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Lebanon files complaint against Israel at UN labor body over deadly pager explosions
Read full article: Lebanon files complaint against Israel at UN labor body over deadly pager explosionsA Lebanese government minister says his country has filed a complaint against Israel at the U.N.’s labor organization over the string of deadly attacks involving exploding pagers, saying workers were among those killed and injured.
Seminole County races to get ahead of major flooding after Hurricane Milton
Read full article: Seminole County races to get ahead of major flooding after Hurricane MiltonSeminole County Emergency Manager Alan Harris said Friday that flooding is expected to continue through next week after Hurricane Milton.
WATCH LIVE: Seminole County Emergency Management holds post-Milton news conference
Read full article: WATCH LIVE: Seminole County Emergency Management holds post-Milton news conferenceCentral Florida waterways are rising because of heavy rain from Hurricane Milton. In Geneva that’s led to a washed-out road and even bigger problems for one community.
World Trade Organization slightly raises 2024 goods trade forecast but wary of potential setbacks
Read full article: World Trade Organization slightly raises 2024 goods trade forecast but wary of potential setbacksThe World Trade Organization has raised its outlook for global goods trade this year slightly, but cautions that increasing geopolitical tensions and uncertainty over economic policy pose “substantial” risks to its forecast.
World ski body and UN weather agency team up to help winter sports plan for climate change
Read full article: World ski body and UN weather agency team up to help winter sports plan for climate changeWinter sports are facing a long-time crisis because of climate change and the International Ski and Snowboard Federation has teamed up with the United Nations weather agency.
WHO grants first mpox vaccine approval to ramp up response to disease in Africa
Read full article: WHO grants first mpox vaccine approval to ramp up response to disease in AfricaThe World Health Organization says it has granted its first authorization for use of a vaccine against mpox in adults, calling it an important step toward fighting against the disease in Africa.
A mysterious bank vault sits abandoned on this Seminole County road. Here’s why
Read full article: A mysterious bank vault sits abandoned on this Seminole County road. Here’s whyThose who drive deep into Geneva will find a curious sight along the roadway: a decrepit bank vault sitting in a small field of grass.
Sudan's warring parties arrive in Geneva for UN-hosted talks on possible local cease-fires
Read full article: Sudan's warring parties arrive in Geneva for UN-hosted talks on possible local cease-firesU.N. officials say that Sudan’s warring parties have arrived in Geneva at the invitation of the United Nations to discuss the protection of civilians through possible local cease-fires.
Man in Mexico died of a bird flu strain that hadn't been confirmed before in a human, WHO says
Read full article: Man in Mexico died of a bird flu strain that hadn't been confirmed before in a human, WHO saysHealth authorities say a man in Mexico died from a type of bird flu called H5N2 that has never before been found in a human.
Here are 10 ‘middle-of-nowhere’ shops in Florida worth visiting. Have you been?
Read full article: Here are 10 ‘middle-of-nowhere’ shops in Florida worth visiting. Have you been?These general stores are “tucked away in the nooks and crannies of the Sunshine State,” making them relatively obscure for most.
Efforts to draft a pandemic treaty falter as countries disagree on how to respond to next emergency
Read full article: Efforts to draft a pandemic treaty falter as countries disagree on how to respond to next emergencyA global treaty to fight pandemics like COVID is going to have to wait: After more than two years of negotiations, rich and poor countries have failed to come up with a plan for how the world might respond to the next pandemic.
Paul McCartney song starts Paralympics on 100-day countdown to opening ceremony in Paris
Read full article: Paul McCartney song starts Paralympics on 100-day countdown to opening ceremony in ParisWith an assist from Paul McCartney the Paralympic Games is starting its 100-day race to the opening ceremony in Paris on Aug. 28.
Top US and Chinese officials begin talks on AI in Geneva
Read full article: Top US and Chinese officials begin talks on AI in GenevaTop envoys from the U.S. and China huddled Tuesday in closed-door talks in Geneva to discuss ways to ensure that emerging artificial intelligence technologies don't become existential risks.
European soccer leagues insist they have no plans for games in the US. A lawsuit could change that
Read full article: European soccer leagues insist they have no plans for games in the US. A lawsuit could change thatLeaders of top European soccer leagues say have no plans to take games to the United States.
