Palestinians welcome U.N. vote on Israel’s occupation as ‘a victory’
The Palestinians on Saturday welcomed a vote by the United Nations General Assembly requesting that… Read More
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U.N. urges Musk to safeguard human rights at Twitter
The U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, on Saturday issued an open letter… Read More
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U.N. chief pledges support for denuclearization of North Korea
In Seoul for meetings with South Korean leaders, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Friday… Read More
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Two million children at risk of starvation in Horn of Africa – U.N. aid chief
U.N. aid chief Martin Griffiths said on Tuesday that close to 2 million children are… Read More
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Khashoggi inquiry has sought access to Saudi consulate, kingdom
'A three-member legal and forensic panel would seek to establish “states’ and individuals’ responsibilities” for… Read More
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U.S. quits U.N. human rights body, citing anti-Israel bias
WASHINGTON: The United States withdrew from a “hypocritical and self-serving” United Nations Human Rights Council… Read More
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Two-thirds of U.N. Security Council upset by non-implementation of Mideast resolution
UNITED NATIONS: Two-thirds of the United Nations Security Council expressed “profound concern” on Monday that… Read More
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U.N. Security Council delays vote on Syria ceasefire resolution
UNITED NATIONS/BEIRUT: The U.N. Security Council on Friday delayed a vote on a demand for… Read More
7 years ago
Democracy in Pakistan is stable and secure: Maleeha Lodhi
Pakistan's Permanent Representative to the United Nations Dr Maleeha Lodhi stated that there was a… Read More
9 years ago
India furious as China blocks U.N. blacklisting of militant chief
China has put a hold on India's request to add the head of the Pakistani… Read More
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U.N. invites warring parties to Syria talks this week
The United Nations invited Syria's government and opposition to peace talks in Geneva on Friday,… Read More
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U.N. council plans emergency meeting on reported North Korea nuclear test
The U.N. Security Council is planning to hold an emergency meeting on Wednesday to discuss… Read More
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Child death rates cut by half, but U.N. target missed
LONDON: Children are half as likely to die before their fifth birthday now than they… Read More
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At least nine killed in bomb attack on U.N. vehicle in Somalia
MOGADISHU: Two Kenyans and seven Somali guards were killed in a bomb attack on a vehicle… Read More
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Farhan Akhtar speaks for gender equality at U.N
Bollywood star Farhan Akhtar voiced the need for highlighting gender equality and ending violence against… Read More
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Belarus diplomat worries topless, mayo-throwing women could disrupt U.N
UNITED NATIONS : A Belarusian delegate at a United Nations disarmament forum warned fellow diplomats… Read More
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Pakistan's Malala adds a Grammy to her list of awards
Pakistani social activist and inspirational teen Malala Yusufzai added to her list of illustrious awards… Read More
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Syrians largest refugee group after Palestinians: U.N.
GENEVA: Syrians have overtaken Afghans as the largest refugee population aside from Palestinians, fleeing to more… Read More
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U.N. urges Pakistan to refrain from resuming executions
GENEVA: The U.N. human rights office appealed to Pakistan on Friday to refrain from resuming… Read More
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One in 500 people living with no nationality: report
One in 500 people globally has no nationality, experts said on Monday, a far higher… Read More
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