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United Nations finds mass graves in northern Mali

United Nations finds mass graves in northern Mali

The armed groups accused of abuses by the UN operate in areas where Mali's army and state is absent or has a very...

6 Aug 2017 12:26 PM IST

The communication is in line with the decision announced by President Donald Trump recently, which was one of his key electoral promises. (Photo: AP)

US sends formal communique to UN stating its withdrawal from Paris...

However, the United States has decided to continue to participate in international climate change negotiations and...

5 Aug 2017 8:31 AM IST

India and China have been locked in a prolonged standoff in the area in the Sikkim sector since June 16 after Chinese troops began constructing a road near the Bhutan trijunction. (Photo: Representational/PTI)

India a typical regional hegemon, controls Bhutan, Nepal: Chinese...

A Chinese state-run daily, Global Times said 'India has also interfered with the diplomacy of Nepal and other south...

16 Aug 2017 11:48 AM IST

In Douentza, MINUSMA said a group of attackers fired on a UN camp from an adjacent hill and Malian troops returned fire. (Photo: Representational/AP)

Gunmen attack UN base in Mali killing 7 people

The head of the UN peacekeeping mission in Mali, Mahamat Saleh Annadif, also called that incident a terrorist attack.

15 Aug 2017 11:07 AM IST

IAS officer Upma Chaudhary. (Photo: Twitter | @DrJitendraSingh)

IAS officer Upma Chaudhary nominated as member of UN body

Chaudhary, a 1983 batch officer, is at present posted as director of Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of...

11 Aug 2017 9:18 AM IST

Dev Patel to be honoured with Asia Society Game Changers Award at UN

The actor will be honoured for making a "transformative and positive" difference for the future of Asia and the world.

8 Aug 2017 2:09 PM IST

The United Nations Security Council in session (Photo: AP)

Not bound by United Nations treaty on prohibition of nuclear weapons:...

Over 120 countries in the United Nations voted to adopt the first-ever global treaty to ban nuclear weapons.

7 Aug 2017 4:32 PM IST

Pakistans Foreign Office Spokesman, Nafees Zakaria. (Photo: AP)

Pakistan warns India over Indus Water Treaty

Nafees Zakaria added that the issue has also been highlighted at the United Nations as well.

27 Nov 2016 3:11 AM IST

Amitabh Bachchan played an intense character in Pink.

Amitabh Bachchan feels honoured after Pink is invited for UN screening

There were reports of the film being used to promote Zero FIR law and to sensitise police forces towards women.

26 Nov 2016 10:42 AM IST

The application says beer brewing improves the well-being of Belgian people by stimulating the economy, promoting local products and strengthening social ties. (Photo: Representational Image/AP)

Belgium asks UN to add its beer to world tradition' list

The country is home to nearly 200 breweries making 1,500 different beers, according to the trade association Belgian...

26 Nov 2016 10:09 AM IST

Nikki Haley (Photo: AP)

Nikki Haley's kin celebrate in Punjab

Villagers plan prayers at Golden Temple for her success.

25 Nov 2016 1:28 AM IST

Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) leader and 26/11 Mumbai terror attack mastermind Hafiz Saeed. (Photo: file)

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 IST