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68,000 Iraqis displaced in Mosul offensive: UN

A million-plus civilians were thought to still live inside Mosul, before the operation was launched.

22 Nov 2016 4:38 PM IST

$WHO noted that some health services in the devastated area are still available through small clinics\, but that trauma care, major surgeries and other responses to serious conditions have stopped. (Photo: AP)$ World

No more working hospitals in eastern Aleppo: UN

Health facilities have repeatedly been targeted during Syria's brutal civil war.

21 Nov 2016 4:41 PM IST

The report comes shortly after Trump signed an order imposing an indefinite travel ban on Syrian refugees and a temporary curb on people from six other countries, Iran, Iraq, Libya, Sudan, Yemen and Somalia from entering the US for at least 90 days. (Photo: Representational Image)

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Syrian refugees head to Italy 'pronto', avoid risky sea journey

Nearly 700 Syrian refugees have been granted one-year humanitarian visas to begin their asylum process in Italy.

19 March 2017 5:34 PM IST

This image shows the launch of the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) missile during a test. (Photo: AFP)

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South Koreans protest against US missile defence system

Residents of Seongju county -- where the system will be deployed -- say it poses health and environmental hazards.

18 March 2017 3:48 PM IST

UN official Rima Khalaf announced her resignation on Friday, saying the secretary general had asked her to withdraw a report in which she accused Israel of being an apartheid state . (Photo: YouTube)

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UN official quits over Israel apartheid' report

Israel's UN envoy Danny Danon and Washington's ambassador to the world body, Nikki Haley, welcomed Khalaf's resignation.

18 March 2017 10:59 AM IST

Francois Delattre the UN ambassador from US ally France lamented Americas retreat and unilateralism. (Photo: AP)

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UN, affiliated agencies face affected by Trump budget cuts

America's contribution to UN peacekeeping costs would be capped at 25 percent.

17 March 2017 2:37 PM IST

international officials say Iran has quietly emerged as one of the most generous towards refugees. (Photo: Representational/AP)

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Iran generous towards refugees: UN

Trump's new visa ban will have a tough impact on the one million Iranians living and studying in the US.

16 March 2017 1:44 PM IST

Dozens of demonstrators march in and around the main terminal at Portland International Airport, Saturday. (Photo: AP)

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Trump's refugee ban sparks global chaos, retaliation

120-day ban also applies to Green Card holders.

29 Jan 2017 12:42 AM IST

Syrian President Bashar Assad. (Photo: AP)

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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 IST

India responded to Pakistan at the 34th session of United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC).

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India offers USD 500,000 to UN Peacebuilding Fund

India has been a member of the Peacebuilding Commission since its inception in December 2005 and has so far contributed...

1 July 2017 3:04 PM IST

More than 50 speakers shared their suggestions, perspectives and concerns over reform of the 15-nation UNSC during a General Assembly session here last week.

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Many UN members favour India's UNSC bid

Among the large number of nations supporting a permanent seat for India were two veto-wielding permanent members UK and...

13 Nov 2016 10:58 AM IST

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India pledges USD 10.95 mn for UN welfare activities

India is also processing contribution for the Voluntary Trust Fund on Contemporary Forms of Slavery and for the Victims...

12 Nov 2016 11:51 AM IST