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US house resolution urges Biden to refer China's Uyghur 'genocide' to UN
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington DC [US], April 15 (ANI): A bipartisan resolution was introduced in the US House of Representatives on Wednesday, condemning China's "genocide" of Uyghurs and other minorities while urging US President Joe Biden to refer the crackdown to the United Nations.
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UN says Myanmar security forces killed at least 51 children, calls for res
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
New York [US], April 15 (ANI/Sputnik): The United Nations is calling on the Myanmar security forces to refrain from violence against children after at least 51 children were killed since the military coup in February, UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said in a press briefing on Wednesday.
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China bears responsibility for ongoing genocide against Uyghurs: Report
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington [US], April 11 (ANI): Chinese actions in Xinjiang against the Uyghur minority have violated every single provision in the United Nations' Genocide Convention, according to an independent report by over 50 global experts.
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UAE hasn't provided Princess Latifa's 'proof of life': UN
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Geneva [Switzerland], April 11 (ANI): The United Nations has said that the United Arab Emirates has not submitted any proof that Princess Latifa bint Mohammed Al Maktoum, the missing daughter of Dubai's ruler, is alive.
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India assures commitment to engage on measures for democratic transition i
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
New York [US], April 10 (ANI): India on Friday (local time) at the United Nations Security Council stated that there should be no falling back on the path to democracy in Myanmar and assured its commitment to engage on measures to accelerate and support the democratic transition in the count
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China resists disclosing details of loans to developing countries as G-20
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Vienna [Austria], April 9 (ANI): Despite pressure from the Group of 20 major economies, Beijing has been resisting to disclose the details on its lending to developing nations as low-income countries have been struggling with their vaccination campaigns.
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China's shortcomings on big vaccine promises hurting other nations
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Istanbul [Turkey], April 8 (ANI): Though China has made big promises over its vaccine diplomacy, concerns over the efficacy of its vaccine and repeated delays of shipments to other nations are denting their fight against COVID-19.
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Pakistan sees considerable decline in status of women as compared to Bangl
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Islamabad [Bangladesh], April 8 (ANI): Even after 50 years since Pakistan and Bangladesh became two separate countries in 1971, the two nations are diametrically opposed in terms of the status of women with Islamabad witnessing a decline over the years.
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India expresses support for UN's mine action efforts, calls for joint acti
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
New York [US], April 8 (ANI): India on Thursday expressed support for the mine action efforts of the United Nations (UN) agencies, adding that the UN Mine Action Service's (UNMAS) mine action has remained pivotal to the safety and security of peacekeepers around the world.
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Situation in Tigray remains dire despite improved humanitarian access: UN
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
New York [US], April 8 (ANI/Xinhua): There has been substantial improvement in humanitarian access in the Tigray region in northern Ethiopia, but continued fighting is driving massive displacement, creating a dire situation, the United Nations said on Wednesday.
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Army chief Gen Naravane on 5-day visit to Bangladesh
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], April 8 (ANI): Chief of Army Staff General MM Naravane on Thursday proceeded on a five-day visit to Bangladesh to enhance defence cooperation and strong bilateral ties between the two nations.
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India so far contributed over USD 1 million to UN Counter terrorism fund
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
New York [US], April 8 (ANI): India has till date contributed over USD 1 million to the UN Trust fund for Counterterrorism Fund, including for Africa, the country's Permanent Representative TS Tirumurti said.
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