United Nations

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The United Nations (UN) is an intergovernmental organization that aims to maintain international peace and security, develop friendly relations among nations, achieve international cooperation, and be a center for harmonizing the actions of nations. It is the largest, most familiar, most internationally represented and most powerful intergovernmental organization in the world. The UN is headquartered on international territory in New York City; other main offices are in Geneva, Nairobi, Vienna and The Hague.

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Israel-Gaza ceasefire takes hold after two-day flare-up

A ceasefire brokered by Egypt and the United Nations took hold on the Israel-Gaza border on Tuesday after two days of fighting between Israel and the Palestinian..

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World must avert 'dramatic' effects of coronavirus on health, economy: U.N.'s Guterres

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday urged countries to prevent the novel coronavirus epidemic from spiraling into a crisis with "dramatic..

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Saudi, Egypt, Bahrain to resume Qatar post services despite dispute

Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Bahrain have agreed to resume postal services to Qatar almost three years after they were stopped due to a political dispute, the United..

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U.N. in talks with Turkey to boost Syria aid amid offensive

The United Nations is in talks with Turkey to boost cross-border aid flows into northwest Syria and allow more evacuations of those in urgent need of medical..

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Libyan premier denounces Haftar as 'war criminal' at U.N.

Libyan Prime Minister Fayez al-Serraj on Monday denounced the shelling of civilian areas and airports in his country, labeling renegade military commander..

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Belgian carnival defies calls to cancel parade with Jewish caricatures

A satirical Belgian carnival parade decried by Israel's foreign minister as "hateful" went ahead on Sunday despite being withdrawn from the United Nation's list..

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11 Indian officers to join India’s UN peacekeeping mission in Sudan

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U.N. suggests Turkey border crossing to deliver aid to Syria's northeast

The United Nations has suggested that the Tal Abiyad border crossing between Syria and Turkey could be used to deliver aid to civilians in northeast Syria after..

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UN warns of 'bloodbath' as Syria fighting escalates 02:12

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U.N. chief urges halt to fighting in Syria's Idlib

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Friday called for an immediate ceasefire in Syria's Idlib region "to end the humanitarian catastrophe and..

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Yoga not a religion or political activity, but a science: Vice President

Adiyogi is an inspiration and representation of Yoga, which is not a belief, but a technology to transform oneself, the Vice-President said. "Yoga is not a..

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Libya ceasefire talks going in 'right direction', U.N. envoy says

Ceasefire talks between Libya's warring sides are going in the "right direction" while hitting hurdles over violations of an arms embargo and a truce declared..

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U.N. says it fears 'bloodbath' in northwest Syria fighting

The United Nations warned on Friday that fighting in northwest Syria could "end in a bloodbath" and called again for a ceasefire, while Moscow denied reports of..

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Libya ceasefire talks going in 'right direction': U.N envoy tells Reuters

Ceasefire talks between Libya's warring sides are going in the "right direction" while hitting hurdles over violations of an arms embargo and a truce declared..

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U.N. says it fears 'bloodbath' in northwest Syria, Russia denies mass displacements

The United Nations warned on Friday fighting in northwest Syria could "end in a bloodbath" and it called again for a ceasefire, while Moscow denied reports of a..

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U.N. says Libya ceasefire talks back on track in Geneva

The United Nations said on Friday ceasefire talks were back on track between the forces fighting over Libya's capital, days after the internationally recognized..

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U.N. says fears 'bloodbath' in Syria, urges halt to fighting

The United Nations reiterated its appeal on Friday for a halt to hostilities in northwest Syria, saying it feared that the violence "may end in a bloodbath".

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India ranks 77th on sustainability, 131st in child flourishing index rankings: UN report

India ranked 77th on a sustainability index that takes into account per capita carbon emissions and ability of children in a nation to live healthy lives and..

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'Nowhere is safe': UN warns of urgent danger of Syria escalation 02:37

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Libya government, Haftar's forces dim hopes of salvaging U.N. ceasefire talks

Libya's internationally recognised leader on Wednesday dashed hopes of quickly reviving U.N. ceasefire negotiations after his side withdrew, saying talk of them..

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North Korea quarantines in place for coronavirus: envoy

North Korea has imposed a strict quarantine around foreigners or returning nationals who display fever on entering the country, but has found no cases of..

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U.N. tries to salvage Libya talks after government announces pullout

The United Nations sought to salvage talks over a ceasefire for Libya on Wednesday, after the government based in Tripoli announced overnight that it was pulling..

