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UN concerned over safety of civilians amid continued violence in Northeast
Updated : 6 years, 8 months ago IST
New York [USA], Nov 8 (Sputnik/ANI): The United Nations has expressed concerns about the safety of civilians amid continued hostilities in the northeast of Syria.
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US begins formal withdrawal from Paris climate accord
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Washington [US], Nov 05 (ANI): The Trump administration has officially begun the process of withdrawal from the Paris climate accord, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Monday.
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Munir Akram takes charge as Pak's envoy to UN
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New York [USA], Nov 5 (ANI): Pakistan's diplomat Munir Akram took charge as country's new permanent representative to the United Nations here on Friday.
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Pakistan violated Vienna Convention in Kulbushan jadhav case: ICJ Presiden
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New York [US], Oct 31 (ANI): Pakistan violated its obligations under the Vienna Convention in the case of Indian national Kulbhushan Jadhav, International Court of Justice (ICJ) President Judge Abduylqawi Yusuf informed the UN General Assembly.
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China warns US over raising Uighurs issue in UN
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New York [US], Oct 30 (ANI): As the United States and 22 other countries at the United Nations called out China for the persecution of Uighurs Muslims, Beijing on Tuesday said Washington raising the issue is not "helpful" to resolve the matter pertaining to the trade.
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Argentine diplomat Rafael Grossi appointed IAEA chief
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New York [USA], Oct 30 (Sputnik/ANI): Argentine diplomat Rafael Grossi was on Tuesday appointed to succeed late Yukiya Amano as the new director-general of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), a United Nations' nuclear watchdog.
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India's Permanent Mission to UN hosts European Parliament delegation in Ne
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New York [USA], Oct 30 (ANI): A delegation of 17 Members of European Parliament (MEPs) paid a visit to India's Permanent Mission to the United Nations here on Tuesday and discussed efforts with Indian officials to enhance bilateral ties.
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UN is used as an instrument by powerful: PM Modi
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Riyadh (Saudi Arabia), Oct 29 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi said here on Tuesday that the United Nations (UN) has failed to develop as an institution and has rather acted as an "instrument" in the hands of powerful people.
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Number of Syrian refugees crossing into Iraq from Syria has increased sign
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Baghdad [Iraq], Oct 26 (ANI): After Turkey launched its military offensive in the region, the number of refugees crossing to Iraq from northeastern Syria has increased significantly in recent times, according to the United Nations (UN).
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Odisha govt inks LoU for 'drink from tap mission' with UNICEF
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Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], Oct 26 (ANI): In a bid to provide quality drinking water to every urban household in the state, Odisha has inked a Letter of Understanding (LoU) on "drink from tap mission" with the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) on Friday.
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VP Naidu slams Pak for misusing NAM forum, says it must abjure terror for
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Baku [Azerbaijan], Oct 25 (ANI): Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu on Friday hit out at Pakistan for misusing the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) summit to justify Islamabad's longstanding policy of conducting cross-border terrorism against its neighbours.
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UN plans for global conversation to build collective future to mark its 75
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New York [USA], Oct 25 (ANI): United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Thursday announced the UN's plan to feature a global conversation to build a collective future to mark its 75th anniversary.
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