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"Member states will discuss use of drones..." UN counter-terrorism body he
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
The Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate (UN CTED) head, David Scharia on Wednesday highlighted the use of drones in spreading terrorism at a special meeting of the United Nations Counter-Terrorism Committee (CTC) in Delhi.
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UN demands probe into the death of Pakistani journalist Arshad Sharif's
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
The United Nations has demanded a thorough investigation from the Kenyan authorities into the death of Pakistani journalist Arshad Sharif, who was recently reportedly shot dead by the Kenyan authorities.
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At UNSC meet on Syria, India attaches importance to non-discriminatory imp
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India at UN said that it attaches high importance to the non-discriminatory implementation of the chemical weapons convention.
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Global fight against terrorism can't be compromised for political games: I
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India at UNSC meeting on Syria says global fight against terrorism cannot and should not be compromised for narrow political games.
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UN voices concern over deadly airstrikes in Myanmar's Kachin State
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
The UN said Kachin airstrikes "appear to be excessive and disproportionate use of force by security forces against unarmed civilians is unacceptable and those responsible must be held to account."
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No military or armed solution to Libya's issues: India at UNSC
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Condemning the violent clashes in Tripoli, India on Monday at the UNSC meeting said there is no military or armed solution to Libya's issues.
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India will always stand with the Global South: Jaishankar on UN Day
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], October 24 (ANI): India will always stand with the Global South and seek to strengthen the UN's effectiveness, said External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday on the annual commemorative day celebrating the creation of the United Nations.
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Regression of women's rights continues in Afghanistan: Report
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Kabul [Afghanistan], October 23 (ANI): Since the Taliban seized power in Afghanistan in August last year, women and girls in the country continue to be persecuted for speaking out for fundamental rights and have been limited to their homes, according to a recent report of United Nations.
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India's approach to Ukraine conflict people-centric: India at UNSC
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New York [US], October 22 (ANI): India at UNSC on Friday said that its approach to the Ukraine conflict will continue to be people-centric as New Delhi continues to support nations struck by a surge in food, fuel and fertilizers prices.
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New UNAMA chief Otunbayeva discusses rights to education, work for women w
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Kabul [Afghanistan], October 21 (ANI): The new head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), Roza Otunbayeva met with Afghan women leaders and discussed the key issues affecting women and girls amid the economic slump, ToloNews reported citing UN Assistant Mission in
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Increasing attempt towards removing women from public life in Afghanistan:
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
New York [US], October 21 (ANI): Expressing concerns over an increasing attempt towards removing women from public life in Afghanistan, India at the UN on Thursday called on the international community not to look the other way when the rights of women and minorities are being trampled up
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World can count on India to help usher in new era of sustainability: UN Ch
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Narmada (Gujarat) [India], October 20 (ANI): United Nations General-Secretary Antonio Guterres on Thursday said that the world can count on India to help usher in a new era of sustainability.
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