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Syrian government, opposition agree to redraft constitution -envoy
The drafting committee, comprising 45 representatives of Syria’s government, opposition and civil society, has a mandate to draw up a new basic law leading to U.N.-supervised elections.
Special Envoy Geir Pedersen said its Syrian co-chairs, who he met together for the first time ahead of week-long talks, had agreed to „prepare and start drafting constitutional reform.“
‚Common ground‘ at premium as Cyprus rivals head to Geneva
The „Cyprus problem is now part of a broader geopolitical context“ of „future relations between the EU and Turkey“, and on gas in the eastern Mediterranean, said Ioannou.
Turkey blocks Cyprus from world disarmament conference
Turkey has blocked a request from Cyprus to participate as an observer at the Conference on Disarmament in Geneva, amid growing tensions between the two countries.
Bolton to meet Russian counterpart in Geneva
National security adviser John Bolton will meet with his Russian counterpart in Geneva this week. CNN’s Samantha Vinograd has the weekly presidential briefing.
UN promotes positive use of artificial intelligence for all
„The inaugural 2017 summit sparked inclusive global dialogue on the potential of AI to act as a force for good,“ said ITU Secretary-General Houlin Zhao. „The action-oriented 2018 summit will now harness this momentum to identify practical applications of AI to improve the quality and sustainability of life on our planet.“
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said in his video message, „I commend the ITU for the critical role it plays in narrowing the digital divide and connecting people wherever they are, whatever their means. As we look to an increasingly digital future, I welcome your focus on exploring how artificial intelligence can accelerate progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals.“