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Israel Approves Large-Scale Settlement Project In West Bank
Israel approved a major settlement project on Wednesday in an area of the occupied West Bank that the international community has warned threatens the viability of a future Palestinian state.
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US Sanctions UN Rights Expert Over Israel Criticism
The United States said on Wednesday it was imposing sanctions on Francesca Albanese, the United Nations' special rapporteur on human rights in the occupied Palestinian territories, who has been very critical of U.S. ally Israel's war in Gaza.
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Russia "Can Only Be Forced Into Peace," Zelensky Tells UN
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Tuesday at the United Nations that Russia can only be forced into a peace settlement, as he vowed not to negotiate on Moscow's terms to end the war.
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New Israeli Settlements Threaten Creation Of Palestinian State, Says UN
Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories have expanded by a record amount and risk eliminating any practical possibility of a Palestinian state, the U.N. human rights chief said on Friday.
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India Supports UN Resolution Condemning Israeli Settlements In Palestine
India has voted in favour of a United Nations resolution that condemns Israeli settlements in Palestine.
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Day After UN Resolution, Russian Missiles Target Over 40 Ukrainian Cities, Towns
In the past 24 hours Russian missiles hit more than 40 settlements, while Ukraine's air force carried out 32 strikes on 25 Russian targets, Ukraine's Armed Forces General Staff said.
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Afghan War Has Entered "Deadlier, More Destructive Phase": UN
UN special envoy for Afghanistan Friday questioned the Taliban's commitment to a political settlement, telling the UN Security Council the war has entered a "deadlier and more destructive phase" with more than 1,000 civilians killed in the past month
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Masood Azhar Blacklisting: China Says "Matter Moving Towards Settlement"
China today said the issue of blacklisting Pakistan-based terrorist Masood Azhar at the UN panel was heading towards a settlement and asked the US not to force through its own resolution on the matter.
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UN List Of Firms Linked To Israeli Settlements A "Waste Of Time": Nikki Haley
US Ambassador Nikki Haley on Wednesday slammed a UN report on 206 companies with ties to Israeli settlements as "a waste of time and resources" that showed an "anti-Israeli obsession."
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Death Over Deportation To Myanmar Please, Says A Rohingya In Delhi
A spot right next to where garbage is dumped in south Delhi's Shaheen Bagh has been Noor Alam's home for some time, a settlement of 74 Rohingya families recognised as refugees by a United Nations body. But Noor Alam, who lives with his family of 12 members, was happy. At least, he says, they didn't have to now worry if they will live through the ni...
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Israel Postpones Vote On New East Jerusalem Homes Before John Kerry Speech
Israel pulled back from approving hundreds of new homes for Israelis in annexed East Jerusalem on Wednesday before a speech in which the US Secretary of State was to give further voice to international opposition to settlement building.
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Trump Calls UN 'Just A Club For People' To 'Have A Good Time'
Three days after the United Nations adopted a resolution calling on Israel to halt Jewish settlement activity on Palestinian territory, President-elect Donald Trump tweeted that the international body "is just a club for people to get together, talk and have a good time."
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Donald Trump Says UN Just A Club For People To 'Have A Good Time'
Days after the United Nations voted to condemn Israeli settlements in the West Bank and east Jerusalem, Donald Trump questioned its effectiveness Monday, saying it's just a club for people to "have a good time."
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Israel To Do 'All It Takes' To Emerge Unharmed By UN Vote
Israel pressed forward with promises of retaliation and damage control on Sunday following a UN vote last week on an anti-settlement resolution that passed thanks to an abstention by the US, Israel's close ally.
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UN Israel Vote To Make Peace Negotiations 'Much Harder': Donald Trump
US President-elect Donald Trump said on Saturday that the UN vote demanding Israel halt settlements in Palestinian territory would make a peace deal "much harder," but said it could happen anyway.
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Israel Approves Large-Scale Settlement Project In West Bank
Israel approved a major settlement project on Wednesday in an area of the occupied West Bank that the international community has warned threatens the viability of a future Palestinian state.
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US Sanctions UN Rights Expert Over Israel Criticism
The United States said on Wednesday it was imposing sanctions on Francesca Albanese, the United Nations' special rapporteur on human rights in the occupied Palestinian territories, who has been very critical of U.S. ally Israel's war in Gaza.
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Russia "Can Only Be Forced Into Peace," Zelensky Tells UN
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Tuesday at the United Nations that Russia can only be forced into a peace settlement, as he vowed not to negotiate on Moscow's terms to end the war.
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New Israeli Settlements Threaten Creation Of Palestinian State, Says UN
Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories have expanded by a record amount and risk eliminating any practical possibility of a Palestinian state, the U.N. human rights chief said on Friday.
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India Supports UN Resolution Condemning Israeli Settlements In Palestine
India has voted in favour of a United Nations resolution that condemns Israeli settlements in Palestine.
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Day After UN Resolution, Russian Missiles Target Over 40 Ukrainian Cities, Towns
In the past 24 hours Russian missiles hit more than 40 settlements, while Ukraine's air force carried out 32 strikes on 25 Russian targets, Ukraine's Armed Forces General Staff said.
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Afghan War Has Entered "Deadlier, More Destructive Phase": UN
UN special envoy for Afghanistan Friday questioned the Taliban's commitment to a political settlement, telling the UN Security Council the war has entered a "deadlier and more destructive phase" with more than 1,000 civilians killed in the past month
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Masood Azhar Blacklisting: China Says "Matter Moving Towards Settlement"
China today said the issue of blacklisting Pakistan-based terrorist Masood Azhar at the UN panel was heading towards a settlement and asked the US not to force through its own resolution on the matter.
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UN List Of Firms Linked To Israeli Settlements A "Waste Of Time": Nikki Haley
US Ambassador Nikki Haley on Wednesday slammed a UN report on 206 companies with ties to Israeli settlements as "a waste of time and resources" that showed an "anti-Israeli obsession."
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Death Over Deportation To Myanmar Please, Says A Rohingya In Delhi
A spot right next to where garbage is dumped in south Delhi's Shaheen Bagh has been Noor Alam's home for some time, a settlement of 74 Rohingya families recognised as refugees by a United Nations body. But Noor Alam, who lives with his family of 12 members, was happy. At least, he says, they didn't have to now worry if they will live through the ni...
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Israel Postpones Vote On New East Jerusalem Homes Before John Kerry Speech
Israel pulled back from approving hundreds of new homes for Israelis in annexed East Jerusalem on Wednesday before a speech in which the US Secretary of State was to give further voice to international opposition to settlement building.
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Trump Calls UN 'Just A Club For People' To 'Have A Good Time'
Three days after the United Nations adopted a resolution calling on Israel to halt Jewish settlement activity on Palestinian territory, President-elect Donald Trump tweeted that the international body "is just a club for people to get together, talk and have a good time."
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Donald Trump Says UN Just A Club For People To 'Have A Good Time'
Days after the United Nations voted to condemn Israeli settlements in the West Bank and east Jerusalem, Donald Trump questioned its effectiveness Monday, saying it's just a club for people to "have a good time."
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Israel To Do 'All It Takes' To Emerge Unharmed By UN Vote
Israel pressed forward with promises of retaliation and damage control on Sunday following a UN vote last week on an anti-settlement resolution that passed thanks to an abstention by the US, Israel's close ally.
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UN Israel Vote To Make Peace Negotiations 'Much Harder': Donald Trump
US President-elect Donald Trump said on Saturday that the UN vote demanding Israel halt settlements in Palestinian territory would make a peace deal "much harder," but said it could happen anyway.
