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World News in Brief: Gaza crossings closed, fighting in Sudan continues, Afghanistan quake victims
The escalating violence in the Middle East region is compounding an already dire humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
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SECURITY COUNCIL LIVE: Melania Trump presides over historic session on children in conflict
The UN Security Council is convening in New York under extraordinary circumstances: amid escalating conflict in the Middle East and repeated calls from the UN for restraint by all sides, the Council turns its attention to a long-standing but under-addressed crisis facing children in war zones. The United States, which holds the rotating presidency for March, decided to have First Lady Melania Trump chair the meeting. Usually, the UN ambassador or senior official of the country holding the presidency takes the gavel. While there have been instances of First Ladies taking part in Security C
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MIDDLE EAST LIVE: Strikes continue from US, Israel and Iran as UN urges restraint
Violent escalation in the Middle East has entered a third day as coordinated US and Israeli strikes against Iran aimed at regime change continue to cause loss of life and damage across the region, prompting Iranian missile and drone counter-strikes hitting targets in multiple countries. Explosions, airspace closures and military alerts have been reported from Tehran to the Gulf states and beyond. Follow our live coverage with updates from across the United Nations system. UN News app users can follow here.
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Iran crisis: Nuclear watchdog urges restraint amid ongoing strikes
As the violent escalation in the Middle East entered a third day on Monday sparked by the bombing of Iran by Israel and the United States, the head of the UN atomic energy agency urged a return to diplomacy, given the “increasing risk to nuclear safety” in the region.
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Deadly bombing of Iran primary school ‘a grave violation of humanitarian law’: UNESCO
The UN education agency, UNESCO, says that the bombing of a primary school during the US and Israeli military attacks on Iran on Saturday constitutes a grave violation of humanitarian law.
World News
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Markets digest bank earnings after recent turmoil
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Still haven't filed your taxes? Here's what you need to know
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Retail spending fell in March as consumers pull back
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Analysis: Fox News is about to enter the true No Spin Zone
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Silicon Valley Bank collapse renews calls to address disparities impacting entrepreneurs of color
World Sports
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UFC president Dana White does not expect punishment for domestic violence incident
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Lionel Messi scores for Paris Saint-Germain in first game back since World Cup triumph
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Zach Johnson isn't discounting Tiger Woods for the Ryder Cup
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Australian Open draw: Rafael Nadal begins title defense with tough test in opening round
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The Boston Celtics become the first team to hit 30 wins this season with victory over the New Orleans Pelicans
