PM Modi "Recommitted To Continue To Lead On Climate": UN Official
India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Wednesday August 28, 2019
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has recommitted to continue to lead the fight against climate change at his meeting with Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, according to an official organising September's UN summit on climate change.
UN Officials In "Awe" Over India's Sustainable Development Goals Progress
India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday July 17, 2019
India has said it is committed to accelerating economic growth beyond seven per cent over the next five years while ensuring there is no trade-off between sustainability and development, as top UN officials expressed "awe" over the country's remarkable progress in moving towards achieving Sustainable Development Goals.
Former UN Official Jailed For Child Abuse In Nepal
World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday July 9, 2019
A former UN official has been jailed for sexually abusing children in Nepal, officials said Tuesday, following a trial underscoring the country's growing appeal for foreign paedophiles.
Impeach Me, I'll Jail You: Philippines' Rodrigo Duterte Dares His Rivals
World News | Reuters | Friday June 28, 2019
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has threatened opponents with prison if they try to impeach him, the latest in what a top UN official and an Asian lawmakers' group this week called a pattern of persecution and assaults on free speech.
Reached "Broad Consensus" With UN Over Counter-Terror Work, Says China
World News | Reuters | Sunday June 16, 2019
China and the United Nations have reached a "broad consensus" about counter-terror work, China's Foreign Ministry said on Sunday after a controversial visit by a senior UN official to the restive far western Chinese region of Xinjiang this week.
UN Chief Asks India, Pak To Use "Maximum Restraint" After Air Strike On Jaish
India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday February 27, 2019
UN chief Antonio Guterres is following the situation between India and Pakistan "very closely" and has appealed to the governments of both nations to exercise "maximum restraint" to ensure the situation does not deteriorate further, a top UN official said Tuesday.
Saudi Teen Fleeing Family Granted Asylum In Canada
World News | Wilawan Watcharasakwet, Timothy McLaughlin, The Washington Post | Saturday January 12, 2019
A Saudi woman who fled her family, claiming fear for her life, and used social media to amplify her calls for safe haven was granted asylum by Canada on Friday, an official in Thailand said.
Engage All Stakeholders In Rebuilding Flood-Hit Kerala, Says UN Official
India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday December 11, 2018
A top United Nations (UN) official has advised the state government to engage all stakeholders including the civil society and private sector in rebuilding Kerala after the devastating floods in August this year.
UN Environment Chief Quits After Audit On Travel Expenses
World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday November 20, 2018
UN environment chief Erik Solheim resigned on Tuesday after an audit questioning his huge travel expenses triggered an outcry, UN officials said.
Like Polio, India Can Eradicate Pollution, Says Senior UN Official
India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday November 11, 2018
India has scripted success in eradicating polio and tackling other health emergencies and there is no reason why the country cannot do so for air pollution, UN Environment chief Erik Solheim has said at a time several north Indian cities, including Delhi, are battling alarming levels of pollution.
UN Official Decries Failure To Include Women In Peace Talks
World News | Indo-Asian News Service | Friday October 26, 2018
The United Nations (UN) said women are still being excluded from peace negotiations, despite the fact that their participation has proven to be key in conflict resolution around the world.
Satya Tripathi Becomes Assistant Secretary-General Of UN Environment Body
Indians Abroad | Press Trust of India | Tuesday August 28, 2018
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has appointed veteran Indian development economist and UN official Satya S Tripathi as Assistant Secretary-General and Head of the New York Office of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).
On Water Disputes, UN Official Gives Example Of Indus Waters Treaty
India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday August 28, 2018
The 1960 Indus Waters Treaty between India and Pakistan has survived disputes between the two countries and provided a framework for resolving disagreements over water use, a top UN official has said.
Myanmar Hardline Monks Vow to Stay on Facebook Despite Ban
Reuters | Monday June 11, 2018
Myanmar's hardline monks will dodge bans on Facebook and keep using it to "tell the truth", they said on Friday.
Donald Trump Is "Punishing, Imprisoning The Poor", Says United Nations
World News | Amanda Erickson, The Washington Post | Monday June 4, 2018
The United Nations has never been shy about attacking the United States. In recent years, UN officials accused the Obama administration of failing to address police brutality and sexual assault in the military. Also last year, the world body called President Donald Trump's attacks on the media "dangerous."
