
Child soldiers grow five-fold in a year in West African country
More soldiers have been spotted in a recent attack by jihadis in the West African nation.
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The couple welcomed daughter Lilibet Diana in June and have son Archie Harrison, 2.
It comes as the Government seeks to start a national discussion on the topic.
'It will be something that brings us together as a country,' Willie Jackson says.
UN official warns of dire consequences if more Fijians don't take Covid-19 "seriously".
United Nations 'deeply troubled' by Israel's plan to add housing to illegal settlement.
Great Barrier Reef faces removal from World Heritage Site list in embarrassing blow.
Huge growth in online child sex abuse means 'vast' numbers of offenders not prosecuted.
A US diplomat has condemned the UN for failing to act.
The leaders met above the beach at the G-7 site in Carbis Bay, England.
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Villagers fled to Thailand when they came under attack by Myanmar's military.
It is the country's deadliest attack since it was overrun by jihadists five years ago.
It comes as Australia says it wants to prevent them being able to return to Australia.
The seemingly endless cycle of violence can seem hopeless, but NZ must still respond.
The US says international involvement could undermine the chance of de-escalation.
Palestinians across the region call for a general strike 'to protest Israeli aggression'.
Geoffrey Miller argues that NZ could be helping mediate for peace in Gaza.
Hostilities enter second week with Israel vowing to step up attacks.
Violence erupted in Gaza this week, but the conflict's origins go back decades.
A reporter says there has been "sudden and huge wave of Israeli attacks".
The Chinese government flatly rejects allegations of human rights abuses in Xinjiang.
Israeli PM tells Hamas: "We will not tolerate an attack on our territory."
Fiji's Government has deployed a multi-agency response to face the Covid-19 outbreak.
Meanwhile the Government has been for removing 'genocide' from the motion.
Ardern says Māori self-determination is not something 'to be afraid of'.
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"It is sad it has been used to create fear, the objective was the opposite."
The Government has been under pressure to respond to report recommendations.
The Māori Party meanwhile wants a mature national conversation rather than 'race-baiting'.