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Mediterranean death toll hits record high

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The death toll among refugees and migrants attempting to cross the Mediterranean Sea has reached an all-time high, the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) has reported. At least 3,740 lives have been lost so…

25 Oct 2016 / Listen /

UNHCR welcomes closure of France's "Jungle" camp for refugees and migrants

A young resident at the so-called Calais 'jungle' views the harsh winter landscape of the temporary center, home at times to several thousand persons. Photo: UNHCR/Corentin Fohlen (file photo)

The decision by France to close an informal camp for refugees and migrants has been welcomed by the UN…

14 Oct 2016 / Listen /

Uncontrollable "hypertourism" changing Venice and other cities

Venice and its Lagoon. Photo: UNESCO

Hordes of visitors and the ease of arranging home rentals via the Internet are turning one of the world's…

13 Oct 2016 / Listen /

António Guterres emerges as "clear favourite" for top UN job

Members of the UN Security Council. (Screen grab from UNTV)

The former Portuguese Prime Minister António Guterres has emerged as the "clear favourite" for the UN's top job, the…

5 Oct 2016 / Listen /
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