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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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India's "Dump Truck" Jibe, And A J&K Reminder To Pakistan At UN
India's Member of Parliament PP Chaudhary delivered a strong rebuttal to Pakistan's comments on Jammu and Kashmir at the UN General Assembly's Third Committee, asserting that the Union Territory "remains an integral and inalienable part of India."
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If Not Trump, Then Who? UN, Human Rights Groups In Spotlight For Peace Prize
When it comes to this year's Nobel Peace Prize, one thing is almost certain: US President Donald Trump will not win, no matter how much he wants it. But who will?
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US Helped Broker Ceasefire Between Cambodia, Thailand: Marco Rubio
Ceasefire talks took place in Kuala Lumpur, where Thai and Cambodian officials gathered for a four-day General Border Committee meeting that began on Monday and concluded on Thursday.
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US Destroys 500 Tons Of Expired Food Aid, Assures Won't Affect Distribution
The State Department says its destruction of 500 metric tons of emergency food aid that was stored in a warehouse in the Middle East was required because it had expired and that the move will not affect the distribution of similar assistance ahead.
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What Shashi Tharoor Said On Pakistan At United Nations Anti-Terror Panels
India is not friendless in the UN Security Council and Pakistan chairing its Taliban Sanctions Committee and being named vice-chair of the Counter-Terrorism Committee is a designation without much practical consequence, Shashi Tharoor said.
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Japan Protests UN Calls To Allow Women On Imperial Throne
Japan said it would not fund a UN women's rights committee and suspended a member's visit over calls for the nation to change its male-only imperial succession rules.
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Pakistan Begins 2-Year Term At UN Security Council, To Oppose Reform Sought By India
Pakistan today replaced Japan for a seat at the world's topmost diplomatic body - the UN Security Council. Islamabad will occupy one of the two seats from the Asia-Pacific region for two years starting today.
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UN Committee Unable To Agree On Palestinian Bid For Full Membership
A UN Security Council committee considering an application by the Palestinian Authority to become a full U.N. member "was unable to make a unanimous recommendation" on whether it met the criteria, according to the committee report seen by Reuters.
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Russia Must End "Forcible Transfer" Of Ukrainian Children: UN Panel
Russia must end the forcible transfer of children from Ukraine and provide information about those already taken and ensure they are returned home, a UN committee said Thursday.
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"Political Game": Yemen's Houthis Slam UN Resolution On Red Sea Navigation
The head of Yemen's Houthi supreme revolutionary committee, Mohammed Ali al-Houthi, said on Thursday the UN resolution on navigation on the Red Sea is a "political game" and that the United States was the one violating international law.
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Venice Not To Be Added To List Of Endangered Sites By UN Cultural Body
A UNESCO committee has decided not to add Venice to the organisation's World Heritage List in Danger, disregarding a recommendation from experts and sparing the Italian government from an embarrassing verdict on the city's condition.
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UN Committee Urges Rich Countries To Waive Patents On Covid Vaccine
A UN anti-racism committee on Thursday urged rich countries -- particularly Britain, Germany, Switzerland and the United States -- to waive coronavirus vaccine patents and said they violated a guarantee against racial discrimination.
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How Did 'Kailasa', A Fictional Country, Reach UN? All You Need To Know
Nithyananda left India years ago after facing several cases, including rape and sexual assault. He founded 'Kailasa' in 2019.
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UN Praises "Delhi Declaration" In Fight Against Terrorism Exploiting Tech
UN Security Council members have hailed the significance of the "Delhi Declaration" adopted at a special meeting of the UN Counter-Terrorism Committee in India last year.
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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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India's "Dump Truck" Jibe, And A J&K Reminder To Pakistan At UN
India's Member of Parliament PP Chaudhary delivered a strong rebuttal to Pakistan's comments on Jammu and Kashmir at the UN General Assembly's Third Committee, asserting that the Union Territory "remains an integral and inalienable part of India."
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If Not Trump, Then Who? UN, Human Rights Groups In Spotlight For Peace Prize
When it comes to this year's Nobel Peace Prize, one thing is almost certain: US President Donald Trump will not win, no matter how much he wants it. But who will?
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US Helped Broker Ceasefire Between Cambodia, Thailand: Marco Rubio
Ceasefire talks took place in Kuala Lumpur, where Thai and Cambodian officials gathered for a four-day General Border Committee meeting that began on Monday and concluded on Thursday.
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US Destroys 500 Tons Of Expired Food Aid, Assures Won't Affect Distribution
The State Department says its destruction of 500 metric tons of emergency food aid that was stored in a warehouse in the Middle East was required because it had expired and that the move will not affect the distribution of similar assistance ahead.
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What Shashi Tharoor Said On Pakistan At United Nations Anti-Terror Panels
India is not friendless in the UN Security Council and Pakistan chairing its Taliban Sanctions Committee and being named vice-chair of the Counter-Terrorism Committee is a designation without much practical consequence, Shashi Tharoor said.
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Japan Protests UN Calls To Allow Women On Imperial Throne
Japan said it would not fund a UN women's rights committee and suspended a member's visit over calls for the nation to change its male-only imperial succession rules.
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Pakistan Begins 2-Year Term At UN Security Council, To Oppose Reform Sought By India
Pakistan today replaced Japan for a seat at the world's topmost diplomatic body - the UN Security Council. Islamabad will occupy one of the two seats from the Asia-Pacific region for two years starting today.
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UN Committee Unable To Agree On Palestinian Bid For Full Membership
A UN Security Council committee considering an application by the Palestinian Authority to become a full U.N. member "was unable to make a unanimous recommendation" on whether it met the criteria, according to the committee report seen by Reuters.
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Russia Must End "Forcible Transfer" Of Ukrainian Children: UN Panel
Russia must end the forcible transfer of children from Ukraine and provide information about those already taken and ensure they are returned home, a UN committee said Thursday.
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"Political Game": Yemen's Houthis Slam UN Resolution On Red Sea Navigation
The head of Yemen's Houthi supreme revolutionary committee, Mohammed Ali al-Houthi, said on Thursday the UN resolution on navigation on the Red Sea is a "political game" and that the United States was the one violating international law.
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Venice Not To Be Added To List Of Endangered Sites By UN Cultural Body
A UNESCO committee has decided not to add Venice to the organisation's World Heritage List in Danger, disregarding a recommendation from experts and sparing the Italian government from an embarrassing verdict on the city's condition.
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UN Committee Urges Rich Countries To Waive Patents On Covid Vaccine
A UN anti-racism committee on Thursday urged rich countries -- particularly Britain, Germany, Switzerland and the United States -- to waive coronavirus vaccine patents and said they violated a guarantee against racial discrimination.
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How Did 'Kailasa', A Fictional Country, Reach UN? All You Need To Know
Nithyananda left India years ago after facing several cases, including rape and sexual assault. He founded 'Kailasa' in 2019.
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UN Praises "Delhi Declaration" In Fight Against Terrorism Exploiting Tech
UN Security Council members have hailed the significance of the "Delhi Declaration" adopted at a special meeting of the UN Counter-Terrorism Committee in India last year.
