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Syria: No justification for chemical weapon use ‘under any circumstances’ – UN disarmament chief

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In a camp in northern Syria, a young girl wears a mask to protect her from COVID-19.

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UN Food Agencies warn of rising levels of acute hunger with potential risk of famine in four hotspots

The Early Warning Analysis of Acute Food Insecurity Hotspots – describes a toxic combination of conflict, economic decline, climate extremes and the COVID-19 pandemic that is driving people further into the emergency phase of food insecurity.

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Russia Sets New Daily Record of COVID Cases

Russia reported 20,582 new COVID cases Friday, a record daily high.

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Brazil President’s Son Charged with Corruption

Brazilian prosecutors are charging President Jair Bolsonaro's son, Flavio, with corruption during his tenure as a state lawmaker.

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