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UN Warns Of Another Dangerous Epidemic - Misinformation On Coronavirus
United Nations chief Antonio Guterres warned that "misinfo-demic" about COVID-19 on various social media platforms such as WhatsApp is proliferating falsehoods and announced a new UN initiative to flood the internet with facts and science to counter the "poison" of misinformation that is putting more lives at risk.
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New UN Chief Says Better Training Needed For Peacekeepers
The United Nations' incoming secretary-general said on Monday that he wants UN peacekeepers to be better trained and more respectful of human rights, amid pressure on the organization to address a series of sexual abuse allegations.
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Portugal's Antonio Guterres, Likely United Nations Chief, Wants To Build Bridges
Portugal's former prime minister Antonio Guterres, who is virtually certain to be the next UN secretary-general, says he wants to be "an honest broker, a bridge-builder and someone that tries to create conditions for consensus."
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High Time UN Security Council Becomes More Democratic, Representative: UN Chief
UN chief Ban Ki-moon has said it is "high time" for the reform of Security Council for making it more "democratic and representative" as he appealed the member states to pay heed to the rapidly changing and "deteriorating" security challenges in the world.
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United Nations Chief Calls For 'Maximum Restraint' To Curb Kashmir Violence
Expressing regret over the loss of lives and injuries in the clashes in Kashmir, UN chief Ban Ki-moon has called on all parties to exercise "maximum restraint" to avoid further violence and hoped that all concerns would be addressed through peaceful means.
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Take Lead in Prosecuting Non-State Actors: India to UN Security Council
Criticising the use of technical blocks by some permanent members of the UN Security Council, India has said such "hidden vetoes" distort the already opaque procedures of the Council's sanctions regime as it called for the UN body to take the lead in prosecuting non-state actors.
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India Expresses Dismay at lack of Transparency in UN Peace Operations
Rising casualties among peacekeepers and civilians during UN operations has led to India expressing strong dismay at the lack of accountability and transparency by the UN Security Council in framing of peacekeeping mandates.
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UN Troop Contribution: PM Modi Seeks Change in Decision Making
Taking up the issue of lack of consultation with large troop contributing countries like India, Prime Minister met UN Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon and discussed the peacekeeping operations of the world body.
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General Assembly is a Great Opportunity for India and Pak Leaders to Meet: UN Chief
As an advocate for friendly relations between India and Pakistan, the United Nations chief, Ban Ki-moon has called for the current General Assembly session as a great opportunity for leaders from both countries to meet. This, despite indications from India that there is no bilateral meeting scheduled between the two neighbours.
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Governments Must do 'Much More' to End Migrant Crisis: UN Chief Ban Ki-moon
UN Security General Ban Ki-moon urged countries "in Europe and elsewhere to prove their compassion and do much more to bring an end to the crisis" of migration, during a visit to Paris on Wednesday.
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Saving Migrant Lives at Sea 'Top Priority': United Nations Chief Ban Ki-Moon
United Nations chief Ban Ki-moon said Saturday that saving the lives of migrants stranded at sea in Southeast Asia should be a "top priority" as the region battles with an exodus of boat people fleeing persecution and poverty.
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United Nations Chief Urges Nigeria to Help Boko Haram Victims
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Friday called on Nigeria to step up medical and psychological aid to survivors of Boko Haram attacks and victims of rape.
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UN Chief Ban Ki-Moon Voices Growing Concern Over Migrant Crisis
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon said Sunday he was increasingly concerned by the humanitarian crisis sparked by refugees stranded in boats in Southeast Asia, and offered help from the United Nations.
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Amid Outrage Over Goa Minister's Gay 'Cure', UN Chief Comments on Intolerance in India
United Nations chief Ban Ki-moon has accused India of fomenting intolerance with its ban on gay sex amid uproar over a Goa minister's plans for centres to "make homosexuals normal".
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Israel, Palestinians Must Step Back From the Brink: UN Chief
UN chief Ban Ki-moon urged Israel and the Palestinians on Monday to step back from the brink and return to peace talks before time runs out.
