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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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Trump cutting U.S. ties with World Health Organization over virus

The United States will end its relationship with the World Health Organization over the body's handling of the coronavirus pandemic, U.S. President Donald Trump..

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No threat to urban areas from locusts: FAO expert

Extent of locust invasion in India may spread further and swarms may reach as far as Bihar and Odisha in June-July before they eventually return to Rajasthan..

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Army’s woman peacekeeper gets coveted UN award

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No threat to urban areas from locusts: UN body

Extent of locust invasion in India may spread further and swarms may reach as far as Bihar and Odisha in June-July before they eventually return to Rajasthan..

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Coronavirus-induced border bottlenecks slow food deliveries in East Africa

Bottlenecks at borders as government screen lorry drivers to contain the new coronavirus are putting the delivery of vital food supplies in East Africa at risk,..

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Saudi Arabia confirms virtual donors conference for Yemen with U.N.

Saudi Arabia confirmed it will host a virtual donors conference next week for Yemen together with the United Nations which said the conflict-riven nation risked..

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Colombia ELN rebels would back U.N. ceasefire, urge government to join

Colombian rebel group the National Liberation Army (ELN) would be willing to participate in a global three-month ceasefire being discussed at the United Nations..

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Saudi Arabia confirms virtual donors conference for Yemen in partnership with U.N.

Saudi Arabia confirmed that it will organise a virtual donors conference for Yemen on Tuesday in partnership with the United Nations.

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Factbox: Who's involved in Libya's war and why

The conflict between Libya's Government of National Accord (GNA), recognised by the United Nations, and the eastern-based forces of Khalifa Haftar has become a..

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Somalia commission to probe killing of seven health workers

Somalia will set up a regional commission to probe the killing of seven health workers and report publicly within a month, the head of Hirshabelle state told..

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UN chief appreciates India's assistance to other countries during Covid-19 pandemic: Tirumurti

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U.N. delays crucial climate summit for a year, cites pandemic

The coronavirus pandemic has prompted the United Nations to delay until late 2021 a crucial climate summit that had been scheduled for Britain this year,..

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Maldives, UAE foil Pakistan bid to form group to target India on Islamophobia at OIC

The Maldives and UAE thwarted a move by Pakistan to create an informal group of Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) envoys at the United Nations on..

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U.N. seeks $2.4 billion for Yemen, warns aid operation nearly broke

U.N. agencies trying to help the millions at risk from the conflict in Yemen are nearly broke, U.N. aid chief Mark Lowcock said on Thursday, announcing a drive..

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India lost more peacekeepers than any other UN member state: Ambassador Tirumurti

In his message on the occasion of the International Day of Peacekeepers, observed on May 29, Ambassador Tirumurti honoured India's brave men and women who have..

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U.N. court postpones Mladic appeals hearings

The U.N. court for the former Yugoslavia on Thursday postponed until further notice the appeals hearings of former Bosnian Serb military leader Ratko Mladic,..

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Merkel urges fellow leaders to contribute more to multilateral organisations

German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Thursday urged fellow leaders to consider providing further support to multilateral institutions like the United Nations and..

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Guterres urges avoiding action that would increase tensions on India-China border: UN spokesperson

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U.S. and China fight at United Nations over Hong Kong

The United States and China clashed over Hong Kong at the United Nations on Wednesday after Beijing opposed a request by Washington for the Security Council to..

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Exclusive: Venezuela reaches deal with U.N. to buy food, medicine with gold - central bank

Venezuela has reached a deal with the U.N. Development Programme (UNDP) to destine part of its gold in Bank of England accounts to finance the purchase of food..

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U.N. warns of possible war crimes in northeastern Congo

Widespread and systematic killings, beheadings, rape and other barbaric acts by militia mostly from the ethnic Lendu community in northeastern Congo may..

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Migrants stuck on merchant ship disembark in Libya: IOM

At least 90 migrants who were returned to Libya after being rescued at sea while attempting to cross the Mediterranean to Europe were disembarking in Misrata on..

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U.N. nuclear watchdog plans delayed board meeting because of coronavirus

The U.N. nuclear watchdog's 35-nation board plans to hold next month's quarterly meeting a week later than originally planned and mainly by video link because of..

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Donors raise $2.79 billion for Venezuelan refugees amid COVID-19

(This May 26 story corrects amount in first and sixth paragraphs after official clarification by United Nations)

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Rwanda genocide: French court to decide on handing suspect to UN 02:28

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Britain proposes November 2021 date for delayed U.N. climate summit

Britain has proposed hosting in November 2021 a United Nations' climate summit that was postponed from this November due to the coronavirus pandemic, a letter..

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U.N. calls meeting to boost pandemic support for developing countries

U.N. officials said they will meet on Thursday with over a dozen world leaders to discuss shoring up financial support for emerging economies, hit hard by the..

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Child labour, marriages on rise in Yemen as COVID spreads: U.N. agency

The U.N. refugee agency said on Tuesday its work in Yemen was near a "potential breaking point" as coronavirus spreads in the war-damaged country, with rising..

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Libya stops nearly 400 migrants attempting to cross to Europe: IOM

Libya's coastguard has stopped nearly 400 migrants attempting to cross the Mediterranean in five boats in the past two days, the United Nations migration agency..

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Myanmar updates U.N. court on 'confidential' Rohingya measures

Myanmar has filed a report on its adherence to measures to protect its Rohingya Muslim minority imposed by the United Nations' highest court, but details of the..

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Myanmar updates top U.N. court on measures to protect Rohingya minority

Myanmar has filed a first report with the U.N.'s highest court on its adherence to measures imposed in January to protect the Muslim minority Rohingya, the court..

