“Over the past week, we have seen alarming violence erupt in the Oromia region as well as in Tigray”, said UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet.
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Globally, millions of children are at a heightened risk of polio and measles – dangerous but preventable diseases – amid disruptions to vital immunization programmes due to the coronavirus pandemic, UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and World Health Organization (WHO) have said.
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For farmers in Myanmar, the COVID-19 pandemic is adding to growing unpredictability, in a sector already struggling to cope with the effects of climate change. The UN is working closely with the country’s government to help them to adapt and thrive.
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I warmly congratulate Mr Joe Biden on his victory in the US presidential election and look forward to meeting him at the earliest possible opportunity.
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On November 8, 1895, German-Dutch physicist Wilhelm Röntgen made a discovery that would transform medical diagnosis and later earn him the first ever Nobel prize in physics.
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"I am honored and humbled by the trust the American people have placed in me and in Vice President-elect Harris," Biden said in a statement.
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Amazon has issued a $50 price drop on the newly released Apple Watch SE, with units available for just $229. Chances are this deal won't last long, so if you're looking for an early Black Friday deal on new hardware, this offer fits the bill.
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However, the former vice president is looking beyond the drama of election vote-counting and towards a transition.
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News that the coronavirus has crossed from humans into mink, mutated and then jumped back again has generated understandable concern.
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Everyone thinks Joe Biden is going to win Pennsylvania, which means everyone thinks Joe Biden is going to be the next president of the United States. But as of 8:50 a.m. Eastern on Friday, Nov. 6, none of the major decision desks had stepped out on a limb and called the race.
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