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UN urges Israel to call off forced evictions in east Jerusalem
GENEVA: The United Nations urged Israel on Friday to call off any forced evictions in occupied east Jerusalem, warning that…
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Nearly half of UN rights council states behind activist reprisals: report
GENEVA: Nearly half the countries serving on the UN Human Rights Council have been cited for conducting reprisals against activists,…
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Myanmar risks coming to standstill, UN envoy tells SC
NEW YORK: The UN special envoy on Myanmar told the Security Council on Friday that in the absence of a…
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Cyprus rivals in Geneva as UN seeks ‘common ground’
GENEVA: The UN chief kicked off informal talks with rival Cypriot leaders in Geneva on Tuesday seeking common ground that…
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UN body urges action over Myanmar crackdown
GENEVA: The UN Human Rights Council voiced alarm on Wednesday at the “disproportionate use of force” in Myanmar since last…
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Chance to take ‘green path’ to Covid recovery being squandered, says UN
PARIS: The world is missing a once-in-a-generation chance to rebuild a sustainable post-pandemic future, the United Nations said on Wednesday…
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UN Council adopts resolution for equitable access to vaccines
UNITED NATIONS: The UN Security Council gave unanimous approval on Friday to a resolution calling for improved access to Covid-19…
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US seeks to return to UN human rights body
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Wednesday that the United States will vie for a seat at the…
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UN report finds Trump ally violated Libya arms embargo
WASHINGTON: Private security contractor and ally of former US President Trump Erik Prince violated a United Nations arms embargo on…
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UN chief backs new blueprint to end ‘suicidal’ war on nature
LONDON: A new scientific blueprint for tackling climate change, pollution and the accelerating loss of plant and animal species published…
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