WADA stands by decision to clear Chinese swimmers for Tokyo Olympics, citing contaminated samples
Read full article: WADA stands by decision to clear Chinese swimmers for Tokyo Olympics, citing contaminated samplesThe world’s top anti-doping regulator says after reviewing a documentary and other media reports that it stands by its decision to clear 23 Chinese swimmers to compete at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics despite testing positive for a banned heart medication.
Switzerland will host a Ukraine peace conference in June and hopes Russia can join one day
Read full article: Switzerland will host a Ukraine peace conference in June and hopes Russia can join one daySwitzerland says it will host a high-level international conference in June to help chart a path toward peace in Ukraine after more than two years of war, in hopes that Russia might join in the peace process one day.
As conflict worsens in eastern Congo, 2 armed groups pledge to respect civilians
Read full article: As conflict worsens in eastern Congo, 2 armed groups pledge to respect civiliansRepresentatives of two armed groups in Congo signed solemn pledges this week to both their violence-wracked country and the wider world: We will do better to respect and protect civilians.
An abandoned bank vault sits in the woods in Seminole County. Why is it there?
Read full article: An abandoned bank vault sits in the woods in Seminole County. Why is it there?Those who drive deep into Geneva will find a curious sight along the roadway: a decrepit bank vault sitting in a small field of grass.
2 injured in boat collision on St. Johns River near Sanford
Read full article: 2 injured in boat collision on St. Johns River near SanfordOne person was sent to the hospital as a trauma alert and another was injured after two boats collided in the Sanford area on Sunday, according to the Seminole County Fire Department.
Geneva oil trader reaches $661M settlement with US, Swiss authorities over bribery in Ecuador
Read full article: Geneva oil trader reaches $661M settlement with US, Swiss authorities over bribery in EcuadorGeneva-based commodities trading firm Gunvor said Friday that it has reached $661 million settlement with U.S. and Swiss prosecutors after a conviction for bribery of foreign officials in connection with the petroleum industry in Ecuador.
WTO chief insists trade body remains relevant as tariff-wielding Trump makes a run at White House
Read full article: WTO chief insists trade body remains relevant as tariff-wielding Trump makes a run at White HouseThe head of the World Trade Organization says the body remains relevant and its leaders focus on reform “no matter who comes into power” as Donald Trump — who as U.S. president bypassed WTO rules by slapping tariffs on America’s friends and foes alike — makes another run at the White House.
UN aid chief says warring Sudan generals agreed to talk on humanitarian issues. He's still waiting
Read full article: UN aid chief says warring Sudan generals agreed to talk on humanitarian issues. He's still waitingA top U.N. official says that two generals in Sudan whose forces have been at war for the last 10 months assured him recently that they would attend a meeting in Switzerland to discuss humanitarian issues and Sudan’s beleaguered civilians.
UN health agency cites tenfold increase in reported cases of dengue over the last generation
Read full article: UN health agency cites tenfold increase in reported cases of dengue over the last generationThe U.N. health agency says reported cases of dengue globally increased tenfold over the last generation.
Paris Saint-Germain advances in tense finish to Champions League group. Porto also into round of 16
Read full article: Paris Saint-Germain advances in tense finish to Champions League group. Porto also into round of 16Paris Saint-Germain and not Newcastle or AC Milan advanced to the Champions League round of 16 on Wednesday.
2 motorcyclists killed in Seminole County crash; driver accused of DUI manslaughter
Read full article: 2 motorcyclists killed in Seminole County crash; driver accused of DUI manslaughterA man was arrested, accused of DUI manslaughter, following his involvement in a wreck that left two motorcyclists dead in Seminole County on Saturday, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Saudi Arabia in lead and maybe all alone in race shaped by FIFA to host soccer's 2034 World Cup
Read full article: Saudi Arabia in lead and maybe all alone in race shaped by FIFA to host soccer's 2034 World CupIf Saudi Arabia could have designed a process for choosing future World Cup hosts, it might look similar to what FIFA has unveiled for the 2030 and 2034 men’s soccer tournaments.
