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- Travel Restrictions Related to COVID-19
- Middle East
- Deputy Secretary-GEneral
- Security Council
- Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Central African Republic
- International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People
- International Organization for Migration
- Malaysia/COVID-19
- Armenia/Azerbaijan
- Solomon Islands
- Somalia
TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS RELATED TO COVID-19
In a statement, the Secretary-General commended the Government and scientists and health community of South Africa for acting early to identify the emergence of a new COVID-19 variant.
The Secretary-General said he is now deeply concerned about the isolation of southern African countries due to new COVID-19 travel restrictions.
As he and others have long warned, low vaccine rates are a breeding ground for variants.
The people of Africa cannot be blamed for the immorally low level of vaccinations available on the continent – and they should not be penalized for identifying and sharing crucial science and health information with the world.
The Secretary-General appeals to all governments to consider repeated testing for travelers, together with other appropriate and truly effective measures, with the objective of avoiding the risk of transmission so as to allow for travel and economic engagement.
MIDDLE EAST
The Secretary-General spoke this morning at the General Assembly meeting on the establishment of a Middle East zone free of nuclear weapons and other weapons of mass destruction. He reiterated his call upon all parties in the region to exercise restraint and avoid escalation.
He added that the return to dialogue on the full and effective implementation of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, or JCPOA, is an important step.
DEPUTY SECRETARY-GENERAL
The Deputy Secretary-General, Amina Mohammed, is in London today to give the 2021 Annual Lecture at the Royal African Society on just transitions and investing in sustainable recovery.
Earlier in the day – in Geneva - the Deputy Secretary-General attended the Building Bridges Conference on sustainable finance. She also briefed Member States and met with senior UN officials there.
She will be back at home here in New York tomorrow.
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Published: 29th Nov 2021 06:41:17 By: United Nations
United Nations Video: Ireland on Lebanon, DPR Korea and Iran - Security Council Stakeout (29 November 2021)
Informal comments to the media by Geraldine Byrne Nason, Permanent Representative of Ireland to the United Nations, on Lebanon, the DPRK and the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).
Published: 29th Nov 2021 03:31:33 By: United Nations
United Nations Video: "Plight of women, children and men in Libya requires greater action" - ICC Prosecutor
During his first briefing to the Security Council, the Chief Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) Karim Khan said, “cogent and coherent allegations” continue to arise from Libya, and this requires a “new focus” from the Office of the Prosecutor, as well as “more engagement and more support” from the Council.
He said, “the plight of women and children and men is something that requires greater action.”
Khan, who succeeded Fatou Bensouda as Chief Prosecutor on 16 June said, “I hope in my next report I will be able to set out clear objectives, and a roadmap that will give clarity on these important matters and would help to more transparently and clearly communicate what is the plan, what are we hoping to do, and how we hoping to achieve it.”
The Office of the Prosecutor presents its reports concerning cases in Libya in semi-annual briefings to the Council.
Khan said, “we need to redefine success for the Court. Success does not simply mean the numbers of trials or the number of proceedings in the Hague. Success means narrowing accountability, supporting national authorities looking at imaginative ways in which we work together, not separately and divided but in a united manner.”
Published: 29th Nov 2021 01:23:14 By: United Nations
United Nations Video: Omicron - WHO has designated B.1.1.529 as a Variant of Concern (VOC) | COVID-19 | United Nations
Based on evidence indicative of a detrimental change in COVID-19 epidemiology, the Technical Advisory Group on SARS-CoV-2 Virus Evolution (TAG-VE) has advised the World Health Organization (WHO) that this variant should be designated as a VOC, and the WHO has designated B.1.1.529 as a Variant of Concern (VOC) named Omicron.
The TAG-VE is an independent group of experts that periodically monitors and evaluates the evolution of SARS-CoV-2 and assesses if specific mutations and combinations of mutations alter the behaviour of the virus.
