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Russia used cluster weapons in Ukraine at least 24 times: UN
Geneva: UN rights chief Michelle Bachelet said on Wednesday that credible reports indicate that Russian armed forces have used cluster munitions in populated areas of Ukraine on at least 24 occasions since…
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India abstains 6th, 7th time on Ukraine resolution
United Nations: Keeping up its streak of abstentions on Ukraine-related resolutions at the UN, India on Thursday abstained in rapid succession for the sixth and seventh time at the General Assembly which…
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Why did Nehru internationalise Kashmir issue by taking it to UN: Sitharaman
New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday accused the country’s first prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru of internationalising the Kashmir issue by taking it to the United Nations and said India’s neighbour was…
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Stan Swamy’s death a strain on human rights record: UN working group
New Delhi: The United Nations Working Group on Arbitrary Detention has said that the custodial death of Stan Swamy is a strain on India’s human rights record. The comment was made at…
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Russia-Ukraine war: Key things to know about the conflict
Kyiv: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in his nighttime video address to the nation that he is thankful to U.S. President Joe Biden for additional military aid but won’t say specifically what…
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India deeply concerned over deteriorating humanitarian situation in Ukraine: Tirumurti
United Nations: India, which ensured the safe return of about 22,500 of its citizens from Ukraine, also assisted in the evacuation of nationals from 18 other countries, India’s top envoy at the…
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UN sets March 15 as International Day to Combat Islamophobia
UNITED NATIONS — The U.N. General Assembly approved a resolution Tuesday setting March 15 as the International Day to Combat Islamophobia. The resolution, adopted by consensus by the 193-member world body and…
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Guterres warns sword of Damocles hangs over global economy
United Nations: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has warned that “a sword of Damocles hangs over the global economy” because of the ongoing war in Ukraine, adding that developing countries were most at…
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Denouncement of bigotry should apply to all religions: India
United Nations: While condemning Islamaphobia, India said on Tuesday that denouncement of bigotry at the UN should apply to all religions, a stance also adopted by France and the European Union. Speaking…
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World should not forget suffering in Syria: UN
Geneva: The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) on Tuesday issued a global appeal for the plight of Syrians displaced by the 12-year war in the country not to be forgotten. “11 years since…
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Next UN Secretary-General should be female: General Assembly president
United Nations: UN General Assembly President Abdulla Shahid on Monday said that the next UN Secretary-General should be female. Just four women have been elected president of the General Assembly in its 76…
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As Iran talks near end, UN nuclear watchdog chief in Tehran
Tehran: The head of the United Nations’ nuclear watchdog met Saturday with Iranian officials as talks in Vienna over Tehran’s tattered atomic deal with world powers appear to be reaching their end.…
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UN slaps expanded arms embargo on Yemen’s Houthi rebels
United Nations: The UN Security Council voted Monday to impose an expanded arms embargo on Yemen’s Houthi rebels, saying they have threatened the peace, security and stability of the war-torn country. Council…
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US expels 12 diplomats from Russia’s mission to UN, Moscow calls its hostile action
United Nations: The US has expelled 12 diplomats from Russia’s mission to the UN, saying they engaged in espionage activities, a move which Moscow described as a “hostile action” and gross violation…
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Ukraine crisis: India calls for dialogue to resolve issues
United Nations: India has said that it was deeply concerned over the deteriorating situation in Ukraine and reiterated its call for immediate cessation of violence and end to hostilities, saying all differences can…
