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Afghanistan witnessing terror redux, says UN chief Guterres
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Kabul [Afghanistan], May 13 (ANI): Terrorism is resurgent in Afghanistan and it could become a global threat, said UN Chief Antonio Guterres during a human rights conference.
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UNICEF says schools in Ukraine continue to be attacked, used for military
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
New York [US], May 12 (ANI/Sputnik): Schools in Ukraine continue to be attacked and used for military purposes amid the ongoing conflict, UN International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) Deputy Executive Director Omar Abdi said on Thursday.
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Women's World Boxing Championships: Anamika begins campaign with emphatic
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Istanbul [Turkey], May 12 (ANI): Indian boxer Anamika (50kg) showed her prowess and technical superiority to advance to the pre-quarterfinals of the 12th edition of the IBA Women's World Boxing Championships as she defeated Romania's Eugenia Anghel by unanimous decision on Thursday.
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North Korea reports first case of Covid-19 Omicron variant
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Seoul [South Korea], May 12 (ANI): North Korea on Thursday reported its first case of COVID-19 Omicron variant and put in place a "maximum emergency" virus control system in the country with leader Kim Jong Un vowing to "eliminate" the virus, state media reported.
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India elected as Chair of Association of Asian Election Authorities for 20
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 12 (ANI): India has been unanimously elected as the new Chair of the Association of Asian Election Authorities (AAEA) for 2022-2024, informed the Election Commission of India on Wednesday.
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Ahead of key UNSC meet, Ukrainian experts call for oil embargo against Rus
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Paris [France], May 11 (ANI): Ahead of the UN Security Council meeting on the humanitarian situation in Ukraine on May 12, Ukrainian experts urged countries to put pressure on Russia including an oil embargo and sanctions for the alleged war crimes.
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Women's World Boxing Championships: Nikhat, Parveen and Manisha maintain I
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Istanbul [Turkey], May 11 (ANI): Nikhat Zareen, Parveen, and Manisha pulled off powerful performances to extend India's unbeaten run at the 12th edition of the IBA Women's World Boxing Championships with dominating victories in Istanbul on Wednesday.
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As China welcomes UN rights chief's upcoming visit, all eyes on Xinjiang
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Beijing [China], May 11 (ANI): China on Wednesday welcomed the upcoming visit of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet to the country's Xinjiang province this month amid reports of human rights abuses in the northwest region.
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Enforced disappearances in Pakistan: Baloch Voice Association urges UN bod
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Geneva, [Switzerland], May 11 (ANI): Representatives of the Baloch Voice Association (BVA) met with the United Nations Working Group over the issue of enforced disappearances in Pakistan and urged the UN body to appoint a special rapporteur.
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India contributed USD 800,000 to promote Hindi at UN
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
New York [US], May 11 (ANI): India has contributed USD 800,000 to the United Nations as part of the initiative to enhance public outreach of the organisation in Hindi.
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UNSC meeting on humanitarian situation in Ukraine scheduled for Thursday:
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
New York [US], May 11 (ANI/Sputnik): The UN Security Council will hold a meeting on the humanitarian situation in Ukraine on May 12, sources in the Security Council told Sputnik.
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Islamic cleric says former Pak Minister's letter to UN on blasphemy bid to
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], May 10 (ANI): Saying that all the legal forums were available for the redressal of such issues in Pakistan, Chairman of Pakistan Ulema Council (PUC) Hafiz Muhammad Tahir Mehmood Ashrafi on Monday said former Human Rights Minister Dr Shireen Mazari's letter to the UN aga
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