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UN rights body sets up new team to document Myanmar crimes
Geneva, Sept 27 (AP/UNB) — The U.N.'s top human rights body has agreed to set up a team to collect evidence of alleged crimes committed in Myanmar since 2011 that could one day be used to prosecute violators in court.
Clashes erupt around Kashmir after Indian troops kill man
Srinagar, Sep 27 (AP/UNB) — Anti-India protests and clashes erupted in several places in disputed Kashmir on Thursday after Indian troops killed a young man, officials and residents said, and an Indian soldier and a rebel were killed in a separate gunbattle.
Adultery no longer a crime in India
Dhaka, Sept 27 (UNB) - The Supreme Court of India on Thursday unanimously struck down Section 497 of the Indian Penal Code that makes adultery a punishable offence for men.
UN chief blasts lack of 'strong leadership' on climate
United Nations, Sep 27 (AP/UNB) — The head of the United Nations blamed lack of leadership Wednesday for the world's failure to take tough decisions needed to stop global warming, warning that a key goal of the Paris climate accord is at risk.
Trump says he believes nuclear deal with N.Korea possible
United Nations, Sep 27 (AP/UNB) — President Donald Trump on Wednesday defended his work to settle a nuclear deal with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, saying he has given up nothing but his time during a June summit yet stands on the cusp of denuclearizing the North.
Juggling duties, New Zealand leader brings baby to UN
United Nations, Sep 27 (AP/UNB) — Jacinda Ardern knows all about juggling her role as a mother with the requirements of her job.
Maldives opposition: President attempting to stay in power
Male, Sep 27 (AP/UNB) — Maldives President Yameen Abdul Gayoom is working on how to stay in power despite having conceded defeat in this week's election, the opposition alliance said Wednesday.
Australian broadcaster's chairman quits over politics claims
Canberra, Sep 27 (AP/UNB) — The chairman of the Australian Broadcasting Corp. resigned on Thursday over allegations that he pressured the independent national broadcaster to fire two political journalists because the ruling conservative government disliked them.
Iran says it doesn't want war with the US
United Nations, Sep 27 (AP/UNB) — Iran's President Hassan Rouhani said Wednesday his country doesn't want a war with the United States and believes America will "sooner or later" support the Iran nuclear agreement again following the Trump administration's withdrawal.
Via arms and trade, Russia plots long-term Syrian future
United Nations, Sep 27 (AP/UNB) — The same day that Russian diplomats struck a deal with Turkey over a demilitarized zone in Syria's last rebel-run region, dozens of Russian businessmen were flying home from Damascus, contracts in hand for trade with a postwar Syria.