Seminole residents continue rebuilding one year after Hurricane Ian floods
Read full article: Seminole residents continue rebuilding one year after Hurricane Ian floodsThe amount of water on Whitcomb Drive was unbelievable when Hurricane Ian hit, and it kept rising for days after the storm, flooding homes along Lake Harney.
As UEFA works on return for Russian youth teams, Ukraine promises boycott and urges others to join
Read full article: As UEFA works on return for Russian youth teams, Ukraine promises boycott and urges others to joinThe Ukraine soccer federation says it will boycott any European youth competition that includes Russia as UEFA works on easing a blanket ban imposed since the war started.
Swiss prosecutors indict an ex-employee of trading firm Gunvor over bribes paid in Republic of Congo
Read full article: Swiss prosecutors indict an ex-employee of trading firm Gunvor over bribes paid in Republic of CongoSwiss federal prosecutors say they have indicted a former employee of the Geneva-based commodities trading firm Gunvor over bribes paid to obtain access to the Republic of Congo’s petroleum market more than a decade ago.
Seminole County working on improvement plan to prevent future flooding in Geneva neighborhood
Read full article: Seminole County working on improvement plan to prevent future flooding in Geneva neighborhoodAfter Hurricane Ian hit last September, John Carter showed News 6 how deep the water was on his street by taking us through on a boat. His driveway looked like a river leading out to Lake Harney.
Swiss glaciers under threat again as heat wave drives zero-temperature level to record altitude
Read full article: Swiss glaciers under threat again as heat wave drives zero-temperature level to record altitudeThe Swiss weather service says a heat wave has driven the zero-degree Celsius level to its highest altitude since recordings on it in Switzerland began nearly 70 years ago, a new ominous sign for the country’s vaunted glaciers.
Dog dies after being left in truck in Seminole County, owner arrested
Read full article: Dog dies after being left in truck in Seminole County, owner arrestedA Seminole County man was arrested after his dog died when he left it in a hot vehicle for hours on Sunday, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
Swiss say dozens of Russian spies disguised as diplomats are active in the Alpine nation
Read full article: Swiss say dozens of Russian spies disguised as diplomats are active in the Alpine nationSwitzerland’s main intelligence agency says Russia continues to have dozens of spies disguised as diplomats at its embassy in Bern and its mission to the United Nations in Geneva, making the Alpine nation a hotspot for Russian espionage activity in Europe.
Plan to return decommissioned Leopard 2 tanks to Germany wins backing of Swiss executive branch
Read full article: Plan to return decommissioned Leopard 2 tanks to Germany wins backing of Swiss executive branchSwitzerland’s executive branch has thrown its weight behind a proposal to decommission 25 out-of-service Leopard 2 battle tanks that Germany’s government wants returned to the German manufacturer to help Berlin plug gaps in its arsenal after it shipped weapons to Ukraine.
UN agencies seek $5.6B to help Ukraine, its refugees abroad
Read full article: UN agencies seek $5.6B to help Ukraine, its refugees abroadThe U.N.’s humanitarian aid and refugee agencies say they are seeking $5.6 billion to help millions of people in Ukraine and 10 countries that have taken in fleeing Ukrainians in the wake of Russia’s invasion of their country nearly a year ago.
Red Cross conducts rare visit with 3,400 Yemen war prisoners
Read full article: Red Cross conducts rare visit with 3,400 Yemen war prisonersThe Red Cross says it has conducted rare visits with thousands of prisoners on both sides of Yemen’s eight-year-old civil war, a step that could pave the way for an exchange of detainees between the rival parties.
FIFA doctor sees World Cup as showcase of concussion policy
Read full article: FIFA doctor sees World Cup as showcase of concussion policyFIFA’s top doctor has highlighted brain injuries in soccer as his top priority ahead of a World Cup where teams can now use an extra substitute if a player has a suspected concussion.
As floodwater recedes in Seminole County, a new concern: Drinkable water
Read full article: As floodwater recedes in Seminole County, a new concern: Drinkable waterAs the recovery continues, the county is concerned about wells that may be damaged by floodwater. They say a well affected by floodwater may have disease-causing organisms in the water, making it unsafe to drink.
