UN News
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UN reports, 669 children killed, 39 maimed in MyanmarThe United Nations has said some 669 children were reported killed, 39 maimed in Myanmar and a large majority of...
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New border crossings open in divided CyprusCypriot officials opened two new border crossings Monday for the first time in eight years, the latest push for peace...
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Micro-merchants transact $18b a year: studyAbout 20 lakh people are involved in micro-merchant retail trade in Bangladesh, transacting more than $18.42 billion a year, according...
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UN report spotlights government inaction on climateDiplomats gathering in South Korea Monday will find themselves in the awkward position of vetting and validating amajor UN scientific...
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Resolve Rohingya crisis from its root, says PM placing 3 proposalsPrime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday placed three recommendations, including abolishing discriminatory laws, policies and practices by Myanmar against Rohingyas,...
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As Trump arrives at UN, world leaders honor MandelaWorld leaders kicked off their annual gathering at the United Nations on Monday by honoring a global icon of peace...
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New Zealand PM brings baby to UN assemblyNew Zealand’s prime minister, who shot to international fame for giving birth while in office, turned heads Monday by bringing...
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World leaders gather at UN under threat from unilateralismWith rising unilateralism challenging its very existence, the United Nations convenes its annual meeting of world leaders Monday and will...
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UN: Excessive drinking killed over 3 million people in 2016Drinking too much alcohol killed more than 3 million people in 2016, mostly men, the World Health Organization said.The U.N....
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Abe to head New York on Sunday for UN assembly, talks with TrumpPrime Minister Shinzo Abe will make a five-day visit to New York from Sunday, during which he will attend the...
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Quader says BNP belittling nation ‘complaining’ to UNAwami League general secretary Obaidul Quader on Saturday said the opposition BNP is disparaging the country by making complaints to...
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UN urges Facebook to 'proactively' fight hate speechThe UN human rights chief urged Facebook on Wednesday to more proactively address hate speech but warned against excessive regulation,...
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Activists urge killer robot ban 'before it is too late'Countries should quickly agree a treaty banning the use of so-called killer robots “before it is too late“, activists said...
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2.3m people have fled Venezuela: UNUN spokesman Stephane Dujarric told reporters that those fleeing - about 7 per cent of Venezuela's 32.8 million people -...
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Will launch new strategy to increase work with youths: UN chiefUN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has said the United Nations is strongly committed to listening to the voices of young people...
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Russia must rein in torture, prosecute prison guards: UNRussia must halt frequent torture of detainees and prosecute perpetrators, including prison guards caught on video beating an inmate that...
