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French Baguette Makes it onto World Cultural Heritage List

The humble baguette, France's staple bread, has made it onto the United Nation's cultural heritage list. Paris-based UN heritage body UNESCO on Wednesday voted to include the "artisanal know-how and culture of baguette bread" on its list of Intangible Cultural Heritage, which already includes around 600 traditions from over 130…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Crunch time: UN puts baguette on cultural heritage list

The humble French baguette is being inscribed on the U.N.’s list of intangible heritage as a prized tradition and savoir-faire that should be protected by humanity

The Independent UK

French baguette voted onto UN World Cultural Heritage list

The baguette – a mix of wheat flour, water, yeast, salt and a pinch of savoir-faire, and as much a symbol of France as the Eiffel Tower – has gained UNESCO recognition as the UN body on Wednesday voted to include the "artisanal know-how and culture of baguette bread" on…

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EU to set up special court to investigate ‘Russian war crimes’ in Ukraine

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen

Evening Standard

Ending HIV as a public health threat – 3 essential reads

In 2014 the United Nations set an ambitious goal: to end the AIDS pandemic by the year 2030.

The Conversation

India's Envoy At UN Ambassador Kamboj Meets UNSG, PGA Ahead Of December UNSC Presidency

As India gears up to preside over the UN Security Council for the month of December, country’s envoy here Ambassador Ruchira Kamboj met Secretary-General Antonio Guterres as well as President of the General Assembly Csaba Korosi and discussed priorities during its presidency of the powerful body. Read on for details:

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‘No timeline’ for restoring internet to Tigray: Ethiopia minister

In a ceasefire agreement signed earlier this month, Ethiopia committed to restoring basic services to the Tigray region.

Al Jazeera

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Int’l, Arab Parties Back Political Agreement in Sudan

The international tripartite mechanism and several ambassadors of Arab states in Khartoum have met at the residence of Saudi Ambassador to Sudan Ali bin Hassan Jaafar to support the Sudanese efforts to reach a political agreement. The Saudi ambassador affirmed the Kingdom’s keenness in advancing efforts that serve Sudan’s stability.…

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EU seeks tribunal to probe possible Russian war crimes in Ukraine

The European Union will try to set up a specialised court, backed by the United Nations, to investigate and prosecute possible war crimes committed by Russia in Ukraine, European Commision President Ursula von der Leyen said on Wednesday.

Reuters

From the Amazon to Australia, why is your money funding Earth’s destruction?

Fossil fuels, fisheries and farming: the world’s most destructive industries are fiercely protected by governments, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot

The Guardian - UK

Haley signals 2024 openness despite pledge to back Trump

Former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley says she would take the Christmas holiday to mull a possible 2024 presidential bid

The Independent UK

UN pushes for Australian smacking ban

A United Nations committee has condemned Australians' use of corporal punishment, directing the country to ban it in all settings including the home.

AAP

Green energy, economy, equity are key

The challenge of climate change and environmental degradation is an existential threat which is increasingly recognised in all corners of the globe. Its urgency is all the more pressing because it harbours ill for our children and the next generations in terms of their survival and modus vivendi, unless comprehensive…

Bangkok Post

What links baguettes, bees and bear hunts? All join Unesco ‘human treasures’ list

French delegates at Unesco conference greet announcement with delight, brandishing bread sticks aloft

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Brazil's Lula courts U.K., U.S. to join Amazon rainforest protection fund

Brazilian President-elect Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is asking Britain, France, the United States and others to donate to an international fund to protect the Amazon rainforest, a bulwark against climate change, Lula advisers said on Tuesday.

Al Jazeera

Pakistan FM travels to Kabul, meets Taliban amid border tensions

Hina Rabbani Khar holds talks with her Afghan counterpart Amir Khan Muttaqi a day after Pakistan Taliban ended truce.

The Guardian - UK

Camilla condemns ‘global pandemic’ of violence against women

The Queen Consort said two of the most powerful ways in which to make a difference were ‘to remember and to listen’

Asharq Al-Awsat

Lenderking Discusses Peace Efforts in Yemen with Omani Officials

US Special Envoy for Yemen Tim Lenderking held talks with Omani officials in Muscat efforts to support peace in neighboring Yemen. He held talks with Sheikh Khalifa Ali Al Harthy, Undersecretary of the Foreign Ministry for Diplomatic Affairs, reported the Sultanate’s state news agency (ONA). They reviewed efforts to help…

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UN Iran Expert Concerned about Death Sentences for Protesters

A UN-appointed independent expert on Iran voiced concern on Tuesday that the repression of protesters was intensifying, with authorities launching a "campaign" of sentencing them to death. The UN says more than 300 people have been killed so far and 14,000 arrested in protests which began after the Sept.

The Guardian - UK

Iran releases two former national team footballers arrested over protests

Both were bailed hours before Iran faces US in World Cup, following release of hundreds of other prisoners

Reuters

UN Iran expert concerned about death sentences for protesters

A U.N.-appointed independent expert on Iran voiced concern on Tuesday that the repression of protesters was intensifying, with authorities launching a "campaign" of sentencing them to death.

The Independent UK

Nature groups complain to environment watchdog over delayed targets on clean air and water

The complaint comes ahead of the UN’s biodiversity conference in Canada next month

Evening Standard

The Standard View: The Chinese Communist Party can try to deny reality at home, but the world bears witness to its repression

Following the most significant civil unrest in China since the Tiananmen Square protests of 1989, and the arrest and beating of a BBC journalist by police, a diplomatic row has broken out between Beijing and London.

Radio France Internationale

UN team says Great Barrier Reef should be on heritage 'danger' list

A United Nations-backed mission is recommending that Australia’s Great Barrier Reef be added to the list of endangered World Heritage sites.

Reuters

Israeli PM Lapid urges world leaders to prevent ICJ opinion on Israel's occupation

Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid on Tuesday urged world leaders to block a Palestinian bid at the United Nations for an advisory opinion from the International Court of Justice on Israel's occupation, the Prime Minister's office said.

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