Seminole County deputy helps save Geneva man from Hurricane Ian floodwaters
Read full article: Seminole County deputy helps save Geneva man from Hurricane Ian floodwatersDeputy Todd Moderson with the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office helped rescue a man that a Geneva neighbor described as “on the cusp of death” who was mostly submerged under flood waters recently.
2 weeks after Hurricane Ian, floodwater still covers major Seminole County road
Read full article: 2 weeks after Hurricane Ian, floodwater still covers major Seminole County roadPart of State Road 46 remains closed in east Seminole County where water covers the road in Geneva towards Mims two weeks after Hurricane Ian.
FEMA opens first Mobile Registration Intake Center in Geneva
Read full article: FEMA opens first Mobile Registration Intake Center in GenevaFEMA opened its first Mobile Registration Intake Center in Seminole County Wednesday, as FEMA tries to reach out to people dealing with flooding from Hurricane Ian.
Flooding concerns rise as Lake Monroe set to crest; Lake Harney may soon recede
Read full article: Flooding concerns rise as Lake Monroe set to crest; Lake Harney may soon recedeSeminole County Emergency Manager Alan Harris said Monday afternoon that historic flooding throughout the area is expected to continue for weeks.
WATCH LIVE: Sky 6 over floodwaters in Geneva
Read full article: WATCH LIVE: Sky 6 over floodwaters in GenevaWhile Seminole County officials said they are still seeing an increase in the historic floodwaters brought about after Hurricane Ian, many areas are starting to level off as of Monday afternoon.
Western push on China, Russia at UN rights body faces test
Read full article: Western push on China, Russia at UN rights body faces testWestern countries are leading a simultaneous push at the U.N.’s top human rights body to scrutinize human rights in two of the world’s most influential countries: China and Russia.
Seminole County opens emergency shelters, issues evacuation orders for expected flooding
Read full article: Seminole County opens emergency shelters, issues evacuation orders for expected floodingEmergency shelters opened in Seminole County after evacuation orders were issued for flood-prone areas, mobile homes and people with special needs who need a safe place to stay.
UN rights experts present evidence of war crimes in Ukraine
Read full article: UN rights experts present evidence of war crimes in UkraineA team of experts commissioned by the U.N.’s top human rights body to look into rights violations in Ukraine says its initial investigation has turned up evidence of war crimes in the country following Russia’s invasion nearly seven months ago.
China envoy vows 'fight' over alleged Xinjiang rights abuses
Read full article: China envoy vows 'fight' over alleged Xinjiang rights abusesAn envoy from China’s Xinjiang province says Chinese authorities are ready for a “fight” with “anti-China” critics in the West and elsewhere over allegations of rights abuses in the anti-extremism campaign against Uyghurs and other Muslim ethnic groups in the region.
China shuns cooperation with UN rights office over report
Read full article: China shuns cooperation with UN rights office over reportA top Chinese diplomat says China can’t work with the U.N. human rights office after it released a report criticizing Beijing’s policies against Uyghurs and other ethnic groups in western Xinjiang.
UN experts warn of impact of abortion bans on US minorities
Read full article: UN experts warn of impact of abortion bans on US minoritiesIndependent U.N. human rights experts are expressing concerns about the adverse impact on the rights of racial and ethnic minorities from the U.S. Supreme Court decision that stripped away constitutional protections for abortion in the United States.
WHO: Monkeypox cases drop 21%, reversing month-long increase
Read full article: WHO: Monkeypox cases drop 21%, reversing month-long increaseThe number of monkeypox cases reported globally dropped by 21% in the last week, reversing a month-long trend of rising infections in a possible sign the outbreak may be starting to decline in Europe, according to an report issued by the World Health Organization on Thursday.
Dining team member found unresponsive, dies at Geneva Elementary School, district says
Read full article: Dining team member found unresponsive, dies at Geneva Elementary School, district saysA long-time member of the Red Apple Dining team died Monday after being found unresponsive at Geneva Elementary School, according to Seminole County Public Schools.
Geneva woman killed, another pedestrian injured in crash near Disney World
Read full article: Geneva woman killed, another pedestrian injured in crash near Disney WorldA 61-year-old Geneva woman was struck and killed and a 52-year-old man was injured while crossing a road near Walt Disney World, troopers say.
