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29 hours ago
Volker Turk, the UN's high commissioner for human rights, warns that 'children are dying' as result of US oil blockade.
3 months ago
Scrubs: the cast’s chemistry is still so sparky it totally carries this zinger-packed comeback ⊕
Dr Cox is still electrifying, the original cast’s interactions are a joy to watch, and after a couple of episodes it finds its tone – making it just the comfort TV we need right now
It is possible to …
4 months ago
UN rights chief warns his office is in ‘survival mode’ over funding crisis ⊖
Volker Turk appeals for $400m after cuts to operations in 17 countries.
5 months ago
Israel ‘asphyxiating’ Palestinians for ‘apartheid system’ in West Bank: UN ○
Volker Turk's description of West Bank situation as 'apartheid' marks first time a UN human rights chief has used term.
6 months ago
This art is rubbish: why artists meticulously recreate our trash – so well they even confuse cleaners ⊕⊕
Resin fruit peel, bronze bin bags and marble loo rolls are among the items of detritus being immortalised by artists – and fetching a high price
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7 months ago
UN human rights chief says US strikes on alleged drug boats ‘unacceptable’ ⊖⊖
Volker Turk voices rare criticism of the US bombing campaign that has killed more than 60 people in under two months.
8 months ago
Salt Bae's Nusr-Et London restaurant reports £5.5million loss as Turkish viral butcher's US business downsizes ⊖
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The eccentric Turk, real name Nusret Gökçe, is renowned for charging thousands of pounds for a steak and sprinkling salt over it in his trademark style.
9 months ago
UN rights chief urges US to withdraw sanctions on Palestinian NGOs ○
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Volker Turk warns that the US sanctions over ICC cooperation could have a 'chilling effect' on civil society globally.
10 months ago
UN human rights chief wades in on Palestine Action terror ban accusing ministers of 'disproportionate' action ○
Volker Turk accused ministers of 'disturbing' use of counter-terror powers, saying the decision was 'disproportionate and unnecessary'.
UK ban on Palestine Action a 'disturbing' misuse of legislation, says UN rights chief ○
Volker Turk urges the UK government to lift the "unnecessary" ban on the group.