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Tragic quake in south-east Afghanistan kills 155 children: UN Report
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Kabul [Afghanistan], June 28 (ANI): At least 155 children have died after a tragic earthquake hit south-east Afghanistan last week, stated a report released by the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA) on June 26.
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Sudan to file complaint to UN against Ethiopia
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Khartoum [Sudan], June 28 (ANI/Xinhua): Sudan on Monday decided to file a formal complaint to the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) against Ethiopia over "the killing of seven Sudanese soldiers and a citizen held as captives."
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UN asks for USD 110mn in emergency aid in wake of Afghanistan earthquake
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New York [US], June 27 (ANI): The United Nations has launched an emergency appeal following last week's earthquake in Afghanistan, calling for USD 110 million.
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UN Security Council renews mandate of peacekeeping force on Golan
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New York [US], June 27 (ANI/Xinhua): The UN Security Council on Monday adopted a resolution to extend the mandate of the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF) on the Golan Heights for six months, till Dec. 31.
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UN chief underlines cities' role in sustainable development
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New York [US], June 27 (ANI/Xinhua): United Nations (UN) Secretary General Antonio Guterres said in a video message on Monday said that cities are central to virtually every challenge we face -- and essential to building a more inclusive, sustainable, and resilient future.
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Silver Fern Education Consultants organises 2nd edition of The John's MUN,
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New Delhi [India], June 27 (ANI/TPT): Recently, North India's first international-level MUN conference which is certified by the prestigious University of Windsor, Canada, The John's MUN's second edition was announced by Silver Fern Education Consultants.
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UN allocates USD 10 million to quake-hit Afghanistan
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Kabul [Afghanistan], June 26 (ANI): United Nations has allocated USD 10 million from the UN Central Emergency Response Funds (UNCERF) on Sunday to support the people of Afghanistan affected by the earthquake that struck this week in the eastern part of the country.
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'Save our Ocean, Protect our Future': UN Ocean Conference to kick start fr
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Lisbon [Portugal], June 26 (ANI): United Nations Ocean Conference is set to take place in Lisbon, Portugal from June 27-July 1 and will be co-hosted by the Governments of Kenya and Portugal, said the UN in its press release.
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Political uncertainty envelops Libya as UN-backed transitional phase expir
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Tripoli [Libya], June 25 (ANI/Xinhua): Political instability will likely persist in Libya as a United Nations-backed transitional phase, outlined in a roadmap for the North African country in 2020, has expired this week, Libyan analysts say.
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Roe vs Wade overturning shows 'women are not equal' in US: California Gove
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Los Angeles [US], June 25 (ANI/Xinhua): California Governor Gavin Newsom on Friday criticized the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, saying the ruling showed that "women are not equal" in the United States.
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UNHRC: Rights activist highlights 'saddened, frightening' situation of bas
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Geneva [Switzerland], June 25 (ANI): Dua Kalhoro of World Sindhi Congress on Thursday (local time) highlighted the flawed education system of Pakistan at United Nations Human Rights Council, particularly about the basic education of Sindhi children.
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Roe vs Wade: Overturning of 50-year-old abortion law creates uproar in Uni
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Washington [US], June 25 (ANI): Friday's decision by the US Supreme Court which overturns the 50-year-old Roe vs Wade judgement guaranteeing access to abortion across the United States, is being described by the UN experts as "a huge blow to women's human rights and gender equality."
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