At least 15 peacekeepers killed in Congo; dubbed worst attack on UN in recent history
by Albert Kambale with Philippe Rater at the United Nations Agence France Presse The United Nations suffered its worst…
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World’s nations adopt plan ‘towards a pollution-free planet’
by Mariëtte Le Roux Agence France Presse NAIROBI, Kenya (AFP) -- The world's nations vowed Wednesday to curb plastic and…
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Possible ‘elements of genocide’ in Myanmar: UN
by Nina Larson Agence France Presse GENEVA, Switzerland (AFP) -- UN member states said Tuesday that Myanmar was likely…
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UN climate envoys agree on way forward, despite Trump
by Mariette le Roux and Marlowe Hood Agence France Presse BONN, Germany (AFP) -- Negotiations to bolster the climate-saving Paris…
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‘Very disappointed’ UN chief urges Saudis to lift Yemen blockade
UNITED NATIONS, United States (AFP) -- UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is "very much disappointed" that the Saudi-led coalition is refusing…
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World leaders plead for climate action at UN forum
by Mariette le Roux and Marlowe Hood Agence France Presse BONN, Germany -- World leaders shared the spotlight with a 12-year-old Pacific…
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Canada announces rapid response force for peacekeeping
by Michel Comte Agence France-Presse OTTAWA, Canada (AFP) -- Canada will boost its support for United Nations peacekeeping missions by mobilizing a…
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UN condemns N. Korea for firing missiles as people starve
UNITED NATIONS, United States (AFP) -- UN member-states on Tuesday condemned North Korea for gross human rights violations and for conducting missile…
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Myanmar’s Suu Kyi meets Tillerson, UN chief on Rohingya crisis
by Ayee Macaraig Agence France Presse Manila, Philippines (AFP) -- Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi faced rising global…
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UN chief meets Myanmar’s Suu Kyi on Rohingya crisis
MANILA, Philippines (AFP) -- UN chief Antonio Guterres urged Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi to allow Rohingya refugees in…
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Iran still complying with nuclear deal: UN watchdog chief
UNITED NATIONS, United States (AFP) -- The UN's nuclear watchdog director Yukiya Amano Thursday reaffirmed Tehran is complying with the…
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Developing world says rich nations shirking on climate
by Marlowe Hood Agence France-Presse PARIS, France (AFP) -- The failure of wealthy nations to deliver on short-term climate commitments could hinder the…
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