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800 Killed In Gaza Since May 27 Trying To Get Aid: UN
Nearly 800 people have died trying to access aid in Gaza since late May with most killed near the US- and Israel-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation's sites, the UN said Friday.
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UN Condemns "Weaponisation Of Food" In Gaza
The United Nations on Tuesday condemned what it said was Israel's "weaponisation of food" in Gaza and called it a war crime, urging its military to "stop shooting at people trying to get food".
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UN Condemns Israel's "Weaponisation Of Food" In Gaza, Calls It A War Crime
The United Nations on Tuesday condemned Israel's apparent "weaponisation of food" in Gaza, a war crime, and urged Israel's military to "stop shooting at people trying to get food".
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Explained: The New US-Backed Gaza Aid Plan And Why The UN Doesn't Like It
A US-backed organization aims to start work in the Gaza Strip by the end of May overseeing a new model of aid distribution in the Palestinian enclave, but the United Nations says the plan is not impartial or neutral, and it won't be involved.
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Why UN Rejected US-Israeli Proposal To Initially Feed Only 60% Of Gaza
An American-Israeli proposal to take over the distribution of food and other supplies in parts of Gaza has been rejected by the United Nations and other aid groups.
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US Anti-Disinformation Guardrails Fall In Trump's First 100 Days
From slashed federal funding for disinformation research to the closure of a key agency combating foreign influence operations, the United States has dismantled vital guardrails against falsehoods within Donald Trump's first 100 days in office.
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Adani Foundation-Run School Dedicates Annual Day To UN's Sustainable Development Goals
Students of Adani Vidya Mandir, Bhadreshwar (AVMB) dedicated their 12th annual day 'Utkarsh' to the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
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Idea Of India Under Attack, Must Unite Against Hate: Mallikarjun Kharge
The idea of India is being challenged and everyone has to unite against hate, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said today as the party observed its 138th foundation day in the national capital.
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After Hyderabad, Mumbai Recognised As A 'Tree City Of The World'
Mumbai has been recognised as the "2021 Tree City of the World" by the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (UN) jointly with Arbor Day Foundation, Department of Public Relations, Greater Mumbai Municipal Corporation informed.
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Hyderabad One Of The 'Tree Cities Of The World' Second Year In Row
For the second consecutive year, Hyderabad has been recognised as one of the 'Tree Cities of the World' by Arbor Day Foundation and Food and Agriculture Organization of United Nations, a senior state government official tweeted on Tuesday.
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Action Against South Africa's Gupta Brothers Long Overdue: Kathrada Foundation
South Africa's Ahmed Kathrada Foundation, named after the veteran Indian-origin activist, has welcomed the action instituted by the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) and national power utility Eskom against the three Gupta brothers and others to recover over USD 210 million.
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Greta Thunberg Gives $100,000 Prize Money To UN For War Against COVID-19
Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg has donated a $100,000 prize she won from a Danish foundation to the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) for use against the COVID-19 pandemic, the world body said Thursday.
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Coronavirus: Facebook Commits $20 Million to Fight COVID-19 Pandemic
As the world grapples with the novel coronavirus, Facebook has committed $20 million in donations to fight the disease. The social networking giant worked with the United Nations Foundation and the World Health Organization to start a COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund, where anyone can go to make a donation.
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Star US Drummer Embezzled $750,000 From Charity, Used It To Buy House, Cars
Robin DiMaggio, a professional drummer who once served as the musical director for the United Nations and has worked with some of music's biggest stars, pleaded guilty on Wednesday to embezzling $750,000 from a charity for homeless children.
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In A Bid To Crush Rivals, Saudi Prince Jailed Rivals At Ritz-Carlton
Somewhere in this kingdom, Prince Turki bin Abdullah is locked away. Turki, 47, was once a golden scion of Saudi Arabia's gilded royal family, a prominent son of former King Abdullah and a fighter pilot with advanced degrees who trained in the United States and Britain. He was the powerful governor of Riyadh province, then chief executive of the mu...
