China, Russia block US push for UN sanctions on N.Koreans: diplomats
UNITED NATIONS, United States (AFP) -- China and Russia on Thursday blocked a US push to impose United Nations sanctions…
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UN Security Council condemns Myanmar massacre
The United Nations Security Council on Wednesday condemned last week's massacre in Myanmar of more than 30 people, including two…
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UN seeks $6.5 million in aid after Philippine typhoon
UNITED NATIONS (AFP) -- The United Nations will kick off a campaign Friday to raise $6.5 million in aid for…
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UN urges full reopening of South Asia schools amid learning loss
KATHMANDU, Nepal (AFP) -- India and its neighbours should fully reopen schools to address the interrupted education of more…
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‘In no circumstances’ is forced vaccination OK: UN rights chief
GENEVA, Switzerland (AFP) -- Countries considering introducing vaccine mandates in the fight against Covid-19 must ensure they respect human…
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UN chief isolating after Covid-19 exposure
UNITED NATIONS, United States (AFP) -- UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres was exposed to the coronavirus Tuesday by a UN official…
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WHO Omicron warning for unvaccinated vulnerable travellers
by Robin MILLARD Agence France Presse GENEVA, Switzerland (AFP) -- The WHO said Tuesday that those not fully vaccinated…
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Pandemic to cost global tourism $2.0 trillion in 2021: UN
by Mathieu GORSE / Valentin BONTEMPS MADRID, Spain (AFP) -- The coronavirus pandemic will cost the global tourism sector $2.0…
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Violence against women rising amid pandemic, says UN on Int’l Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
(Eagle News) – “Nearly 1 in 3 women have been abused in their lifetime,” according to the United Nations…
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Glasgow: industrial canal’s climate-fighting future
by Anna CUENCA Agence France-Presse GLASGOW, United Kingdom (AFP) - Glasgow was a vital cog in the machine of Britain's…
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COP26 strikes hard-fought deal but UN says ‘not enough’
by Patrick GALEY, Jitendra JOSHI, Kelly MACNAMARA and Marlowe HOOD Agence France-Presse GLASGOW, United Kingdom (AFP) - Nearly 200 nations…
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World needs trillions to face climate threat: draft UN report
by Kelly MACNAMARA / Marlowe HOOD / Patrick GALEY GLASGOW, United Kingdom (AFP) -- Helping vulnerable nations cope with the…
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