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COVID-19 may push millions of children into child labour: ILO, UNICEF
Updated : 6 years, 1 month ago IST
New York/Geneva, June 12 (ANI): Millions of more children risk being pushed into child labour as a result of the COVID-19 crisis which could lead to the first rise in child labour after 20 years of progress, according to a new brief from the International Labour Organisation (ILO) and UNICEF
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LeBron James creates group to protect voting rights of African-Americans i
Updated : 6 years, 1 month ago IST
New York [USA], June 11 (ANI): NBA legend LeBron James and a group of prominent black athletes and entertainers will be creating a new group to protect the voting rights of the African-Americans in the United States.
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COVID-19 driving up hunger in vulnerable countries: UN FAO
Updated : 6 years, 1 month ago IST
Rome/New York, June 10 (ANI): Initial and ongoing assessments by the UN's Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) provide strong indications that the COVID-19 pandemic and its impacts are driving up hunger in countries that were already experiencing high levels of food insecurity prior to th
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Vande Bharat 3: 193 Indians reach Kolkata from New York
Updated : 6 years, 1 month ago IST
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], June 10 (ANI): A special evacuation flight of Air India, carrying 193 Indians from New York, arrived at Kolkata airport on Wednesday morning as part of the 'Vande Bharat' mission, aimed at bringing Indian nationals stranded in various countries due to coronavir
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COVID-19 lockdowns worsen obesity issues in children: Study
Updated : 6 years, 1 month ago IST
New York [USA], June 7 (ANI): The coronavirus-induced lockdowns across the world have negatively impacted diet, sleep, and physical activity among children with obesity, a recent study explained.
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New York City Mayor announces lifting of curfew, decision effective immedi
Updated : 6 years, 1 month ago IST
New York [USA], June 7 (Sputnik/ANI): New York City is lifting the curfew on Sunday following a peaceful night of protests, and the decision will be "effective immediately," Mayor Bill de Blasio said on Sunday in the wake of peaceful protests against racism and police violence in the area.
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57 Buffalo police officers quit special team after 2 suspended for alleged
Updated : 6 years, 1 month ago IST
New York [USA], June 6 (ANI): Fifty-seven police officers in Buffalo, New York, have resigned from the force's emergency response team following the suspension of two officers who allegedly pushed a 75-year-old protester to the ground, a source close to the situation informed CNN on Friday (
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As world spins into pandemic, China using opportunity to take over global
Updated : 6 years, 1 month ago IST
Washington D.C. [US], June 5 (ANI): As the United States falters and the world spins into coronavirus crisis, Chinese President Xi Jinping is swiftly carrying out a campaign to take over the international institutions like the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the United Nations (UN), said
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MLS lifts moratorium to allow clubs to return to full team training
Updated : 6 years, 1 month ago IST
New York [US], June 5 (ANI): The Major League Soccer (MLS) on Thursday announced the lifting of training moratorium, permitting clubs to return to full team training.
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NBA Board of Governors approves 22-team format to restart 2019-2020 season
Updated : 6 years, 1 month ago IST
New York [US], June 5 (ANI): The National Basketball Association (NBA) Board of Governors on Thursday approved a competitive format to restart the 2019-20 season with 22 teams returning to action with a tentative start date of July 31.
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NYC unveils plan for expanded outdoor dining in phase 2 of reopening
Updated : 6 years, 1 month ago IST
New York [USA], June 5 (ANI): New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced a plan on Thursday that would give restaurants more space for outdoor dining after the city reopens.
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India commits to UNDP in catering to COVID-19 pandemic and beyond
Updated : 6 years, 1 month ago IST
New York [USA], June 5 (ANI): TS Tirumurti, India's new Permanent Representative to United Nations, on Thursday, assured New Delhi's commitment to United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to adapt to new development priorities amid COVID-19 pandemic.
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