Indian UN official granted bail
Nov 3, 2006
PM Modi "Recommitted To Continue To Lead On Climate": UN Official
India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Wednesday August 28, 2019
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has recommitted to continue to lead the fight against climate change at his meeting with Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, according to an official organising September's UN summit on climate change.
UN Officials In "Awe" Over India's Sustainable Development Goals Progress
India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday July 17, 2019
India has said it is committed to accelerating economic growth beyond seven per cent over the next five years while ensuring there is no trade-off between sustainability and development, as top UN officials expressed "awe" over the country's remarkable progress in moving towards achieving Sustainable Development Goals.
Former UN Official Jailed For Child Abuse In Nepal
World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday July 9, 2019
A former UN official has been jailed for sexually abusing children in Nepal, officials said Tuesday, following a trial underscoring the country's growing appeal for foreign paedophiles.
Impeach Me, I'll Jail You: Philippines' Rodrigo Duterte Dares His Rivals
World News | Reuters | Friday June 28, 2019
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has threatened opponents with prison if they try to impeach him, the latest in what a top UN official and an Asian lawmakers' group this week called a pattern of persecution and assaults on free speech.
Reached "Broad Consensus" With UN Over Counter-Terror Work, Says China
World News | Reuters | Sunday June 16, 2019
China and the United Nations have reached a "broad consensus" about counter-terror work, China's Foreign Ministry said on Sunday after a controversial visit by a senior UN official to the restive far western Chinese region of Xinjiang this week.
UN Chief Asks India, Pak To Use "Maximum Restraint" After Air Strike On Jaish
India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday February 27, 2019
UN chief Antonio Guterres is following the situation between India and Pakistan "very closely" and has appealed to the governments of both nations to exercise "maximum restraint" to ensure the situation does not deteriorate further, a top UN official said Tuesday.
Saudi Teen Fleeing Family Granted Asylum In Canada
World News | Wilawan Watcharasakwet, Timothy McLaughlin, The Washington Post | Saturday January 12, 2019
A Saudi woman who fled her family, claiming fear for her life, and used social media to amplify her calls for safe haven was granted asylum by Canada on Friday, an official in Thailand said.
Engage All Stakeholders In Rebuilding Flood-Hit Kerala, Says UN Official
India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday December 11, 2018
A top United Nations (UN) official has advised the state government to engage all stakeholders including the civil society and private sector in rebuilding Kerala after the devastating floods in August this year.
UN Environment Chief Quits After Audit On Travel Expenses
World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday November 20, 2018
UN environment chief Erik Solheim resigned on Tuesday after an audit questioning his huge travel expenses triggered an outcry, UN officials said.
Like Polio, India Can Eradicate Pollution, Says Senior UN Official
India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday November 11, 2018
India has scripted success in eradicating polio and tackling other health emergencies and there is no reason why the country cannot do so for air pollution, UN Environment chief Erik Solheim has said at a time several north Indian cities, including Delhi, are battling alarming levels of pollution.
UN Official Decries Failure To Include Women In Peace Talks
World News | Indo-Asian News Service | Friday October 26, 2018
The United Nations (UN) said women are still being excluded from peace negotiations, despite the fact that their participation has proven to be key in conflict resolution around the world.
Satya Tripathi Becomes Assistant Secretary-General Of UN Environment Body
Indians Abroad | Press Trust of India | Tuesday August 28, 2018
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has appointed veteran Indian development economist and UN official Satya S Tripathi as Assistant Secretary-General and Head of the New York Office of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).
On Water Disputes, UN Official Gives Example Of Indus Waters Treaty
India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday August 28, 2018
The 1960 Indus Waters Treaty between India and Pakistan has survived disputes between the two countries and provided a framework for resolving disagreements over water use, a top UN official has said.
Myanmar Hardline Monks Vow to Stay on Facebook Despite Ban
Reuters | Monday June 11, 2018
Myanmar's hardline monks will dodge bans on Facebook and keep using it to "tell the truth", they said on Friday.
Donald Trump Is "Punishing, Imprisoning The Poor", Says United Nations
World News | Amanda Erickson, The Washington Post | Monday June 4, 2018
The United Nations has never been shy about attacking the United States. In recent years, UN officials accused the Obama administration of failing to address police brutality and sexual assault in the military. Also last year, the world body called President Donald Trump's attacks on the media "dangerous."
Indian UN official granted bail
Nov 3, 2006
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