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'Climate of fear' prevails for human rights defenders in Afghanistan: UN E
Updated : 4 years, 4 months ago IST
New York [US], November 4 (ANI): Human rights defenders in Afghanistan have reported that they are now enduring a "climate of fear", threats, and becoming increasingly desperate over conditions in the country, an independent UN expert said on Wednesday.
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Least developed countries voice concern over progress at Glasgow Climate S
Updated : 4 years, 4 months ago IST
London [UK], November 3 (ANI/Sputnik): The chairman of the Least Developed Countries (LDC) bloc, Sonam Wangdi, on Wednesday said that progress at the UN Conference on Climate Change or COP26 in Glasgow, Scotland, has been "disappointing," and even "frightening" so far, as he claimed that the
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UN issues new guidance to address warming in cities
Updated : 4 years, 4 months ago IST
Glasgow [Scotland]/ New Delhi [India], November 3 (ANI/PRNewswire): The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) today published detailed guidance to help the world's cities address warming, which is occurring at twice the global average rate in urban areas.
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10 blue helmets injured during attack in Central African Republic
Updated : 4 years, 4 months ago IST
Bangui [CAR], November 3 (ANI): Ten unarmed Egyptian peacekeepers from the UN Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) were shot and wounded on Monday.
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Greta Thunberg calls for climate protest in Glasgow
Updated : 4 years, 4 months ago IST
Glasgow [Scotland], November 3 (ANI/Sputnik): Swedish eco-activist Greta Thunberg called for a climate protest in Glasgow, where the UN Conference on Climate Change (COP26) is taking place.
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Health facilities should not be targeted: UN after deadly Kabul hospital a
Updated : 4 years, 4 months ago IST
New York [US], November 3 (ANI): A deadly attack on a military hospital in the Afghan capital is a reminder that health facilities should never be a target and that all civilians must be protected, the UN's Deputy Spokesperson said on Tuesday.
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Madagascar reports 'pockets of famine', risks grow for children: WFP
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New York [US], November 3 (ANI): "Pockets of famine" have now been reported in Southern Madagascar, the UN World Food Programme (WFP) said on Tuesday.
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COP26: Uniting the world to tackle climate change
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New Delhi [India], October 30 (ANI): The UK will be hosting the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) in Glasgow from October 31 - November 12, 2021, to accelerate action towards the goals of the Paris Agreement and the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).
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UN Security Council adopts resolution on protection of education in armed
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New York [US], October 30 (ANI/Xinhua): The UN Security Council on Friday adopted a resolution on the protection of education in armed conflict.
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Tata Power has been recognized as one of the meaningful business 100 (MB10
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New Delhi [India], October 28 (ANI/Newsvoir): Ashish Khanna, President - Renewables, Tata Power has been recognized as one of the Meaningful Business 100 (MB100) leaders for the year 2021 by Meaningful Business, a global platform for leaders combining profit and purpose. This prestigious awa
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Jaishankar to address UNSC debate on cooperation between UN, regional bodi
Updated : 4 years, 4 months ago IST
New York [US], October 28 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday will be addressing the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) debate on "Cooperation between the UN and regional and sub-regional organisations (African Union)".
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India says it will continue to support Sudan, South Sudan in journey towar
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New York [US], October 27 (ANI): India will continue to support Sudan and South Sudan in their journey towards peace and development, A Amarnath, Counsellor in India's Permanent Mission to the UN said on Wednesday.
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