Cash-strapped U.N. faces huge challenges in Mosul offensive
DAQUQ, Iraq (Reuters) -- The United Nations said on Thursday (October 13) it is bracing for the world's biggest…
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At least 1.4 million need aid in Haiti after Matthew: UN
by Amelie BARON / with Marc Burleigh in Jeremie PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AFP) -- Haiti faces a humanitarian crisis that requires…
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UN vows to push for political solution in Syria
GENEVA, Switzerland (AFP) -- The UN Syria envoy voiced deep disappointment Monday at the collapse of US-Russian talks to revive…
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India ratifies historic Paris climate change pact
NEW DELHI, India (AFP) -- India, the world's third biggest carbon emitter, ratified the Paris agreement on climate change on…
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Over 90% of world breathing bad air: WHO
GENEVA, Switzerland (AFP) -- Nine out of 10 people globally are breathing poor quality air, the World Health Organization said…
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Aid convoy attacked as Syria ceasefire collapses
by Karam al-Masri ALEPPO, Syria (AFP) -- A convoy delivering aid to Syrians in Aleppo province was hit by an…
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Philippines’ Duterte declines meeting with UN’s Ban
UNITED NATIONS, United States (AFP) -- Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte, who has railed against the United Nations for criticizing his…
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Libyan forces push into last IS-held areas of Sirte
by Mahmud Turkia SIRTE, Libya (AFP) -- Forces loyal to Libya's UN-backed unity government on Sunday pushed into the last…
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UN rights chief calls for international probe of Yemen violations
GENEVA, Switzerland (AFP) -- The United Nations called Thursday for the creation of an independent international body to investigate an…
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US to raise concerns at UN over N. Korea missile tests
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- The United States warned Monday it would raise concerns at the United Nations over the…
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After Brexit, UN ‘more important’ to Britain
UNITED NATION, United States (AFP) -- Britain's membership on the UN Security Council has become more important for asserting London's…
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Beijing to reject Hague ruling on South China Sea case
BEIJING, China (AFP) -- Beijing will reject any ruling by an international tribunal in a contentious case brought by the…
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