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Can World Quit Coal? Yes, But It's Complicated
As world leaders and thousands of researchers, activists and lobbyists meet in Brazil at the 30th annual United Nations climate conference, there is plenty of frustration that the world isn't making progress on climate change fast enough.
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Preventable Cervical Cancer Kills A Woman Every 2 Minutes, United Nations Reports, Calls For Global Action
One woman worldwide dies every two minutes due to cervical cancer -- a treatable and preventable disease -- said the UN on Monday on the first official World Cervical Cancer Elimination Day.
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National Guards Begin Withdrawal From Chicago, Portland After Legal Setbacks
Hundreds of National Guard troops sent to Chicago and Portland began to withdraw Sunday, US media reported, after the deployment by President Donald Trump faced legal setbacks.
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As Nitish Kumar Eyes 10th Term, A Look At Longest-Serving Chief Ministers
With the National Democratic Alliance achieving a decisive victory in the Bihar Assembly elections, Janata Dal (United) leader and the state's longest-serving Chief Minister, Nitish Kumar, is poised to take office for another term.
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Why Bihar Elections Became Political T20 For BJP Leaders In Madhya Pradesh
In the Bihar assembly elections, where the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) won massively, the Madhya Pradesh unit of the BJP not just campaigned (in Bihar) but played a full-fledged cricket tournament.
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India's Veiled Dig Over Pak Heading UN Panel On Sanctions Against Taliban
India has criticised Pakistan heading the Security Council's committee on sanctions against the Taliban and co-chairing the counter-terrorism panel, citing conflicts of interest.
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White House Says Alibaba Is Helping Chinese Military Target US: Report
Washington is accusing online marketplace company Alibaba of providing technological support for Chinese military "operations" against targets in the United States, a report revealed on Friday, citing a White House national security memo.
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Nitish Kumar Thanks PM Modi, Allies For Support After NDA's Huge Bihar Win
Janata Dal (United) chief Nitish Kumar today thanked a long list of allies, beginning with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, for their support as the results of the Bihar election showed a massive win by the National Democratic Alliance (NDA).
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US To Remove Tariffs On Foods, Other Imports From 4 Latin American Nations
The United States said on Thursday it will remove tariffs on some foods and other imports from Argentina, Ecuador, Guatemala and El Salvador under framework agreements that will give US firms greater access to those markets.
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"People Against Tariff Fools": Trump Pledges $2,000 "Dividends" To Americans
US President Donald Trump once again defended his tariff policy, claiming the aggressive levies made the United States the "richest" and "most respected" country in the world.
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"Hope To Resume Repatriation": UNHCR India Chief On Lankan Refugees
The United Nations Refugee Agency is working closely with the Colombo Mission to resume the voluntary repatriation of Sri Lankan refugees.
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Kazakhstan To Join Abraham Accords With Israel As Trump Pushes Mideast Peace
Kazakhstan said Thursday it expects to join the Abraham Accords between Israel and mainly Muslim nations, in a largely symbolic move aimed at boosting US President Donald Trump's push for Middle East peace.
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UN Removes Sanctions On Syria's President Ahead Of Meeting With Trump
The United Nations Security Council removed sanctions on Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, who is due to meet US President Donald Trump at the White House on Monday.
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Swiss Seek Cultural Heritage Recognition From United Nations For Yodelling
Yodel-ay-hee ... what?! Those famed yodeling calls that for centuries have echoed through the Alps, and more recently have morphed into popular song and folk music, could soon reap a response - from faraway Paris.
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US Proposes Draft UN Resolution To Lift Sanctions On Syrian President
The United States has proposed a draft United Nations Security Council resolution that would lift sanctions on Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, who is due to meet US President Donald Trump at the White House on Monday.
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Can World Quit Coal? Yes, But It's Complicated
As world leaders and thousands of researchers, activists and lobbyists meet in Brazil at the 30th annual United Nations climate conference, there is plenty of frustration that the world isn't making progress on climate change fast enough.
-
Preventable Cervical Cancer Kills A Woman Every 2 Minutes, United Nations Reports, Calls For Global Action
One woman worldwide dies every two minutes due to cervical cancer -- a treatable and preventable disease -- said the UN on Monday on the first official World Cervical Cancer Elimination Day.
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National Guards Begin Withdrawal From Chicago, Portland After Legal Setbacks
Hundreds of National Guard troops sent to Chicago and Portland began to withdraw Sunday, US media reported, after the deployment by President Donald Trump faced legal setbacks.
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As Nitish Kumar Eyes 10th Term, A Look At Longest-Serving Chief Ministers
With the National Democratic Alliance achieving a decisive victory in the Bihar Assembly elections, Janata Dal (United) leader and the state's longest-serving Chief Minister, Nitish Kumar, is poised to take office for another term.
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Why Bihar Elections Became Political T20 For BJP Leaders In Madhya Pradesh
In the Bihar assembly elections, where the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) won massively, the Madhya Pradesh unit of the BJP not just campaigned (in Bihar) but played a full-fledged cricket tournament.
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India's Veiled Dig Over Pak Heading UN Panel On Sanctions Against Taliban
India has criticised Pakistan heading the Security Council's committee on sanctions against the Taliban and co-chairing the counter-terrorism panel, citing conflicts of interest.
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White House Says Alibaba Is Helping Chinese Military Target US: Report
Washington is accusing online marketplace company Alibaba of providing technological support for Chinese military "operations" against targets in the United States, a report revealed on Friday, citing a White House national security memo.
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Nitish Kumar Thanks PM Modi, Allies For Support After NDA's Huge Bihar Win
Janata Dal (United) chief Nitish Kumar today thanked a long list of allies, beginning with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, for their support as the results of the Bihar election showed a massive win by the National Democratic Alliance (NDA).
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US To Remove Tariffs On Foods, Other Imports From 4 Latin American Nations
The United States said on Thursday it will remove tariffs on some foods and other imports from Argentina, Ecuador, Guatemala and El Salvador under framework agreements that will give US firms greater access to those markets.
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"People Against Tariff Fools": Trump Pledges $2,000 "Dividends" To Americans
US President Donald Trump once again defended his tariff policy, claiming the aggressive levies made the United States the "richest" and "most respected" country in the world.
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"Hope To Resume Repatriation": UNHCR India Chief On Lankan Refugees
The United Nations Refugee Agency is working closely with the Colombo Mission to resume the voluntary repatriation of Sri Lankan refugees.
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Kazakhstan To Join Abraham Accords With Israel As Trump Pushes Mideast Peace
Kazakhstan said Thursday it expects to join the Abraham Accords between Israel and mainly Muslim nations, in a largely symbolic move aimed at boosting US President Donald Trump's push for Middle East peace.
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UN Removes Sanctions On Syria's President Ahead Of Meeting With Trump
The United Nations Security Council removed sanctions on Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, who is due to meet US President Donald Trump at the White House on Monday.
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Swiss Seek Cultural Heritage Recognition From United Nations For Yodelling
Yodel-ay-hee ... what?! Those famed yodeling calls that for centuries have echoed through the Alps, and more recently have morphed into popular song and folk music, could soon reap a response - from faraway Paris.
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US Proposes Draft UN Resolution To Lift Sanctions On Syrian President
The United States has proposed a draft United Nations Security Council resolution that would lift sanctions on Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, who is due to meet US President Donald Trump at the White House on Monday.
