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Belarus using justice system to silence Lukashenko critics, say UN experts

Belarus using justice system to silence Lukashenko critics, say UN experts

By Olivia Le Poidevin GENEVA, Sept 15 (Reuters) - Belarusian state institutions have worked together to repress critics of President Alexander Lukashenko's government through every stage of the justice system since 2020, including arrests, imprisonment and surveillance, U.N. experts said on Tuesday.

Wiping out measles impossible due to vaccine hesitancy in rich countries, says Gates

Wiping out measles impossible due to vaccine hesitancy in rich countries, says Gates

By Jennifer Rigby LONDON, Sept 15 (Reuters) - Vaccine hesitancy in rich countries means ending measles as a global public health threat is not currently possible, Bill Gates told Reuters in an interview.

Trump reiterates support for united Ireland, says won't talk about Scotland 'yet'

Trump reiterates support for united Ireland, says won't talk about Scotland 'yet'

By Bo Erickson and Padraic Halpin DOONBEG, Ireland, Sept 13 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday reiterated his support for Northern Ireland breaking from the United Kingdom to unify with the Republic of Ireland, but said he would not talk about Scotland becoming independent "yet".

New attacks in Hormuz and Saudi test nerves as war's spread worsens oil disruption

New attacks in Hormuz and Saudi test nerves as war's spread worsens oil disruption

By Mohammed Ghobari and Nayera Abdallah ADEN/DUBAI, Sept 13 (Reuters) - New strikes on Saudi Arabia and on ships in the Gulf tested nerves in the Middle East on Sunday, after an attack on a Saudi oil pipeline and an advance by Yemen's Houthis threatened to worsen the wartime disruption to global

Diplomacy stumbles with postponement of meeting on Strait of Hormuz proposal

Diplomacy stumbles with postponement of meeting on Strait of Hormuz proposal

By Mohammed Ghobari , Nayera Abdallah and Bo Erickson ADEN/DUBAI, Sept 14 (Reuters) - Middle East diplomacy appeared to falter heading into Monday with the postponement of a meeting between Iran and other Persian Gulf powers, while fresh attacks around the region's two most important oil transit

U.S. imposes Iran-related sanctions on Russia's VTB

U.S. imposes Iran-related sanctions on Russia's VTB

WASHINGTON, Sept 14 (Reuters) - The United States imposed Iran-related sanctions Monday on Russia's VTB Bank Public Joint Stock Company, accusing it of involvement in Iranian sanctions evasion, the Treasury Department said as Washington seeks to ramp up economic pressure on Tehran.

NATO jets down drone in Lithuanian airspace after bloc warns strikes will drive support for Ukraine

NATO jets down drone in Lithuanian airspace after bloc warns strikes will drive support for Ukraine

NATO jets have shot down a drone in Lithuanian airspace overnight

Governments worldwide are way behind on AI, says Bill Gates

Governments worldwide are way behind on AI, says Bill Gates

By Jennifer Rigby LONDON, Sept 15 (Reuters) - No government in the world is ready for the changes artificial intelligence will bring to society, Bill Gates said in an interview with Reuters, as he warned of the risks ahead.

France apologises for human rights criticism that sparked US walkout

France apologises for human rights criticism that sparked US walkout

PARIS, Sept 13 (Reuters) - France's mission to the United Nations in Geneva has said it "regrets" criticising the United States over human rights in a social media post that triggered a diplomatic dispute which has delayed the arrival of a new French ambassador in Washington.

Trump's backing for a united Ireland has reignited a divisive political issue. Here's what to know

Trump's backing for a united Ireland has reignited a divisive political issue. Here's what to know

U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed support for a united Ireland, suggesting a merger between the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland

BRICS leaders voice concern over Middle East, condemn unilateral sanctions at India summit

BRICS leaders voice concern over Middle East, condemn unilateral sanctions at India summit

The BRICS group of emerging economies expresses concern over rising tensions in the Middle East and condemns sanctions not authorized by the U.N. The leaders met in New Delhi to strengthen their global position

Trump says he would 'love' to see a united Ireland

Trump says he would 'love' to see a united Ireland

By Bo Erickson and Padraic Halpin DUBLIN, Sept 12 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday he would "love" to see Ireland unify with British-run Northern Ireland, remarks made during a visit to Dublin that will be unwelcome in London and among unionists in Northern Ireland.