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State aid: Commission confirms no aid in Belgian public guarantee for nuclear risks

The European Commission has concluded that the Belgian state guarantee for nuclear operators that do not find sufficient civil liability coverage on private insurance markets does not involve state aid. It would improve compensation for potential victims without granting any advantage to operators.

In December 2016, Belgium adopted a law to improve compensation for potential victims of a nuclear incident. This law aims to ensure Belgium's compliance with the amended Paris Convention on nuclear third party liability from the moment the Convention enters into force.

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Two years on, UN chief stresses 'sustained commitment essential' for Iran nuclear deal

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Secretary-General António Guterres.

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Lilly Singh appointed UNICEF’s newest Goodwill Ambassador

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UNICEF’s newest Goodwill Ambassador Lilly Singh with girls in India’s Madhya Pradesh state.

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Strong partnership between UN and Member States vital to end sexual exploitation and abuse

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Under-Secretary-General for Field Support Atul Khare briefs UN Member States.

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Australia Supports WFP Multi-Purpose Cash Assistance In Mosul

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) welcomed a contribution of AUD$4 million (approximately US$3 million) from the Government of Australia to provide multi-purpose cash assistance for almost 23,000 displaced Iraqis affected by conflict in Mosul.

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US Outlines New Guidelines for Travel Visa Recipients

The U.S. State Department is asking all nations to provide extensive data about their citizens wishing to travel to the United States, to help U.S. officials decide whether those citizens constitute a terrorist threat.

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Two Americans Killed Fighting IS in Syria

Two American men have been killed fighting against Islamic State militants in the terror group's de facto capital city of Raqqa, Syria.

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Iraq: Alleged ISIS Families Sent to ‘Rehabilitation Camp’

Evictions, Detentions Amount to Collective Punishment

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Bartalla Camp.

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As Battle For Mosul Ends, WFP Seeks To Give Hope To Thousands

Though the battle for Mosul has ended, extensive damage to homes and essential infrastructure has left thousands of displaced families with nothing to return to and in continued need of emergency food assistance to survive.

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WFP Scales Up Food Delivery In Syria To Raqqa Governorate Through New Land Access

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has reached two new locations in Raqqa governorate with food assistance, using a newly opened land route that has allowed access for the first time in three years to Mansoura and other rural areas north of Raqqa city.

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