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UN Secretary General urges leaders to declare 'state of climate emergency'
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
New York [US], December 13 (ANI/Sputnik): UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Saturday addressed the 2020 Climate Ambition Summit, calling on leaders to declare "a State of Climate Emergency" until they achieve carbon neutrality necessary to save the Earth for future generations.
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PML-N warns of 'consequences' after Pakistan police 'harasses' lawmaker Az
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Islamabad [Pakistan], December 12 (ANI): Following Pakistan police showing up outside the residence of PML-N lawmaker Azma Bukhari, party's deputy secretary-general Ataullah Tarar has "warned" the government of "consequences".
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UN chief warns against vaccine nationalism, appeals funding for Africa
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
New York [US], December 11 (ANI/Xinhua): United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday warned against "vaccine nationalism," appealing for greater finance to secure inoculations for Africa.
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SGFI chief Sushil Kumar says signature forged to change by-laws
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], December 10 (ANI): Two-time Olympic medalist Sushil Kumar on Thursday claimed that the secretary-general of the School Games Federation of India (SGFI) has allegedly forged his signature. The top Indian wrestler revealed that the treasurer's sign was also forged and he
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UN chief lauds Kuwait's efforts to defuse tension in Gulf region
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New York [US], December 5 (ANI): UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Friday lauded Kuwait's mediation efforts to defuse tension between Qatar and several other countries in the Gulf region.
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Our para-athletes are our strength and source of inspiration, says Rijiju
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], December 3 (ANI): The Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Kiren Rijiju on Thursday attended a virtual session on Thursday in the presence of Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) president Deepa Malik, revered Indian para-athletes Devendra Jhajharia, Parul Parmar and
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Cypriot President confirms readiness to resume talks on Cyprus settlement
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
Nicosia [Cyprus], December 2 (ANI/Sputnik): Cypriot President Nicos Anastasiades received the UN Secretary General's special envoy on the Cyprus dispute, Jane Holl Lute, at the presidential palace on Tuesday evening and informed her of the Greek Cypriot readiness to attend an informal confer
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Priority will be to facilitate MPs, help them fulfill their responsibiliti
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New Delhi [India], December 1 (ANI): Utpal Kumar Singh, who took over as the new Secretary-General of Lok Sabha and Lok Sabha Secretariat on Tuesday, said that his priority would be to facilitate the MPs to the maximum extent and help them in fulfilling their responsibilities.
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UN relief chief eyes USD 35 billion for 2021 humanitarian initiatives amid
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New York [US], December 1 (ANI/Sputnik): UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator Mark Lowcock on Tuesday said that the 2021 humanitarian budget needs USD 35 billion to cover aid for 160 million people in need worldwide.
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UN chief calls for greater inclusion of persons with disabilities in socie
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New York [US], December 1 (ANI/Xinhua): United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday called for greater inclusion of persons with disabilities in society, including in COVID-19 response and recovery.
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Om Birla appoints Utpal Singh as Secretary-General of Lok Sabha, its Secre
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New Delhi [India], November 30 (ANI): Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has appointed retired IAS officer Utpal Kumar Singh as Secretary-General of Lok Sabha and Lok Sabha Secretariat in the rank and status of Cabinet Secretary with effect from December 1, 2020.
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Iran warns Israel, US against 'Adventuristic' steps after murder of scient
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Tehran [Iran], November 28 (ANI/Sputnik): Iran has warned the United States and Israel against "adventuristic" steps and stressed that Tehran has a right to protect its interests, Iranian Ambassador to the United Nations Majid Takht Ravanchi wrote in a letter to the UN secretary-general and
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