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UN Report Reveals That United Nations Reports Are Not Widely Read
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres briefed countries on Friday on the report, produced by his UN80 reform taskforce that focused on how UN staff implement thousands of mandates given to them by bodies like the General Assembly or Security Council.
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Russian Drone Strikes On Ukraine Hit All-Time Record In July
Russian drone strikes on Ukraine have hit an all-time high, as Kyiv held a day of mourning after one of the deadliest attacks on the capital left 31 dead.
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This Terror Group Is "Most Serious Threat" In South Asia, Has 2,000 Fighters
A recent United Nations report has described the so-called Islamic State in Khorasan Province (ISIL-K) as the "most serious threat" in South Asia, both regionally and internationally.
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UN Report Names Terror Group Behind Pahalgam Attack, Pak Cover-Up Shatters
The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has, for the first time, officially identified The Resistance Front (TRF) in a sanctions monitoring report as responsible for the terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam on April 22.
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"Hunger Must Never Be a Weapon Of War": UN Chief On Gaza, Sudan Crisis
United Nations chief Antonio Guterres urged the international community on Monday to reject hunger as a weapon of war.
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The UN, Palestinians, Israel And A Hope For Two-State Solution
Ever since the partition of Palestine into Jewish and Arab states in 1947, the United Nations has been inextricably linked to the fate of Palestinians, with the organization meeting this week hoping to revive the two-state solution.
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Why Brazil Chose One Of Its Poorer Cities For UN Climate Talks
When world leaders, diplomats, business leaders, scientists and activists go to Brazil in November for the United Nations' annual climate negotiations, poverty, deforestation and much of the world's troubles will be right in their faces - by design.
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How Many Countries Recognise Palestine As A State?
Several tallies are circulating regarding the countries that recognise the State of Palestine. Here is a recap of how AFP came to its own count, identifying at least 142 states among the 193 United Nations members.
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What Does France's Recognition Of Palestine Mean For Middle East's Future
French President Emmanuel Macron has announced he will recognise Palestinian statehood, drawing angry rebukes from Israel and United States and opening the door for other major nations to potentially like Britain and Canada to perhaps follow suit.
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What To Know About The US Decision To Leave UNESCO, Why It Matters
With the support of international partners and the mobilization of $115 million, the UN cultural agency UNESCO recently helped rebuild the Iraqi city of Mosul after it was devastated by the Islamic State group.
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"Urgent And Existential": UN Court's Landmark Judgement On Climate Change Threat
The United Nations's top court announced Wednesday that if countries fail to take measures to protect the planet from climate change, they could be in violation of international law.
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India's "Serial Borrower From IMF" Jibe At Pakistan During UN Debate
India ripped into Pakistan at the United Nations on Tuesday as it pointed to the differences between the two nuclear-armed neighbours on security, social, and financial parameters.
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"Hamas Causes Crisis, And We Get The Blame": Israel's UN Ambassador On Gaza
Israel's Ambassador to the United Nations, Danny Danon, has strongly criticised the UN for what he described as hypocrisy toward Israel, saying Hamas is responsible for the ongoing crisis in Gaza.
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UNESCO "Deeply Regrets" US Withdrawal, But "Prepared" For It
The head of the UN cultural agency UNESCO said Tuesday she regretted the US decision to withdraw from the organisation, but added the move had come as no surprise.
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"Not In National Interest": US Leaves UN Cultural Body UNESCO
The United States on Tuesday announced it has left UNESCO, saying the UN cultural and education agency, best known for establishing world heritage sites, is biased against Israel and promotes "divisive" causes.
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UN Report Reveals That United Nations Reports Are Not Widely Read
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres briefed countries on Friday on the report, produced by his UN80 reform taskforce that focused on how UN staff implement thousands of mandates given to them by bodies like the General Assembly or Security Council.
-
Russian Drone Strikes On Ukraine Hit All-Time Record In July
Russian drone strikes on Ukraine have hit an all-time high, as Kyiv held a day of mourning after one of the deadliest attacks on the capital left 31 dead.
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This Terror Group Is "Most Serious Threat" In South Asia, Has 2,000 Fighters
A recent United Nations report has described the so-called Islamic State in Khorasan Province (ISIL-K) as the "most serious threat" in South Asia, both regionally and internationally.
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UN Report Names Terror Group Behind Pahalgam Attack, Pak Cover-Up Shatters
The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has, for the first time, officially identified The Resistance Front (TRF) in a sanctions monitoring report as responsible for the terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam on April 22.
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"Hunger Must Never Be a Weapon Of War": UN Chief On Gaza, Sudan Crisis
United Nations chief Antonio Guterres urged the international community on Monday to reject hunger as a weapon of war.
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The UN, Palestinians, Israel And A Hope For Two-State Solution
Ever since the partition of Palestine into Jewish and Arab states in 1947, the United Nations has been inextricably linked to the fate of Palestinians, with the organization meeting this week hoping to revive the two-state solution.
-
Why Brazil Chose One Of Its Poorer Cities For UN Climate Talks
When world leaders, diplomats, business leaders, scientists and activists go to Brazil in November for the United Nations' annual climate negotiations, poverty, deforestation and much of the world's troubles will be right in their faces - by design.
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How Many Countries Recognise Palestine As A State?
Several tallies are circulating regarding the countries that recognise the State of Palestine. Here is a recap of how AFP came to its own count, identifying at least 142 states among the 193 United Nations members.
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What Does France's Recognition Of Palestine Mean For Middle East's Future
French President Emmanuel Macron has announced he will recognise Palestinian statehood, drawing angry rebukes from Israel and United States and opening the door for other major nations to potentially like Britain and Canada to perhaps follow suit.
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What To Know About The US Decision To Leave UNESCO, Why It Matters
With the support of international partners and the mobilization of $115 million, the UN cultural agency UNESCO recently helped rebuild the Iraqi city of Mosul after it was devastated by the Islamic State group.
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"Urgent And Existential": UN Court's Landmark Judgement On Climate Change Threat
The United Nations's top court announced Wednesday that if countries fail to take measures to protect the planet from climate change, they could be in violation of international law.
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India's "Serial Borrower From IMF" Jibe At Pakistan During UN Debate
India ripped into Pakistan at the United Nations on Tuesday as it pointed to the differences between the two nuclear-armed neighbours on security, social, and financial parameters.
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"Hamas Causes Crisis, And We Get The Blame": Israel's UN Ambassador On Gaza
Israel's Ambassador to the United Nations, Danny Danon, has strongly criticised the UN for what he described as hypocrisy toward Israel, saying Hamas is responsible for the ongoing crisis in Gaza.
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UNESCO "Deeply Regrets" US Withdrawal, But "Prepared" For It
The head of the UN cultural agency UNESCO said Tuesday she regretted the US decision to withdraw from the organisation, but added the move had come as no surprise.
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"Not In National Interest": US Leaves UN Cultural Body UNESCO
The United States on Tuesday announced it has left UNESCO, saying the UN cultural and education agency, best known for establishing world heritage sites, is biased against Israel and promotes "divisive" causes.