WHO: COVID cases and deaths falling nearly everywhere but pandemic not over
Read full article: WHO: COVID cases and deaths falling nearly everywhere but pandemic not overThe number of new coronavirus cases and deaths reported globally fell everywhere except the Middle East and Southeast Asia, according to the World Health Organization.
'Never have I been so ashamed': Russian envoy criticizes war
Read full article: 'Never have I been so ashamed': Russian envoy criticizes warA veteran Russian diplomat to the U.N. Office at Geneva says he handed in his resignation before sending out a scathing letter to foreign colleagues inveighing against the “aggressive war unleashed” by President Vladimir Putin in Ukraine.
Geneva school bus crash sends driver, 3 students to hospital, troopers say
Read full article: Geneva school bus crash sends driver, 3 students to hospital, troopers sayA bucket truck struck a Seminole County Public Schools bus, causing it to hit another truck in Geneva, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Man posing as contractor bilked woman out of $74K, Volusia deputies say
Read full article: Man posing as contractor bilked woman out of $74K, Volusia deputies sayVolusia County deputies are looking for a man who conned a woman out of $74,000 by posing as a contractor but never delivering on the work.
COVID cases, deaths continue to fall globally, WHO reports
Read full article: COVID cases, deaths continue to fall globally, WHO reportsThe number of new coronavirus cases reported globally dropped by 16% last week, marking a month-long decline in COVID-19 infections, according to figures from the World Health Organization.
UK man hands Cyprus Church icon taken by his officer father
Read full article: UK man hands Cyprus Church icon taken by his officer fatherAn 18th-century icon that a British officer spirited out of war-wracked Cyprus in 1974 has been returned to the island’s Orthodox Church by the officer’s son to reunite it with those “who really appreciate what it stands for.”.
UN labor agency cites concerns about China's Xinjiang region
Read full article: UN labor agency cites concerns about China's Xinjiang regionAn annual report from the United Nations labor agency has highlighted the work conditions of Uyghurs and other Muslim minorities in China’s western Xinjiang region.
As case counts fall, WHO chief warns "COVID isn't finished"
Read full article: As case counts fall, WHO chief warns "COVID isn't finished"The head of the World Health Organization says “COVID isn’t finished with us,” as he appealed for extra help to fight the pandemic after his agency reported case counts and deaths fell worldwide over the past week.
WHO: In 10 weeks, omicron surge causes COVID cases to soar
Read full article: WHO: In 10 weeks, omicron surge causes COVID cases to soarThe World Health Organization chief says 90 million cases of coronavirus have been reported since the omicron variant was first identified 10 weeks ago, amounting to more than in all of 2020, the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Japan to watch WHO probe of director's alleged racism, abuse
Read full article: Japan to watch WHO probe of director's alleged racism, abuseJapan's government says it will watch the World Health Organization’s probe into staff complaints over racism and abuse by a top Japanese official but denied it inappropriately received sensitive vaccine information from him.
WHO chief warns against talk of ‘endgame’ in pandemic
Read full article: WHO chief warns against talk of ‘endgame’ in pandemicThe head of the World Health Organization is warning that conditions remain ideal for more coronavirus variants to emerge and says it’s dangerous to assume omicron is the last one or that “we are in the endgame.”.
More than 2 dozen drugmakers to make Merck’s COVID-19 pill
Read full article: More than 2 dozen drugmakers to make Merck’s COVID-19 pillA U.N.-backed group says it has signed agreements with more than two dozen generic drug makers to produce versions of Merck’s coronavirus pill to supply 105 developing countries.
Tina Turner, husband snap up vast $76M estate on Lake Zurich
Read full article: Tina Turner, husband snap up vast $76M estate on Lake ZurichRock ‘n’ roll icon Tina Turner and her husband have reportedly bought a 70-million Swiss franc ($76 million) estate with 10 buildings, pond, stream, swimming pool and boat dock on Lake Zurich.
WHO counts 18 million virus cases last week as omicron slows
Read full article: WHO counts 18 million virus cases last week as omicron slowsThe World Health Organization says the number of new coronavirus cases globally rose by 20% last week to more than 18 million, marking a slowdown in the surge caused by the omicron variant.