WHO's COVID-19 Technical lead Dr Maria Van Kerkhove today (26 Nov) said, “based upon the information that we have, particularly from South Africa, they have advised WHO that this variant should be classified as a variant of concern. So, today we are announcing
Van Kerkhove said, “Omicron, B.1.1.529, is named as a variant of concern because it has some concerning properties. This variant has a large number of mutations and some of these mutations have some worrying characteristics. Right now, there are many studies that are underway. There's a lot of work that is ongoing in South Africa and in other countries to better characterize the variant itself in terms of transmissibility, in terms of severity and any impact on our countermeasures, like the use of diagnostics, therapeutics or vaccines. So far, there's little information, but those studies are underway, so we need researchers to have the time to carry those out. And WHO will inform the public and our partners and our member states as soon as we have more information."
She noted that “once a variant is classified as a variant of concern, it's really important that we have good SARS-CoV-2 surveillance around the world, including better genomic sequencing, because we want to be able to detect this variant where it is circulating. It's also really important that studies are undertaken in the field to look at any clusters and also the studies that are needed in the lab to look to see if there's any changes in severity, any changes in our impact on diagnostics, therapeutics or vaccines."
The WHO scientist informed that the TAG-VE will be meeting regularly about Omicron. She said, “it will take days to weeks for some of these studies to be undertaken. It's really important that these studies are done, and they're done comprehensively. As soon as we have more information, we will make that information public. But it's important to know that there's a lot that you could do to keep yourself and your loved ones safe."
There are a number of studies underway and the TAG-VE will continue to evaluate this variant. WHO will communicate new findings with Member States and to the public as needed.
Van Kerkhove said, “we understand that people are concerned. The good thing is that we have monitoring systems around the world to detect these variants very quickly. This variant was detected a few weeks ago, and already scientists are sharing research with us, information with us so that we can take action. What's really important as an individual is to lower your exposure. The measures, these proven public health measures, have never been more important: Distancing, wearing of a mask, making sure that it's over your nose and mouth with clean hands, making sure you avoid crowded spaces, be in rooms where there's good ventilation and when it's your turn, get vaccinated."
The B.1.1.529 variant was first reported to WHO from South Africa on 24 November 2021. The epidemiological situation in South Africa has been characterised by three distinct peaks in reported cases, the latest of which was predominantly the Delta variant. In recent weeks, infections have increased steeply, coinciding with the detection of B.1.1.529 variant. The first known confirmed B.1.1.529 infection was from a specimen collected on 9 November 2021.
Published: 27th Nov 2021 05:04:30 By: United Nations
United Nations Video: UN Chamber Music Society Concert: International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
25 November 2021 – In observance of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, on 25 November 2021, the UN Chamber Music Society of the United Nations Staff Recreation Council (UNCMS), will perform a concert dedicated to helping to eliminate violence against women and girls. Since the outbreak of COVID-19, emerging data and reports from those on the front lines, have shown that all types of violence against women and girls, particularly domestic violence, has intensified. This is the Shadow Pandemic growing amidst the COVID-19 crisis, and we need a global collective effort to stop it. More needs to be done to prioritize addressing violence against women in COVID-19 response and recovery efforts. As countries implemented lockdown measures to stop the spread of the coronavirus, violence against women, especially domestic violence, intensified – in some countries, calls to helplines have increased five-fold.
On this occasion, the UN Chamber Music Society will dedicate this concert to organizations committed to helping to eliminate violence against women: Violence Against Women aims to bring about societal change to members of the Palestinian society, especially women, by providing the right to a decent life, equality and equal. Headquartered in Nazareth, the organization is committed to eliminating violence directed against women must be eliminated, as well as the conditions for women's oppression. HACEY Health Initiative works to improve the health and productivity of women and girls in Nigeria and underserved populations in Africa. Their programmes integrates health and economic empowerment programs, and addresses the root causes of gender-based violence by expanding opportunities to finance, counseling, and psycho-social support to women and girls across Nigeria.
