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Ukraine September 6, 2022

UN inspectors find damage to Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia buildings housing 'fresh' nuclear fuel, radioactive waste

The UN's International Atomic Energy Agency documented damage to Zaphorizhzhia nuclear power plant buildings that house "fresh" nuclear fuel and solid radioactive waste.

Ukraine September 6, 2022

Ukraine's Zelenskyy warns of 'radiation disaster' ahead of IAEA mission report on Zaporizhzhia

Ukrainian President Voldymyr Zelenskyy warned again the continued threat of a "radiation disaster" at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant as the IAEA plans to release its findings.

United Kingdom September 4, 2022

Britain's new prime minister: Who will it be and when does the term begin?

Liz Truss stands ready to take control as polling among party members consistently showed her in a commanding lead over rival Rishi Sunak following Boris Johnson's resignation.

North Korea September 2, 2022

North Korea slams UN human rights expert as 'US puppet'

Elizabeth Salmon lamented the lack of cooperation and information from North Korea, which will complicate her mission as special rapporteur on human rights in the country.

Ukraine September 2, 2022

Russia accuses Ukraine of installing spies at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant amid IAEA inspection

Russia has accused Ukraine of attempting to install spies at that Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant as the United Nations nuclear watchdog inspects the site.

White House September 1, 2022

White House welcomes UN report on China's human rights violations, but Biden-Xi meeting still on the table

The White House said it welcomes a UN report detailing China's potential human rights abuses against Uyghurs but did not dismiss the idea of a meeting between Biden and Xi.

Ukraine September 1, 2022

UN nuclear agency completes first tour of besieged nuclear power plant, will establish 'continued presence'

A 14-person team from the UN's International Atomic Energy Agency will have a "continued presence" at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant on Thursday.

Media September 1, 2022

MSNBC blogger endorses UN condemnation of DeSantis 'anti-riot' bill: Florida is now a 'global embarrassment'

After a U.N. racial justice committee warned about Gov. Ron DeSantis' "anti-riot" bill, MSNBC blogger Ja'han Jones called the state an "international embarrassment."

Ukraine September 1, 2022

Reactor at Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant shut down after shelling in the area

The Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant had one of its reactors shut down amid shelling in the area, and Russian and Ukrainian authorities are trading blame for the violence.

Ukraine September 1, 2022

UN nuclear team arrives at Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia plant after shelling delayed travel

The UN team from the International Atomic Energy Agency arrived at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant after shelling nearby delayed their arrival.