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US preparing Ebola quarantine centre in Kenya — WSJ
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May 27 08:00 AM
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — The United States (US) plans to open a quarantine centre in Kenya, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday, as a...
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WHO chief says DR Congo facing ‘catastrophic collision’ of Ebola and war
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WHO chief says DR Congo facing ‘catastrophic collision’ of Ebola and war
May 27 07:56 AM
GENEVA, Switzerland (AFP) — The World Health Organization (WHO) chief warned Wednesday that conflict raging in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo wa...
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Europe heatwave ‘brutal reminder’ of climate change — UN
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Europe heatwave ‘brutal reminder’ of climate change — UN
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PARIS, France (AFP) — The United Nations (UN) climate chief said Wednesday that a record-breaking early heatwave scorching a swathe of western Europe ...
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Double honour for Portia
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Two buildings renamed in former PM’s honour
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May 27 12:20 AM
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Sumfest venue ready by August, says UDC
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Sumfest venue ready by August, says UDC
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Defendants complain of ‘being treated like cattle’
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Defendants complain of ‘being treated like cattle’
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Strictly 2K parties to 10
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May 27, 2026
PARIS, France (AFP) — The United Nations (UN) climate chief said Wednesday that a record-breaking early heatwave scorching a swathe of western Europe ...
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UN says humanitarian situation in Haiti continues to decline
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UN says humanitarian situation in Haiti continues to decline
May 26, 2026
UNITED NATIONS, (CMC)) – The United Nations Tuesday said that the humanitarian situation continues to deteriorate in the Port-au-Prince metropolitan a...
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UN official says children face brunt of gang violence in Haiti
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UN official says children face brunt of gang violence in Haiti
May 19, 2026
PORT AU PRINCE, Haiti (CMC) — The United Nations (UN) Special Representative for Children and Armed Conflict (CAAC), Vanessa Frazier, says children li...
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Jamaica to host UN WIPO director general on historic visit
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Jamaica to host UN WIPO director general on historic visit
May 15, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Government will welcome Daren Tang, director general of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), for an official v...
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World has weeks to avert ‘humanitarian crisis’ over Hormuz fertiliser blockade, says UN official
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World has weeks to avert ‘humanitarian crisis’ over Hormuz fertiliser blockade, says UN official
Dana Malcolm | Observer Online Reporter | Malcolmd@jamaicaobserver.com 
May 11, 2026
PARIS, France (AFP) — Tens of millions of people could face hunger and starvation if fertilisers are not soon allowed through the Strait of Hormuz, th...
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15 migrants expelled from US arrive in DR Congo
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15 migrants expelled from US arrive in DR Congo
April 17, 2026
KINSHASA, DR Congo (AFP) — Fifteen migrants expelled from the United States (US) have arrived by plane in DR Congo's capital, the United Nations (UN) ...
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UN says humanitarian needs remain in Cuba despite fuel supplies
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UN says humanitarian needs remain in Cuba despite fuel supplies
April 7, 2026
UNITED NATIONS (CMC) — The United Nations (UN) has issued an urgent call for international support as Cuba grapples with a “worsening” humanitarian cr...
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UN Security Council to vote on authorising force to protect Hormuz
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UN Security Council to vote on authorising force to protect Hormuz
April 2, 2026
UNITED NATIONS, United States (AFP)—The United Nations (UN) Security Council will vote Friday on a draft resolution brought by Bahrain to authorise th...
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At least 16 killed in Haiti in weekend gang attack
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At least 16 killed in Haiti in weekend gang attack
...estimates range up to 80 dead
March 30, 2026
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AFP) — A gang attack on a town in Haiti killed at least 16 people over the weekend, police said, as the UN chief warned Monday ...
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German to head new UN office in Haiti
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German to head new UN office in Haiti
March 23, 2026
UNITED NATIONS  (CMC) — United Nations (UN) Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, Monday announced the appointment of Daniela Kroslak of Germany as hea...
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UN chief says ‘diplomatic avenues’ available to stop war in Lebanon
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UN chief says ‘diplomatic avenues’ available to stop war in Lebanon
March 14, 2026
BEIRUT, Lebanon (AFP)—United Nations (UN) chief Antonio Guterres said Saturday on a visit to Beirut that diplomatic channels remained open to end the ...
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UN says in talks with US on humanitarian fuel supplies for Cuba
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UN says in talks with US on humanitarian fuel supplies for Cuba
March 9, 2026
HAVANA, Cuba (AFP) — The United Nations (UN) is in talks with Washington over easing a crippling oil blockade on Cuba to allow in fuel for humanitaria...
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UN chief condemns Mideast ‘escalation’ as Security Council to meet
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UN chief condemns Mideast ‘escalation’ as Security Council to meet
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UNITED NATIONS, United States (AFP) — United Nations (UN) Chief Antonio Guterres condemned "escalation" in the Middle East after United States (US) an...
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Violence against women ‘a global emergency’, says UN
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Violence against women ‘a global emergency’, says UN
February 27, 2026
GENEVA, Switzerland (AFP) —The United Nations (UN) rights chief on Friday decried mounting threats to women's rights worldwide, highlighting rampant f...
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UN ‘extremely worried’ by Cuba crisis
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UN ‘extremely worried’ by Cuba crisis
February 13, 2026
GENEVA, Switzerland (AFP) — The United Nations (UN) said Friday it was deeply alarmed by the crisis unfolding in Cuba as the island nation struggles u...
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Jamaica to take full advantage of UN High Seas Treaty, says gov’t
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Jamaica to take full advantage of UN High Seas Treaty, says gov’t
January 19, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Government says it is positioning Jamaica to fully capitalise on the United Nations (UN) High Seas Treaty, which officially en...
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US withdrawal from UN climate treaty ‘regrettable’ — EU’s Hoekstra
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January 8, 2026
PARIS, France (AFP) — The European Union’s (EU) climate chief said Thursday that Europe would keep working with other nations to tackle global warming...
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UN says Guinea election campaign marked by ‘intimidation’
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UN says Guinea election campaign marked by ‘intimidation’
December 26, 2025
GENEVA, Switzerland — The United Nations (UN) said the presidential election race in Guinea had been marked by intimidation, and urged authorities to ...
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50 days on, Jamaica struggles to rebuild after Melissa’s unprecedented destruction – UN
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50 days on, Jamaica struggles to rebuild after Melissa’s unprecedented destruction – UN
December 18, 2025
UNITED NATIONS (CMC) – The United Nations says Jamaica is still struggling to rebuild, 50 days after Hurricane Melissa’s unprecedented destruction. On...
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UN food agencies warn of 16 hunger hotspots
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UN food agencies warn of 16 hunger hotspots
November 12, 2025
ROME, Italy (AFP) - Two United Nation (UN) food agencies warned Wednesday that millions more people around the globe could face famine, with funding s...
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Jamaican Ammoya Patrick wins Best Diplomat award at UN conference
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Jamaican Ammoya Patrick wins Best Diplomat award at UN conference
October 23, 2025
There is a famous saying that goes: "a diplomat is a person who can tell you to go to hell in such a way that you actually look forward to the trip". ...
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UN chief calls for ‘fight’ against climate disinformation
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UN chief calls for ‘fight’ against climate disinformation
October 22, 2025
GENEVA, Switzerland (AFP) — United Nation (UN) chief Antonio Guterres on Wednesday called for a fightback against climate disinformation ahead of next...
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Double honour for Portia
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Double honour for Portia
Two buildings renamed in former PM’s honour
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May 27, 2026
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Sumfest venue ready by August, says UDC
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