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Qureshi says Pak will give 'befitting response' to India in case of 'any misadventure'

Pakistan's foreign minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi said on Sunday that his country will give "a befitting response" to India in case of "any misadventure" against..

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Cyclone Amphan: UN chief commends India, Bangladesh for life-saving work

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UN: Pandemic Has Produced 600% Increase In Cybercrime Worldwide 00:34

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UN chief following cyclone Amphan situation in India, Bangladesh; saddened by loss of lives

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Yemen's health system 'has collapsed' as coronavirus spreads: UN 02:26

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At OIC meeting, Maldives thwarts Pakistan's attempt to target India

Maldives has called out propaganda against India at the virtual Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) meeting at the United Nations. Maldives Permanent..

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U.N. prosecutor: remains of Rwandan war crimes suspect found in Congo

The remains of a fugitive major suspect in Rwanda's 1994 genocide have been identified in a grave in the Republic of the Congo, a United Nations war crimes..

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Yemen's health system 'has in effect collapsed' as COVID spreads: U.N.

Coronavirus is believed to be spreading throughout Yemen, where the health care system "has in effect collapsed", the United Nations said on Friday, appealing..

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Cyclone Amphan considered even more destructive than Cyclone Aila: UN

Cyclone Amphan, which has killed 77 people and left thousands homeless in West Bengal, is now considered even more destructive than Cyclone Aila which slammed..

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UN envoy says Israel must 'abandon threats of annexation' 02:35

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UN envoy warns foreign backers will worsen Libyan conflict 02:19

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Libya: GNA captures towns near Tunisia border from Haftar 02:37

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Libya's UN-recognised government retakes key airbase 02:29

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UN General Secretary says the WHO is 'irreplaceable' 01:16

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Syrians flee camps and return to destroyed homes in Idlib 02:00

Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO - Published on May 6, 2020

Rouhani says U.S. made a 'big mistake' leaving nuclear deal 00:48

Credit: Reuters Studio - Published on May 6, 2020

World leaders pledge $8 billion to fight COVID-19 02:00

Credit: Reuters - Politics - Published on May 4, 2020

Why are journalists reporting on the pandemic facing threats? 25:20

Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO - Published on May 4, 2020

Lost sheep's fleece raises $7,700 for refugees 01:19

Credit: Reuters Studio - Published on May 3, 2020

Yemen reports first coronavirus deaths, multiple cases 02:22

Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO - Published on May 1, 2020

Syria: Al-Assad accused of disrupting medical supplies 02:23

Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO - Published on April 30, 2020

UN envoy: Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi failed as humanitarian 02:59

Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO - Published on April 29, 2020

UN's outgoing human rights envoy to Myanmar slams Suu Kyi 05:29

Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO - Published on April 29, 2020

UN's top human rights envoy to Myanmar steps down 02:39

Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO - Published on April 28, 2020

U.N. cautions against abuse of coronavirus measures 01:09

Credit: Reuters Studio - Published on April 27, 2020

Africa could reel from health crisis to food crisis 01:43

Credit: Reuters Studio - Published on April 24, 2020

UN, EU warn Israel against West Bank annexation 02:28

Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO - Published on April 24, 2020

Pompeo: WHO Needs A 'Structural Fix' Of Its 'Shortcomings' 00:34

Credit: Wochit News - Published on April 24, 2020

UN: Latin America, Caribbean face worst-ever recession 02:12

Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO - Published on April 22, 2020

At least 7 killed, 85 injured in northern Yemen flash floods 02:41

Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO - Published on April 22, 2020

'This virus makes it a double burden' for children in Libya, Yemen and Syria 02:52

Credit: euronews (in English) - Published on April 21, 2020

Idris Elba teaming with United Nations to launch $40 million coronavirus relief fund 00:42

Credit: Cover Video STUDIO - Published on April 20, 2020

At least 300,000 Africans expected to die due to virus: UN agency 01:29

Credit: Reuters Studio - Published on April 17, 2020

UN envoy expects Yemen's warring sides to agree truce soon 02:08

Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO - Published on April 17, 2020

Economic Downturn Could Kill Hundreds Of Thousands Of Children 00:33

Credit: Wochit News - Published on April 16, 2020

African countries get debt relief from G20 01:35

Credit: Reuters Studio - Published on April 16, 2020

WHO regrets Trump funding halt as global coronavirus cases top 2 million 03:25

Credit: Reuters Studio - Published on April 15, 2020

Global condemnation of Trump WHO funding freeze 02:21

Credit: Reuters - Politics - Published on April 15, 2020

Trump halts US payments to WHO over coronavirus warnings 01:07

Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO - Published on April 15, 2020

Some African countries could hit coronavirus peak in weeks: WHO 03:04

Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO - Published on April 11, 2020

Coronavirus: Half a billion people could be pushed into poverty, says UN study 03:46

Credit: Euronews English - Published on April 9, 2020

UN watchdog rules Syrian government behind 2017 toxic attacks 02:31

Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO - Published on April 9, 2020

Burkina Faso: UNHCR warns about rising rate of COVID-19 cases 01:54

Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO - Published on April 9, 2020

WHO head dismisses suggestions he's too close to China 00:58

Credit: Reuters Studio - Published on April 8, 2020

New UN report blames Syria government for 2017 chemical attacks 04:15

Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO - Published on April 8, 2020

UN urges coordinated efforts to contain coronavirus in Mali 02:26

Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO - Published on April 8, 2020

Trump threatens to withhold U.S. funding to WHO 02:00

Credit: Reuters Studio - Published on April 8, 2020

UN: 'Highly probable' Syria gov't and allies attacked hospitals 01:56

Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO - Published on April 7, 2020

Ramos, Pique, Rashford & Alexander-Arnold back #BeActive initiative 02:25

Credit: Reuters - Sports - Published on April 6, 2020

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