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Sri Lanka rejects UN call for foreign judges in war probe: govt
At least 100,000 people were killed during the separatist war between government forces and rebels from the Tamil Tigers group.
05 Mar 2017 3:43 PM
Little room for fresh India-Pak initiative
Nawaz Sharif has taken advantage of the transition in the Army to enhance his relative strength.
05 Mar 2017 1:23 AM
UN drugs board slams killings in Philippines
Since June, police have reported killing more than 2,550 people while more than 4,000 others have died in unexplained circumstances.
02 Mar 2017 5:54 PM
Talks on Masood Azhar ban still continuing: China envoy
Earlier this week, India’s foreign secretary S. Jaishankar had participated in the strategic dialogue with his Chinese counterpart.
25 Feb 2017 1:31 AM
Russia's UN envoy Churkin dies suddenly in New York
The ministry gave no details on the circumstances of his death but offered condolences to his relatives.
21 Feb 2017 9:39 AM
UN envoy questions US engagement on Syria
Staffan de Mistura said the new administration was still trying to work out its priorities on the conflict.
19 Feb 2017 9:39 PM
Islamic State recruiting from Af-Pak border: United Nations
It noted that that IS had around 2,000 to 3,500 fighters in Afghanistan but that no had not fallen significantly despite heavy losses.
10 Feb 2017 12:29 PM
UN ban on Azhar may increase Indian pressure on Pak: China
It comes just a day after China defended its decision to block the US' proposal in the UN for designating Azhar as a global terrorist.
09 Feb 2017 6:18 PM
China blocks US move to brand JeM chief terrorist
India has taken up the matter with China, and voiced its objection.
08 Feb 2017 2:44 AM
Iran allows US wrestling team in after travel ban suspended
Trump issued an executive order last week banning nationals from seven nations - including Iran.
05 Feb 2017 1:32 PM
Sold by ISIS to strangers, child reunites with family
While their reunion was full of joy, breaking the bond between Ayman and his adoptive parents brought new sorrow.
04 Feb 2017 4:39 AM
Hundreds likely killed in Myanmar crackdown on Rohingya: UN
The UN also said it had reports of three children aged six or younger being slaughtered with knives.
03 Feb 2017 5:51 PM
Trump's refugee ban sparks global chaos, retaliation
120-day ban also applies to Green Card holders.
29 Jan 2017 12:42 AM
Syria govt not helping needy: United Nations
One convoy delivered aid to 6,000 people in December, when the UN sought to help 930,250 people, Stephen O'Brien said.
27 Jan 2017 10:46 AM
JuD misquotes Saeed, blames China for terrorism in Pak
JuD official Ahmad Nadeem later rectified that "China" was accidentally mentioned in the statement.
23 Jan 2017 4:59 PM
‘America First’: A dark shadow for the world
Trump emphatically restated old themes, combining populism and nationalism, standard fare in his pre-election stump speeches.
23 Jan 2017 4:52 AM
AR Rahman’s sister goes global
Isshrath Quadhre makes her Hollywood debut as a composer with Lakes of Fire.
21 Jan 2017 1:49 AM
Why didn’t PM join the dots over Pak & China?
The PM’s principal formulation on China also appeared to be out of kilter.
21 Jan 2017 12:19 AM
UN pegs Indian economy to grow 7.7 per cent
Growth is projected to reach 7.7 per cent in 2017 and 7.6 per cent in 2018 .
18 Jan 2017 3:52 PM
Ecuador takes chair of UN group of 134 developing countries
President Rafael Correa told Friday's handover ceremony that the group will continue promoting 'social and economic equality.'
14 Jan 2017 11:48 AM
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