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UN envoy warns military escalation puts Yemen peace moves at risk 02:17

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New device captures cows' methane-filled burps 01:38

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'Cruel beyond belief': UN demands escape route for civilians in northwest Syria 03:12

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Tripoli government suspends Libya talks after Haftar attacks Tripoli port

Libya's internationally recognized government on Tuesday halted talks hosted by the United Nations to halt war over the capital after eastern forces shelled..

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Libya's internationally recognized government suspends ceasefire talks in Geneva

Libya's internationally recognized government suspended ceasefire talks hosted by the United Nations in Geneva after an attack on Tripoli port on Tuesday, the..

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UN calls for Syrian government to open humanitarian corridors 02:33

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Air strikes hit hospitals, camps in northwest Syria, Turkey demands pull-back

Government air strikes have hit hospitals and refugee camps in northwest Syria and killed about 300 civilians as President Bashar al-Assad's forces press an..

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Air strikes hit hospitals, camps in northwest Syria, relief effort overwhelmed: U.N.

Government air strikes have hit hospitals and displaced persons camps in northwest Syria and killed about 300 civilians as President Bashar al-Assad's forces..

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U.N. has received conditions from eastern tribesmen for lifting oil blockade

The United Nations has received conditions from tribesmen allied to eastern forces to lift a blockade of eastern oil export ports, its Libya envoy said on..

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UN chief: New virus outbreak is 'a very dangerous situation'

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U.N. rights boss denounces attacks, deaths in northwest Syria bombings

Nearly 300 civilians have been killed in attacks this year in northwest Syria, 93% of them caused by strikes by the Syrian government and its ally Russia, the..

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U.N. envoy condemns use of birdshot against Iraqi protesters

The top United Nations envoy to Iraq condemned on Monday the use of hunting rifles loaded with birdshot against peaceful protesters in Baghdad and urged the..

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Nearly 875,000 people displaced by Russian-backed Syrian offensive: U.N.

Nearly 875,000 Syrians, mostly women and children, have fled a Russian-backed Syrian government offensive against the rebel-held northwest since early December,..

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Armed men in military fatigues kill 22 in Cameroon village

Gunmen in military fatigues and masks have killed 22 people in a village at the heart of a separatist insurgency in western Cameroon, shooting women and children..

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Extinction Rebellion targets 'dirty' shipping fuel in dead polar bear protest 00:41

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U.N. envoy condemns use of hunting rifles against Iraqi protesters

The top United Nations envoy to Iraq condemned on Monday the use of hunting rifles firing birdshot against peaceful protesters in Baghdad and urged the..

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Govt slams UN secy gen’s comments on J&K, says region integral part of India

Responding to the “offer” by the top UN diplomat, the MEA spokesperson said, “Jammu and Kashmir has been, is and will continue to be an integral part of..

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These Three Cities Are The Fastest Growing In The World 00:42

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Burundi opposition picks presidential contender as U.N. warns of rights abuses

Burundi's opposition CNL on Sunday picked the current chairman of the National Assembly as its candidate in the presidential election in May which the United..

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India rejects UN secretary-general's offer to mediate on Kashmir

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'Need to address illegal occupation of territories by Pakistan': India reacts to UN Secretary-General's comments

Earlier this day, UN chief António Guterres had said in Islamabad that it was important for both India and Pakistan to de-escalate "militarily and verbally" and..

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Important for India and Pak to 'de-escalate, both militarily and verbally': UN chief Guterres

UN chief Antonio Guterres said on Sunday it was important for India and Pakistan to de-escalate "militarily and verbally" and exercise "maximum restraint" as he..

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Powers renew pledge to uphold Libya arms embargo 01:54

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U.N. says Libya arms embargo a 'joke', demands accountability

An arms embargo aimed at curbing fighting in Libya has become meaningless because of violations and it is imperative that those who breach it are held to..

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Libya arms embargo is a 'joke', says U.N. official

Violations of an arms embargo in Libya have become a joke and it is imperative that those who breach it are held to account, a senior U.N. official said on..

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Libya arms embargo a 'joke', says U.N. official

Violations of an arms embargo in Libya have become a joke and it is imperative that those who breach it are held to account, a senior U.N. official said on..

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A new catastrophe looms in Syria's dead of winter 01:48

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UN lists more than 100 firms linked to Israeli settlements in West Bank 01:37

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Global carbon emissions were flat last year: Report 01:00

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UN lists firms linked to illegal Israeli settlements in West Bank 02:17

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Airbnb on UN list of companies tied to illegal Israeli settlements 04:55

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Fighting in northwestern Syria 'has deplaced 700,000 since December' 00:50