missing in Libya, according to a United Nations nuclear watchdog. The disappearance may raise safety and proliferation concerns.

Caribbean March 15, 2023

UN warns Haitian gangs taking over country, extra police support not enough

U.N. special envoy Helen La Lime on Wednesday warned of Haiti's increasingly dire gang crisis, and stated that increased police funding and resources have been insufficient.

Middle East March 15, 2023

UN envoy claims diplomatic effort to end Yemen war underway

The United Nations' special envoy for Yemen said Wednesday that "intense" diplomatic efforts are afoot in smoothing relations between two rival political factions.

Europe March 15, 2023

US sanctions former Bosnian security chief

The U.S. government imposed sanctions on former Bosnian security czar Osman Mehmedagic for alleged abuses of power to enrich himself and collect information on political opponents.

Lebanon March 15, 2023

Lebanon's Central Bank chief once again charged with corruption, along with his brother, an associate

Riad Salameh, his brother, and an associate were all charged with corruption and detained in Lebanon. Salameh failed to show up for questioning regarding a money laundering scheme.

Russia March 15, 2023

UK turns Russophobia argument on Moscow, claims greatest threat to Russian society is war in Ukraine

The U.K. attempted to turn Moscow's "Russophobia" claims on their head after it accused the Kremlin of being the greatest threat to Russian culture and society with its ongoing war.

Europe March 13, 2023

UN head calls for scientist to serve 'cold, hard facts' that will push governments to curb climate change

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres asked scientists to serve facts which will push governments to make policies aimed at combatting climate change,

Syria March 13, 2023

UN commission claims international community, Syrian government didn't react to earthquake quickly enough

A United Nations commission claims Syria's government and the international community didn't act quickly following the earthquake that hit Turkey and Syria.

Italy March 13, 2023

Italy estimates 680K migrants in Libya want to cross Mediterranean Sea for Europe

An Italian report suggests that nearly 700,000 people are waiting for an opportunity to migrate from Libya to Europe. However, a U.N. official has challenged the report’s credibility.