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Russia declares unilateral ceasefire in Idlib
Updated : 6 years, 10 months ago IST
Moscow [Russia], May 20 (ANI): Russia-backed Syrian government forces have unilaterally ceased fire in the northwestern Idlib province, the last major rebel-held territory, Moscow's defence ministry said on Sunday.
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UN peacekeeper killed in Mali
Updated : 6 years, 10 months ago IST
Bamako [Mali], May 20 (ANI): A United Nations soldier was killed and several others sustained injuries in two attacks on UN peacekeeping forces in Mali on Sunday, reported Al Jazeera.
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North Korea sends letter to UN chief, criticising US' seizure of its carg
Updated : 6 years, 10 months ago IST
Pyongyang [North Korea] May 18 (ANI): North Korea's top envoy to the United Nations Kim Song on Friday sent a letter to UN chief Antonio Guterres, criticising the US' recent seizure of its cargo ship as an "outrageous and unlawful" move, Pyongyang's state media said on Saturday.
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Over 270,000 Rohingya refugees receive first ID cards: UN
Updated : 6 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], May 17 (ANI): The United Nations on Friday confirmed that more than 270,000 Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh have been registered and provided with identity cards (ID) for the first time in an attempt to safeguard their right to voluntarily return home to Myanmar in
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Harry Kane in England's 27-man squad for UEFA Nations League finals
Updated : 6 years, 10 months ago IST
London [UK], May 16 (ANI): England's football team manager Gareth Southgate on Thursday announced a 27-man initial squad for the UEFA Nations League finals.
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US should grasp the situation, get back on right track: China
Updated : 6 years, 10 months ago IST
Beijing [China], May 16 (ANI): China on Wednesday called on the United States to "carefully weigh its gains and losses, grasp the situation and get back on the right track as soon as possible," in the wake of es
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Naveen Patnaik urges UN to set up International Centre for Disaster Mitiga
Updated : 6 years, 10 months ago IST
Bhubaneshwar (Odisha) [India], May 15 (ANI): Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday put forth a proposal before United Nations officials to set up an International Centre for Disaster Mitigation and Recovery in Odisha.
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Japanese delicacies attract foreigners
Updated : 6 years, 10 months ago IST
Tokyo [Japan], May 14 (ANI): Japan's famous "Washoku" is a traditional practice based on a set of skills, knowledge and traditions relating to preparation and processing of food. It has an intangible cultural heritage status provided by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultu
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Ireland tri-series: Windies defeated in second face-off against Bangladesh
Updated : 6 years, 10 months ago IST
Dublin [Ireland], May 14 (ANI): Shai Hope sustained impressive form and his captain Jason Holder found the right touch for West Indies in the Ireland tri-nations ODI series but they failed to ignite the rest of their team.
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UN: Houthi withdrawal "in accordance with established plans"
Updated : 6 years, 10 months ago IST
Sanaa [Yemen] May 13 (ANI): The United Nations (UN) on Sunday said that first full day of the Houthi withdrawal from three ports of Yemen went "in accordance with established plans"
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Climate change is running faster than we are says UN chief
Updated : 6 years, 10 months ago IST
Auckland [New Zealand] May 13 (ANI): UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres while addressing the media on Sunday alongside Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern in Auckland said that Climate change is worsening.
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Tunisia: 65 killed after their boat capsized in Mediterranean Sea
Updated : 6 years, 10 months ago IST
Tunis [Tunisia], May 11 (ANI): At least 65 people were killed after a boat carrying them capsized in the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Tunisia, said the United Nations refugee agency (UNHCR).
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