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Countries wishing to avoid
national lockdowns to control the spread of the
coronavirus must step up testing efforts and
trace contacts of people confirmed to have the
virus, says Dr. Margaret Harris of the World
Health Organization. WHO Director-General Dr.
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus announced on Sunday
that he would self-isolate after contact with a
coronavirus patient, and noted that compliance
with health guidelines on hand-washing, masks,
social distancing and self-isolating is key to
ending the pandemic. Full Story: The Guardian (London)
(11/2), NDTV (India)/Agence
France-Presse
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Violence against members of the
press declined in 2019 compared to 2018 and is
on track to decrease further this year, but it's
unclear whether the shift is attributable to
strong media protections or to journalists
self-censoring in the face of threats, according
to a UNESCO report released to mark the
International Day to End Impunity for Crimes
against Journalists. "When journalists are
targeted, societies as a whole pay a price,"
says United Nations Secretary-General Antonio
Guterres. Full Story: Al Jazeera
(11/2), Dhaka Tribune (Bangladesh)/United
News of Bangladesh
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United Nations Secretary-General
Antonio Guterres has voiced his support and
sympathy for victims of an earthquake in Turkey
that has killed at least 94 people and injured
almost 1,000. A spokesperson for Guterres says
the UN is prepared to assist with recovery
efforts as needed. Full Story: Associated Press of
Pakistan
(10/31), The Associated Press
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Members of the United Nations
Security Council rejected a Russian-backed
resolution on women, peace and security as they
marked the 20th anniversary of Resolution 1325,
which recognized women's rights in conflict and
peace-building. Opponents of the resolution
cited concerns that it would undo progress on
women's rights along with efforts to end sexual
violence in conflict and undermine women's role
in the peace process. Full Story: The Associated Press
(10/30), Devex (free registration)
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Recent announcements of new
climate commitments from Japan, South Korea and
China are an important demonstration of
leadership that could inspire more countries to
take bold steps to limit climate change, says
United Nations Framework Convention on Climate
Change Executive Secretary Patricia Espinosa.
Japan and South Korea announced last week they
would aim to be carbon neutral by 2050, while
China pledged to hit carbon neutrality by 2060
in September. Full Story: Reuters
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Fighting in the disputed
Nagorno-Karabakh region between Armenia and
Azerbaijan has entered its sixth week as each
side blames the other for violating cease-fire
agreements and targeting civilians. Shelling in
the region was reported shortly after talks
between the two countries ended in an agreement
to refrain from targeting civilians. Full Story: The Associated Press
(11/1), Reuters
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