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UK draft law amounts to ‘asylum ban’: UN

09-03-2023 GENEVA: A British draft law unveiled Tuesday aimed at stopping migrants entering illegally on small boats will amount to an asylum ban, the UN warned, calling for “more humane” solutions instead. The United Nations refugee agency said it was “profoundly concerned” by plans that would give the British interior …

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UN wants action from China on human rights concerns

09-03-2023 GENEVA: United Nations rights Chief Volker Turk on Tuesday demanded action from Beijing to address “grave concerns” over the human rights situation in China’s Xinjiang province. Turk has been under pressure from Western nations and rights organizations to take a firm stand on Xinjiang following a bombshell report by …

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British PM issues strict warning to migrants

09-03-2023 LONDON: Rishi Sunak has said he is “up for the fight” to bring in new legislation to prevent migrants crossing the Channel on small boats to reach the UK. The prime minister said he was confident the government would win any legal battles over the “tough, but necessary and …

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‘Worm Moon to light up the sky tonight’

08-03-2023 Bureau Report + Agencies WASHINGTON/ KARACHI: You must rush to the rooftop tonight to witness the sky decorated with stunning celestial bodies. This week, the final full moon of the winter will illuminate the sky, providing skywatchers with yet another unique opportunity. Why is it called a worm moon? …

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