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UNHCR shocked at images of 'deplorable conditions' of Haitian immigrants a
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
Geneva [Switzerland], September 23 (ANI): The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) High Commissioner Filippo Grandi was shocked by images of the deplorable conditions of Haitian immigrants beneath the concrete highway overpass in Del Rio, Texas.
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COVID-19 pandemic 'warning bell' exposed inequalities, governance gaps: Vi
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
New York [US], September 23 (ANI): As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to threaten lives and livelihoods globally, the President of Viet Nam told the UN General Assembly on Wednesday that his nation is "vigorously" combating the virus, protecting its people, sustaining economic growth and lea
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UN releases USD 45 mn for Afghanistan's healthcare system
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
New York [US] September 22 (ANI): The United Nations has announced to release USD 45 million in life-saving support from the UN's Central Emergency Response Fund to help prevent Afghanistan's healthcare system from collapse.
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Jaishankar meets Lankan counterpart, holds comprehensive discussion
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
New York [US], September 22 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday met his Lankan counterpart G L Peiris in New York and held a comprehensive discussion on close partnership.
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Turkey's Erdogan again rakes up Kashmir issue at UNGA
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
New York [US], September 22 (ANI): Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan once again raked up the issue of Kashmir at UN General Assembly (UNGA).
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UN calls on Libyan parliament to focus on preparations for elections
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
Tripoli [Libya], September 22 (ANI/Xinhua): The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) on Tuesday called on the Libyan House of Representatives (parliament) to focus on preparations for the upcoming elections.
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PM Modi departs for three-day visit to US
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], September 22 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi has embarked on a three-day visit to the United States on Wednesday where he will address the UN General Assembly and attend the Quad Summit as well as hold a bilateral meet with US President Joe Biden at the White House.
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Zee Entertainment signs pact for merger with Sony Pictures India
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 22 (ANI): Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd (ZEEL) said on Wednesday its board of directors has unanimously provided an in-principle approval for the merger with Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI).
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US House passes bill to compensate American personnel affected by 'Havana
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington [US], September 22 (ANI/Sputnik): The US house unanimously passed legislation to compensate CIA personnel and diplomats affected by the so-called "Havana Syndrome" while serving in Cuba, China and elsewhere.
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Lifting sanctions on Taliban not on UN Security Council agenda, says Russi
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
New York [US], September 22 (ANI/Sputnik): The waving of sanctions on the Taliban is not on the UN Security Council agenda but the issue should be given careful consideration, Russian Permanent Representative to the United Nations Vassily Nebenzia told Sputnik on the sidelines of the UN Gene
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Taliban nominates Suhail Shaheen as Afghanistan's UN ambassador
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
Kabul [Afghanistan], September 22 (ANI): The Taliban on Tuesday nominated their Doha-based spokesman Suhail Shaheen as Afghanistan's UN ambassador.
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Lavrov to take part in UNSC Permanent Members' Foreign Ministers' meet
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
Moscow [Russia], September 21 (ANI/Sputnik): The meeting of the foreign ministers of the five permanent members of the UN Security Council and the UN Secretary-General will be held in New York on September 22, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will take part in it, Russian Foreign Minis
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