Opening remarks will be delivered by Melissa Fleming, UN Under-Secretary-General for Global Communications. The concert will feature special performances from musicians of Daniel Barenboim’s West-Eastern Divan Orchestra, including violinist Yamen Saadi; the Karajan Trio of the Berlin Philharmonic, Syrian clarinetist Kinan Azmeh, and the Trio Joubran. Founded in 2016, the UN Chamber Music Society is dedicated to promoting the United Nations’ goals and values at large - through the universal language of music.
Published: 25th Nov 2021 02:00:09 By: United Nations
CNN Video: 'Makes no sense': Lemon reacts to Trump White House doctor's tweet
CNN’s Don Lemon gives his take on a tweet from Rep. Ronny Jackson (R-TX) in which he claims the Omicron variant was made up to help Democrats in the 2022 midterm elections.
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Published: 30th Nov 2021 04:14:51 By: CNN
CNN Video: Pfizer CEO on variant: We are very well prepared to win this battle
CNN's Anderson Cooper discusses the Omicron variant of Covid-19 with Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla and if fully vaccinated people should be concerned.
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Published: 30th Nov 2021 02:27:18 By: CNN
CNN Video: Parents upset over mask mandates attack school board chair's child online
Chris and Kelsey Waits describe the the ugliness that followed Kelsey's unsuccessful race to be re-elected as chair of her school board in Hastings, Minnesota.
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Published: 30th Nov 2021 01:55:39 By: CNN
CNN Video: Trump's defense secretary files lawsuit against DoD over memoir censoring
Former Secretary of Defense Mark Esper says Americans deserve an ''unvarnished'' look at the ''tumultuous'' Trump administration as he sues Pentagon over book redactions. CNN's Jake Tapper has the exclusive interview.
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Published: 30th Nov 2021 12:39:17 By: CNN
CNN Video: 'Too early to tell': Fauci discusses severity of Omicron variant
CNN's Jake Tapper discusses the Omicron coronavirus variant with Dr. Anthony Fauci, who reiterated the importance of Americans getting vaccinated and receiving booster shots.
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Published: 29th Nov 2021 11:07:16 By: CNN
BBC News Video: Barbados becomes republic removing Queen Elizabeth II as head of state - BBC News
Barbados has become the world's newest republic, officially removing Queen Elizabeth II as its head of state.
In an overnight ceremony in the capital, Bridgetown, Dame Sandra Mason was sworn in as president.
The Prince of Wales and Barbadian singer Rihanna attended the event, which coincided with the country's 55th anniversary of independence.
In a speech, Prince Charles acknowledged the "appalling atrocity of slavery" the Caribbean island had suffered.
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Published: 30th Nov 2021 08:27:26 By: BBC News
BBC News Video: Ghislaine Maxwell trial: Prosecutors allege she “preyed on young girls” for Epstein - BBC Newsnight
British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell preyed on and groomed young girls for convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein to abuse, prosecutors have alleged. Please subscribe HERE http://bit.ly/1rbfUog
Ms Maxwell appeared in court in New York on Monday for the first day of her trial on sex trafficking charges.
She denies the charges and her defence claims she is being used as a scapegoat for Epstein's crimes, following his death in prison in 2019.
But prosecutors argue the pair were "partners in crime" in sex abuse.
Emily Maitlis is joined by Barbara Shearer, producer of Epstein’s Shadow: Ghislaine Maxwell, who’s been following today’s events in court.
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Published: 30th Nov 2021 12:07:06 By: BBC News
BBC News Video: Barbados removes Queen as head of state to become Republic - BBC News
Barbados is holding a ceremony to mark the island’s transition to a Republic, with the Queen removed as head of state.
The Barbadian government said the time had come to fully leave the Caribbean island's colonial past behind.
Barbados gained its independence from the UK in 1966 and has since been a Commonwealth realm. Now it has cut its ties with the British royal family. Its membership of the Commonwealth will continue.