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800 Killed In Gaza Since May 27 Trying To Get Aid: UN
Nearly 800 people have died trying to access aid in Gaza since late May with most killed near the US- and Israel-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation's sites, the UN said Friday.
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UN Condemns "Weaponisation Of Food" In Gaza
The United Nations on Tuesday condemned what it said was Israel's "weaponisation of food" in Gaza and called it a war crime, urging its military to "stop shooting at people trying to get food".
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UN Condemns Israel's "Weaponisation Of Food" In Gaza, Calls It A War Crime
The United Nations on Tuesday condemned Israel's apparent "weaponisation of food" in Gaza, a war crime, and urged Israel's military to "stop shooting at people trying to get food".
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Explained: The New US-Backed Gaza Aid Plan And Why The UN Doesn't Like It
A US-backed organization aims to start work in the Gaza Strip by the end of May overseeing a new model of aid distribution in the Palestinian enclave, but the United Nations says the plan is not impartial or neutral, and it won't be involved.
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Why UN Rejected US-Israeli Proposal To Initially Feed Only 60% Of Gaza
An American-Israeli proposal to take over the distribution of food and other supplies in parts of Gaza has been rejected by the United Nations and other aid groups.
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US Anti-Disinformation Guardrails Fall In Trump's First 100 Days
From slashed federal funding for disinformation research to the closure of a key agency combating foreign influence operations, the United States has dismantled vital guardrails against falsehoods within Donald Trump's first 100 days in office.
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Adani Foundation-Run School Dedicates Annual Day To UN's Sustainable Development Goals
Students of Adani Vidya Mandir, Bhadreshwar (AVMB) dedicated their 12th annual day 'Utkarsh' to the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
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Idea Of India Under Attack, Must Unite Against Hate: Mallikarjun Kharge
The idea of India is being challenged and everyone has to unite against hate, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said today as the party observed its 138th foundation day in the national capital.
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After Hyderabad, Mumbai Recognised As A 'Tree City Of The World'
Mumbai has been recognised as the "2021 Tree City of the World" by the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (UN) jointly with Arbor Day Foundation, Department of Public Relations, Greater Mumbai Municipal Corporation informed.
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Hyderabad One Of The 'Tree Cities Of The World' Second Year In Row
For the second consecutive year, Hyderabad has been recognised as one of the 'Tree Cities of the World' by Arbor Day Foundation and Food and Agriculture Organization of United Nations, a senior state government official tweeted on Tuesday.
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Action Against South Africa's Gupta Brothers Long Overdue: Kathrada Foundation
South Africa's Ahmed Kathrada Foundation, named after the veteran Indian-origin activist, has welcomed the action instituted by the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) and national power utility Eskom against the three Gupta brothers and others to recover over USD 210 million.
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Greta Thunberg Gives $100,000 Prize Money To UN For War Against COVID-19
Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg has donated a $100,000 prize she won from a Danish foundation to the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) for use against the COVID-19 pandemic, the world body said Thursday.
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Coronavirus: Facebook Commits $20 Million to Fight COVID-19 Pandemic
As the world grapples with the novel coronavirus, Facebook has committed $20 million in donations to fight the disease. The social networking giant worked with the United Nations Foundation and the World Health Organization to start a COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund, where anyone can go to make a donation.
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Star US Drummer Embezzled $750,000 From Charity, Used It To Buy House, Cars
Robin DiMaggio, a professional drummer who once served as the musical director for the United Nations and has worked with some of music's biggest stars, pleaded guilty on Wednesday to embezzling $750,000 from a charity for homeless children.
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In A Bid To Crush Rivals, Saudi Prince Jailed Rivals At Ritz-Carlton
Somewhere in this kingdom, Prince Turki bin Abdullah is locked away. Turki, 47, was once a golden scion of Saudi Arabia's gilded royal family, a prominent son of former King Abdullah and a fighter pilot with advanced degrees who trained in the United States and Britain. He was the powerful governor of Riyadh province, then chief executive of the mu...
