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China
UN food body elects first Chinese head as climate crisis worsens
China's vice minister for agriculture was elected on Sunday to lead the United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the first Chinese national to run the 74-year-old agency at a time when climate change is leaving more people hungry.
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Nepal
Himalayan glaciers melting at alarming rate, spy satellite data shows
Satellite data shows that the rate at which Himalayan glaciers are melting has doubled over the past two decades. That ice is not being replaced, and the retreat of these glaciers threatens water supplies for hundreds of millions of people in Asia.
Iran
Euroviews. Iranians are urging EU to adopt a tough Iran policy ǀ View
The Iranians conveyed a clear message giving voice to the demand of the heavily oppressed and widely impoverished people of Iran, who are protesting for genuine change and increased rights and freedoms since the beginning of 2018.
Syria
Euroviews. A Syrian refugee can teach us about hope and endurance ǀ View
Then I met Shaza. A 30-year-old from Homs whose determination to work for a better future for everyone, despite all that she’s been through, put me to shame and busted the stereotype of a hopeless and desperate refugee wide open.
World
Khashoggi killing 'was not a rogue operation', says UN investigator
Saudi Arabia had knowledge of and is responsible for the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, according to a UN special investigation into the killing. The report says Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince, Mohammed bin Salman, should be investigated over the brutal death of the journalist in October 2018.
Saudi Arabia
'Credible evidence for probe into Saudi prince over Khashoggi murder'
There is credible evidence warranting further investigation that Prince Mohammed bin Salman is among high-level Saudi officials liable for the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, a UN special rapporteur has concluded.
World
Pro-democracy leader Joshua Wong demands resignation of Carrie Lam
Joshua Wong has told Euronews that he will continue his protests against the "evil" planned extradition arrangement with mainland China.
Wong has been at the forefront of Hong Kong's pro-democracy protests. He was one of the leading figures in 2014's so-called Umbrella Movement.