*[Enwl-eng] Sacrifices needed as virus cases hit record numbers
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WHO: Sacrifices needed as virus cases hit record numbers
The number of confirmed coronavirus cases continues to increase in several regions of the world, and containing outbreaks may require people to make sacrifices and live temporarily with lockdowns and other restrictions, says World Health Organization Emergencies Program Director Dr. Mike Ryan. The WHO reports a record 2.8 million new cases have been confirmed since Tuesday of last week.Full Story: CNBC (10/26), Voice of America (10/28)
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IAEA confirms construction at Iran nuclear site
Construction has commenced on an underground centrifuge assembly plant near a nuclear facility in Iran, and the country continues to increase low-enriched uranium stockpiles, International Atomic Energy Agency Director-General Rafael Grossi confirmed today. Grossi says authorities in Iran had informed his agency of the construction, and IAEA inspectors continue to have access to the country's nuclear sites.Full Story: Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (10/28), The Associated Press (10/28)
a.. Coronavirus outbreak prompts cancellation of UN meetings in N.Y.
Reuters (10/27)
a.. Official presses Israel to renew OHCHR staffers' visas
Anadolu Agency (Turkey) (10/26)
a.. UNSC alarmed over violence against Afghan civilians
Outlook (India)/Press Trust of India (10/28)
Health & Development
OCHA sounds alarm over child malnutrition in Yemen
Approximately 98,000 children in Yemen are facing life-threatening malnutrition and over 500,000 more are seriously malnourished, a report from the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs says. "If the war doesn't end now, we are nearing an irreversible situation and risk losing an entire generation of Yemen's young children," says UN Humanitarian Coordinator for Yemen Lise Grande.Full Story: Reuters (10/27)
a.. UNCTAD: Foreign investment down 49% YOY between Jan. and June, could fall further
Reuters (10/27)
Women & Girls
Report: Investments in girls' education could expand GDP
Developing countries that invest in efforts to keep girls in school could see their GDP bolstered by $2.80 for every $1.00 spent, says a report from Plan International and Citi Global Insights. UNESCO data shows that 130 million girls were already missing out on formal education before the pandemic began, and the agency advises that number could increase by 11 million post-pandemic.Full Story: Thomson Reuters Foundation (10/27)
Climate and Energy
Japan pledges net zero emissions by 2050
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres this week welcomed a pledge from Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga to cut Japan's net carbon emissions to zero by 2050. Guterres expressed confidence in Japan's ability to reach its target and assist other countries in reaching similar goals.Full Story: The Japan Times (10/27)
Peacekeeping and Security
Envoy expects Libya talks to yield election date
Talks between Libya's warring parties -- which agreed to a permanent cease-fire last week -- will commence in person on Nov. 9, Stephanie Williams, Acting Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations in Libya announced this week. Williams says she expects the consultations will result in both parties designating an election date.Full Story: Reuters (10/27), Egypt Today (10/2020)
a.. 3rd cease-fire in Nagorno-Karabakh fails, fighting persists
The Associated Press (10/27)
a.. UN announces meeting between Greek, Turkish Cypriot leaders
France 24/Agence France-Presse (10/27)
a.. UNICEF confirms 2 polio workers killed in Somalia
Anadolu Agency (Turkey) (10/27)
a.. Monitors report uptick in violence ahead of Cote d'Ivoire elections
Voice of America (10/27)
UN News
Highlights from the United Nations Department of Global Communications
Yemen's children in desperate need: new food security assessmentFull Story: UN News (10/27)
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