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US, NATO role in Ukraine risks ‘catastrophic consequences’: Russia
The involvement of the United States and NATO in the war in Ukraine risks bringing “catastrophic consequences,” Russia warned Thursday in a speech ... World News -
Swiss suicide assist doctor acquitted after 5-year legal battle
A Swiss doctor who helped a healthy elderly woman to commit suicide alongside her seriously-ill husband was acquitted by a Geneva court after a ... World News -
Under-funded WHO seeks expanded role in future health crises after COVID-19
The World Health Organization will push at its board meeting this week for an expanded role in tackling the next global health emergency after ... Coronavirus -
UN chief calls for reform of ‘biased’ financial system at Pakistan aid conference
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres called on Monday for sweeping reform of the international financial system to allow for low-income countries ... World News -
War crimes committed by Yemen’s Houthis since truce expiry, says UN
Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi militia has committed war crimes since the expiry of a peace agreement last month, the United Nations’ human rights chief ... Gulf -
Protesters march in Geneva against WTO role in agriculture amid food security crisis
Around 500 people marched in Geneva Saturday slamming free trade’s role in a global food security crisis, as the WTO prepared to host global trade ... World News -
Fire next to Geneva airport disrupts flights
Flights to and from Geneva Airport were disrupted on Friday after a major fire broke out just beyond the perimeter fence, a spokesman for ... World News -
US-Russia talks on security, Ukraine to be held in Geneva
Washington and Moscow will hold talks on security and the Ukraine conflict in Geneva on January 10, Russia’s foreign ministry said Tuesday. For all ... World News -
Moscow hopes US ‘serious’ in seeking dialogue in new talks this week
Russia on Tuesday said high-level talks with the United States this week will show how “serious” Washington is in seeking genuine dialogue with Moscow ... World News -
Eighteenth-century villa in Geneva with lakeside views to host Biden-Putin summit
Switzerland’s foreign ministry says an 18th-century manor house in the middle of a public park with lakeside views will host the summit between US ... Features -
Biden, Putin set to meet in 18th-century Swiss villa for summit on June 16
US President Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin are set to hold their June 16 summit in an 18th-century Swiss villa overlooking Lake ... World News -
Ahead of Geneva talks, thousands of Cypriots march for peace
Thousands of Cypriots from both sides of a dividing line splitting their island marched for peace on Saturday, ahead of informal talks in Geneva next ... World News -
Geneva international watch expo goes online before shifting to Shanghai
Geneva’s international expo of fine watches opened Wednesday with an online 2021 edition before shifting next week to Shanghai, where the coronavirus ... Features -
WHO says influenza-like illness post COVID-19 vaccinations expected side effect
The World Health organization said on Monday a subcommittee has concluded that the benefit-risk balance of the COVID-19 vaccines remains favorable ... Coronavirus -
As WTO boss, Nigeria’s Okonjo-Iweala to work on stalled issues such as over-fishing
The World Trade Organization’s (WTO) first female and first African director-general Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala began work on Monday, ending a six-month ... Economy -
UNHCR: Rohingya must have choice on going to Bangladesh island
Rohingya refugees must be able to make free and informed decisions about relocating to Bangladesh’s Bhashan Char island, the United Nations refugee ... World News -
Swiss doctors urge vulnerable to COVID-19 to put end-of-life wishes on paper
Swiss doctors have urged those vulnerable to COVID-19 complications to record their wishes for end-of-life care in advance to help ease pressure on ... Coronavirus
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