DW: UN migration compact formally adopted
UN member states have adopted the UN's controversial migration compact at a conference in Morocco. A number of countries have refused to sign the nonbinding accord, among them the US.
The Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration has been formally adopted by UN member states at a conference in the Moroccan capital Marrakech.
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres described the nonbinding accord, which was finalized in July after 18 months of talks, as a "roadmap to prevent suffering and chaos," rejecting claims that it would allow the UN to impose migration policies on member states.
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MIDDLE EAST
UN proposes Yemen rebels share control of key port with government.
U.N. agencies warn aid is needed to save lives in Yemen.
State Department: Discontinuing support for Saudi-led coalition in Yemen would send ‘wrong message’.
Iraq celebrates one year since 'victory' against IS.
GCC summit ends without roadmap to resolve ongoing crisis.
Saudis reject extradition as alleged last moments of Jamal Khashoggi detailed .
Israel: Second Hezbollah tunnel discovered.
ASIA
North and South Korea complete joint survey on waterway.
‘Major fiscal surgery’ needed to stop China growth rate dropping below 6 per cent in first half of 2019, economist says.
China summons US ambassador over Huawei CFO's arrest.
China cracks down on unofficial Christian church.
Chinese tourists and international students help drive asylum claims in Australia up 311 per cent.
Urjit Patel: India's central bank governor resigns.
‘Your daughter should have been safe here’: NZ's apology to family of Grace Millane.
AFRICA
Armed group blocks key oil field in Libya.
Political feuding and corruption leave Africa’s Guinea-Bissau vulnerable to falling back into a gang haven, ‘narco-state’.
Somali MPs aim to impeach president over Ethiopia, Eritrea 'deals'.
Togo protests turn deadly after government crackdown.
Tanzania President Magufuli comes under attack over censorship.
DR Congo's Kabila does not rule out contesting 2023 poll.
Egypt frees British student arrested on spying charge.
EUROPE
Armenia PM Nikol Pashinian's alliance wins by landslide.
French president to address the nation on 'yellow vest' crisis.
France: More than 1,200 in custody after 'yellow vest' riots.
France tells Trump to stop interfering in its politics.
Kremlin slams rumors about Russia’s alleged involvement in France’s Yellow Vests.
Theresa May postpones Brexit deal vote. May ‘to delay’ crucial Brexit vote, media says, hours after EU’s top court said UK can unilaterally scrap divorce from the bloc.
UK can halt Brexit unilaterally, EU court rules. Court: It's not too late for Britain to stay in EU.
Anti-Semitism pervades European life, says EU report.
Russian serial killer found guilty of 56 further murders.
AMERICAS
Trump defends campaign contribution as 'private transaction' 'done correctly'.
Trump floating Mark Meadows for White House chief of staff: reports. Trump chief of staff: Speculation mounts over job.
US Senate faces off with Trump over Khashoggi this week. US Senator Rubio slams White House on Khashoggi after report Kushner counselled prince.
Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro further consolidates power in municipal vote.
China increases pressure on US, Canada over Huawei executive's arrest.
Vancouver police investigate break-in attempt at family home of Huawei’s Sabrina Meng Wanzhou; suspects fled after being confronted by resident.
Illegal mining in Amazon rainforest has become an 'epidemic'.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
After defeat in Iraq, ISIS fights on in last enclave in Syria.
Nadia Murad: One woman's fight against Islamic State.
Iraq marks one year since 'victory' against IS.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
US sets 'hard deadline' for China trade talks.
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey criticised for 'tone deaf' Myanmar tweets.
Ex-Nissan chairman Carlos Ghosn charged with underreporting pay by more than $60m.
Australia: Facebook, Google face crackdown as ACCC calls out their market dominance.