Sandra Mason, a Barbadian who has served as the island’s governor general is becoming the country’s first president.
Huw Edwards presents BBC News at Ten reporting by Celestina Olulode in Barbados.
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Published: 29th Nov 2021 11:10:50 By: BBC News
BBC News Video: Jury told Jeffrey Epstein’s girlfriend Ghislaine Maxwell “preyed on young girls” - BBC News
Prosecutors have alleged that the socialite Ghislaine Maxwell and former girlfriend of convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein were "partners in crime" and that she groomed vulnerable young girls for him to sexually abuse.
Ms Maxwell appeared in court in New York on the first day of her trial on sex trafficking charges, which she denies. Her defence said she was being used as a scapegoat for Epstein's crimes.
Epstein killed himself while in prison in 2019. Ms Maxwell has been in a US jail since her arrest last year, awaiting the high-profile six-week trial.
The 59-year-old, who also has American and French citizenship, has pleaded not guilty to all the charges against her.
Huw Edwards present BBC News at Ten reporting by Nada Tawfik in New York.
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Published: 29th Nov 2021 10:39:00 By: BBC News
BBC News Video: World responds to new Omicron Covid variant - BBC News
As US President Joe Biden refers to the emergence of Omicron as a "cause for concern, not a cause for panic," Ros Atkins examines the global response to the new Covid variant.
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Published: 29th Nov 2021 08:46:34 By: BBC News
ODN Video: Storm Arwen Leaves Dozens STRANDED in UK Pub
'Storm Arwen Leaves Dozens STRANDED in UK Pub'
More than 60 pub-goers have been stranded at a Yorkshire pub for three days.
Locals at the Tan Hill Inn first became stuck on Friday night during a gig after heavy snowfall caused by Storm Arwen blocked the exits and surrounding roads.
While the customers have stayed safe indoors, others have not been so lucky.
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Published: 29th Nov 2021 05:33:36 By: On Demand News
ODN Video: Strong Earthquake DESTROYS Homes in Peru
'Strong Earthquake DESTROYS Homes in Peru'
A 7.5-magnitude earthquake has struck northern Peru, destroying 75 buildings. The tremor was felt nearly 800 kilometers (500 miles) away in the capital of Lima.
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Published: 29th Nov 2021 12:54:43 By: On Demand News
ODN Video: Mummy Found Tied Up with Hands Covering Face, in Peru
'Mummy Found in Peru: Tied Up with Hands Covering Face'
A mummy thought to be more than 800 years old has been discovered in Peru. When found, the remains were tied up with rope and the face was covered by the hands.
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Published: 29th Nov 2021 11:34:34 By: On Demand News
ODN Video: TOXIC Acid Steam Spews from La Palma's Lava River
'TOXIC Acid Steam Spews from La Palma's Lava River'
It's been two months since La Palma's Cumbre Vieja volcano awoke from its 50 year slumber.
Flows of lava have ebbed and surged, rendering large swathes of the island totally uninhabitable.
But as molten rock reaches the sea, plumes of evaporated acid are fast becoming a threat.
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Published: 28th Nov 2021 05:14:57 By: On Demand News
ODN Video: Storm Arwen Brings DEATH and CARNAGE to UK Shores
'Storm Arwen Brings DEATH and CARNAGE to UK Shores'
Storm Arwen has brought death and destruction to the UK, lashing the coast with 98mph winds.
A rare red warning for wind was issued by the Met Office on Friday as seas began to swell.
Temperatures plummeted with the storm's arrival, and police urged those affected not to travel.
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Published: 27th Nov 2021 01:38:05 By: On Demand News
CBC Video: Toronto health board to vote on plan to decriminalize small amounts of illegal drugs
Toronto Medical Officer of Health Dr. Eileen de Villa shares her thoughts on decriminalizing small amounts of drugs for personal use.
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Published: 30th Nov 2021 01:14:39 By: CBC News
CBC Video: What’s the difference between weather and climate?
