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Yemen s warring parties will attend peace talks in Sweden: UN
The UN Envoy on Yemen Martin Griffiths has said the warring parties has given firm assurances to attend peace talks...
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China, Russia reject US call at UN Security Council
UNITED NATIONS – China and Russia called Thursday for an easing ofsanctions against North Korea, rejecting a US call at...
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Malaysian PM stresses need for reforms in UN
Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir bin Mohammad has underscored the need for reforms in the United Nations particularly the Security Council....
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Putin signs countermeasures against US sanctions
MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin signed into law countermeasures against U.S. sanctions on Russia announced in April. The law entitles...
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BRICS nations urge need for UN reforms to make it more effective
UNITED NATIONS: BRICS nations have urged the need for a comprehensive reform of the UN, including its Security Council, to...
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UN Security Council delegation seeks Rohingya s safe return
A U.N. Security Council delegation after its visit to Myanmar’s Rakhine state has expressed hope that Rohingya Muslim refugees will...
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U.N. Security Council fails to adopt Russian resolution on Syria
UNITED NATIONS: The United Nations Security Council failed to adopt a Russian-drafted resolution on Saturday that would have condemned “the...
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UN demands immediate end to fighting in South Sudan
United Nations Security Council has demanded an immediate end to fighting in South Sudan. The Security Council unanimously adopted a...
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Fighting in Syria s Ghouta continues
In Syria, fighting and shelling continued in eastern Ghouta on Tuesday, preventing any aid from reaching the besieged Syrian enclave...