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UN Warns Of Another Dangerous Epidemic - Misinformation On Coronavirus
United Nations chief Antonio Guterres warned that "misinfo-demic" about COVID-19 on various social media platforms such as WhatsApp is proliferating falsehoods and announced a new UN initiative to flood the internet with facts and science to counter the "poison" of misinformation that is putting more lives at risk.
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New UN Chief Says Better Training Needed For Peacekeepers
The United Nations' incoming secretary-general said on Monday that he wants UN peacekeepers to be better trained and more respectful of human rights, amid pressure on the organization to address a series of sexual abuse allegations.
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Portugal's Antonio Guterres, Likely United Nations Chief, Wants To Build Bridges
Portugal's former prime minister Antonio Guterres, who is virtually certain to be the next UN secretary-general, says he wants to be "an honest broker, a bridge-builder and someone that tries to create conditions for consensus."
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High Time UN Security Council Becomes More Democratic, Representative: UN Chief
UN chief Ban Ki-moon has said it is "high time" for the reform of Security Council for making it more "democratic and representative" as he appealed the member states to pay heed to the rapidly changing and "deteriorating" security challenges in the world.
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United Nations Chief Calls For 'Maximum Restraint' To Curb Kashmir Violence
Expressing regret over the loss of lives and injuries in the clashes in Kashmir, UN chief Ban Ki-moon has called on all parties to exercise "maximum restraint" to avoid further violence and hoped that all concerns would be addressed through peaceful means.
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Take Lead in Prosecuting Non-State Actors: India to UN Security Council
Criticising the use of technical blocks by some permanent members of the UN Security Council, India has said such "hidden vetoes" distort the already opaque procedures of the Council's sanctions regime as it called for the UN body to take the lead in prosecuting non-state actors.
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India Expresses Dismay at lack of Transparency in UN Peace Operations
Rising casualties among peacekeepers and civilians during UN operations has led to India expressing strong dismay at the lack of accountability and transparency by the UN Security Council in framing of peacekeeping mandates.
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UN Troop Contribution: PM Modi Seeks Change in Decision Making
Taking up the issue of lack of consultation with large troop contributing countries like India, Prime Minister met UN Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon and discussed the peacekeeping operations of the world body.
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General Assembly is a Great Opportunity for India and Pak Leaders to Meet: UN Chief
As an advocate for friendly relations between India and Pakistan, the United Nations chief, Ban Ki-moon has called for the current General Assembly session as a great opportunity for leaders from both countries to meet. This, despite indications from India that there is no bilateral meeting scheduled between the two neighbours.
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Governments Must do 'Much More' to End Migrant Crisis: UN Chief Ban Ki-moon
UN Security General Ban Ki-moon urged countries "in Europe and elsewhere to prove their compassion and do much more to bring an end to the crisis" of migration, during a visit to Paris on Wednesday.
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Saving Migrant Lives at Sea 'Top Priority': United Nations Chief Ban Ki-Moon
United Nations chief Ban Ki-moon said Saturday that saving the lives of migrants stranded at sea in Southeast Asia should be a "top priority" as the region battles with an exodus of boat people fleeing persecution and poverty.
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United Nations Chief Urges Nigeria to Help Boko Haram Victims
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Friday called on Nigeria to step up medical and psychological aid to survivors of Boko Haram attacks and victims of rape.
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UN Chief Ban Ki-Moon Voices Growing Concern Over Migrant Crisis
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon said Sunday he was increasingly concerned by the humanitarian crisis sparked by refugees stranded in boats in Southeast Asia, and offered help from the United Nations.
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Amid Outrage Over Goa Minister's Gay 'Cure', UN Chief Comments on Intolerance in India
United Nations chief Ban Ki-moon has accused India of fomenting intolerance with its ban on gay sex amid uproar over a Goa minister's plans for centres to "make homosexuals normal".
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Israel, Palestinians Must Step Back From the Brink: UN Chief
UN chief Ban Ki-moon urged Israel and the Palestinians on Monday to step back from the brink and return to peace talks before time runs out.