'Climate' and 'weather' are often used interchangeably — but they actually represent quite different things. And their relationship status? It’s complicated. Here’s meteorologist Christy Climenhaga with more: www.cbc.ca/1.6260726
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Published: 30th Nov 2021 12:59:16 By: CBC News
CBC Video: B.C. braces for another storm as relentless rain prompts more evacuation orders
CBC News discusses the inclement weather and continuing challenges facing British Columbia.
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Published: 30th Nov 2021 12:18:54 By: CBC News
CBC Video: Customer discovers emptied storage unit and lack of answers from company
When Tina So moved from Hong Kong to Vancouver she needed a storage locker to keep her family valuables safe, but was shocked two years later to find her family heirlooms gone.
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Published: 29th Nov 2021 09:50:31 By: CBC News
CBC Video: Barbados becomes a republic today, removing Queen as head of state
Barbados is poised today to become the fourth Caribbean island to remove Queen Elizabeth as its head of state. Barbadian Governor General Sandra Mason will become the republic's first president.
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Published: 29th Nov 2021 02:59:55 By: CBC News
Global Video: Gotta catch 'em all: Why Pokémon card collecting is making a comeback
Pokémon is the highest-grossing media franchise of all time, with anime, video games, manga and trading cards — which have almost always maintained a degree of popularity for 25 years. But with the COVID-19 pandemic, there’s been a resurgence in the demand for Pokémon cards as collectibles and lucrative investments.
With timeless nostalgic value and a diverse audience, the frenzy to buy, trade and sell these cards is unparalleled, with some cards even selling for hundreds or thousands of dollars.
Global’s Alexia Kapralos looks into how and why so many people are trying to “catch ‘em all” — in paper form.
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Published: 20th Nov 2021 05:00:05 By: Global News
Global Video: Generation gap: Young Canadians blame boomers for growing disparity, study finds
Feeling the pressures of a society plagued by climate change, soaring home prices, economic inequality and poverty, many young Canadians say they are feeling less than optimistic about the direction of our nation and cite the baby boom generation as one of the root causes of disparity and division in society.
A new study done by Angus Reid Institute, in partnership with Cardus, has found a growing divide between younger and older generations. As Erica Vella reports, experts say it’s a similar sentiment to the generation divide of the 1960s.
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Published: 10th Nov 2021 08:15:01 By: Global News
Global Video: What would electoral reform look like in Canada?
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau held onto another minority government for the Liberals in the 2021 federal election, despite coming in second in the popular vote, behind the Conservatives. In fact, with the First Past the Post system, the Liberals gained nearly 40 more seats than the Conservatives.
So what would electoral reform look like in Canada and what are some of the alternatives to the current First Past the Post system? And what changes could be made to make the results better reflect how people vote?
Sean Previl takes a look at the possibility of other voting systems and what Canada's government would look like based on the latest election results.
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Global Video: Psychology of fear: Why we love being spooked
With Halloween nearing, it's that time of year when the themes of evil and horror seep into mainstream culture.
Many people will seek out a scary movie, or visit attractions featuring creepy characters and haunted environments.
But what's behind that thrill of being afraid?
Minna Rhee takes a look.
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Published: 9th Oct 2021 02:24:26 By: Global News
Global Video: Zed Files: Inside a "ghost hunt" in a 19th century barn
Global News journalist Rachel Gilmore joined mentalist Jaymes White for a "ghost hunt" at the Arcand Homestead, an old farming property on the outskirts of Ottawa that dates back to the 1800s.
White says he’s a “skeptic” about the paranormal, but he’s also run seances since 2015, using Victorian-era techniques to allow guests to “contact” the unknown. His seances regularly sell out and, according to his website, “people have been known to run out of the locations screaming and crying.”
Armed with an iPhone and stabilizer, Gilmore sought to bring an open-minded but skeptical lens to an abandoned barn on the property, but she never imagined what would actually go down...
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