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	<a href="https://www.un.org/coronavirus" target="_blank">COVID-19</a> cases rise globally for sixth consecutive week 
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	Greater action needed on refugee vaccination, urges <a href="http://www.unhcr.org/" target="_blank">UNHCR</a>’s Grandi 
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	Hate speech still rising against Roma despite recognition gains 
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News in Brief 7 April 2021

In his first public statement since the Duke of Edinburgh’s death, Prince Charles says his father gave “the most remarkable, devoted service” to his family, to Britain, and to the Commonwealth. Also, thousands of people flee their homes after a volcanic eruption on the Caribbean island of St. Vincent. And a United Nations official warns that Myanmar could be headed toward civil war after February’s military coup.

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Prince Philip: Private funeral to be held next week

Prince Philip was the longest serving consort in British history, having been married to Queen Elizabeth for seventy- three years. The Palace said he died peacefully at Windsor Castle on Friday morning.  It's been confirmed that his funeral will not be a state occasion -- in line with his wishes. Also: A volcanic eruption has blanketed the Caribbean island of St Vincent in ash and, a landmark effort by Amazon workers to form a union chapter at their warehouse in the US state of Alabama appears to have been defeated.

Prince Philip: Tributes after Duke of Edinburgh dies aged 99

<ul><li>Deep concerns from <a href="http://www.who.int/feed/view/en/" target="_blank">WHO</a> over Brazil COVID deaths</li>
<li>Proof of life requests from the UN human rights office for Jordanian Prince, Dubai Princess</li>
<li><a href="http://www.unhcr.org/" target="_blank">UNHCR</a>: Syrian families must not be returned home despite improving security</li>
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News in Brief 9 April 2021

In this special edition, we mark the death of Prince Philip - the Duke of Edinburgh. Jackie Leonard looks back at the life of Queen Elizabeth's husband, his place in British history and his contribution to the monarchy.

News in Brief 7 April 2021

COVID-19 cases rise globally for sixth consecutive week Greater action needed on refugee vaccination, urges UNHCR’s Grandi Hate speech still rising against Roma despite recognition gains

COVID-19 cases rise globally for sixth consecutive week

Greater action needed on refugee vaccination, urges UNHCR’s Grandi

Hate speech still rising against Roma despite recognition gains