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An election worker hangs a banner outside a classroom at a school in Phnom Penh

Cambodia prepares for election marred by criticism

The sixth election in the history of Cambodia is set to begin on Sunday and preparations are on in full swing despite the UN and US threatening sanctions over the unfair elections after the main opposition party was dissolved last year.

Jul 28, 2018

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Centre says it will address air safety concerns raised by US aviation authority

International Civil Aviation Organization, a United Nations body, gave India a low air safety score after an audit programme.

Jul 23, 2018

France joins hands with Russia; sends 50 tonnes of medical aid to Assad's Syria

It has been stated that this would be the first time a Western country has delivered aid to government-controlled areas with the help of Russia.

Jul 21, 2018

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UN partners with Google, adopts high-tech approach to map environmental impact

The United Nations Environmental Programme announced a new partnership with Google to use cloud computing and mapping to track the impacts of human activity on global ecosystems.

Jul 17, 2018

About 1,400 people died while attempting to cross the Mediterranean in 2018, says a UN report

The International Organisation for Migration recorded 1,083 from Libya to Italy, the most amongst all routes from the middle east to Europe.

Jul 15, 2018

Global migration to get smoother after historic agreement on UN compact

In a historic move, the UN has agreed on it first ever global compact for migration. All countries part of the United Nations, except the US, have agreed for smoother pathways for legal migrants while cracking down on illegal immigrants and human traffickers.

Jul 14, 2018

Afghan forces 'kill civilians' in ground raid and air strike

Afghan forces killed at least six civilians in ground and air operations on Thursday in eastern Nangarhar province, which has witnessed heavy fighting in the last two weeks.

Jul 13, 2018

UN panel on digital cooperation to discuss cyberwarfare, privacy invasion

Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has set up a 20-member panel on digital cooperation to be headed by Jack Ma and Melinda Gates. Indian diplomat Amandeep Gill appointed as the executive director.

Jul 13, 2018

Human rights groups challenge China; ask UN to interfere in Qin Yongmi case

The activist was found guilty of subversion of state power and handed a 13-year prison sentence. Human Rights Watch has asked the UN to intervene to ensure that Yongmin is treated fairly.

Jul 13, 2018

Atul Khare speaks during a news conference in Jakarta

Atul Khare, highest-ranking Indian at UN, gets more responsibilities

Atul Khare will take over the newly-created Department of Operational Services that was created as part of a process to streamline operations at the United Nations under Secretary-General Antonio Guterres.

Jul 7, 2018

United Nations peacekeeping budget down by $610 mn

Budget cuts follow ending of missions in Haiti and Liberia. The move is expected to save India $940,000 since the country contributes 0.1474 percent of the total budget.

Jul 7, 2018

Kashmir's pellet victims stage protest in Srinagar

On Eid, Kashmir's half-blind pellet victims cry for help

The United Nations has called for an immediate end to the use of pellet guns in the valley that killed 17 and injured more than 6,000 people.

Jun 14, 2018

World Oceans Day 2018: Quotes, messages to share with loved ones

World Oceans Day is celebrated worldwide on June 8 to honour, protect, and conserve the world's oceans.

Jun 8, 2018

Where Does UN Peacekeeping Budget Come From?

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May 29, 2018

Happiest Countries In The World

The World Happiness Report is a landmark survey of the state of global happiness. The report is compiled by look at six key variables: income, healthy life expectancy, social support, freedom, trust and generosity. and amp;nbsp;Credits : and amp;nbsp;Picture and amp;Footage : VideoblocksMusic: New Dawn Audioblocks

May 24, 2018

India fastest growing economy at 7.4% in 2018: IMF

The IMF's Asia and Pacific Regional Economic Outlook report said that India was recovering from the effects of demonetisation and Goods and Services Tax.

May 9, 2018

UN Ambassador Nikki Haley announces US' withdrawal of UNHRC membership

UN Ambassador Nikki Haley says Israel gets bullied by UN agencies

United States Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley addressed a crowd at the 2018 AIPAC Conference. In her speech, Haley said Israel gets bullied at the U.N. and gets bullied by several U.N. agencies.

Mar 7, 2018

International Women's Day 2018: When and why is it celebrated and what is the theme this year

Ever since its inception in 1909, the International Women's Day is celebrated to underscore women empowerment, equal rights, and gender equality.

Mar 6, 2018

Congolese refugees march out of camp in protest at food cuts

Around 2,000 people from the 17,000-stong Karongi camp in Western Rwanda marched out of the camp on February 20 to protest reduced food rations at their camp.

Feb 22, 2018

Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas calls for International Mideast peace conference

We call for the convening of an international peace conference by mid 2018 based on international law and the relevant U.N. resolutions with broad international participation and including the two concerned parties and the regional and international stakeholders, Mahmoud Abbas said at the United Nations on Feb. 20, 2018.

Feb 21, 2018

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United Nations

Cambodia prepares for election marred by criticism

Centre says it will address air safety concerns raised by US aviation authority

France joins hands with Russia; sends 50 tonnes of medical aid to Assad's Syria

UN partners with Google, adopts high-tech approach to map environmental impact

About 1,400 people died while attempting to cross the Mediterranean in 2018, says a UN report

Global migration to get smoother after historic agreement on UN compact

Afghan forces 'kill civilians' in ground raid and air strike

UN panel on digital cooperation to discuss cyberwarfare, privacy invasion

Human rights groups challenge China; ask UN to interfere in Qin Yongmi case

Atul Khare, highest-ranking Indian at UN, gets more responsibilities

United Nations peacekeeping budget down by $610 mn

On Eid, Kashmir's half-blind pellet victims cry for help

World Oceans Day 2018: Quotes, messages to share with loved ones

Where Does UN Peacekeeping Budget Come From?

Happiest Countries In The World

India fastest growing economy at 7.4% in 2018: IMF

UN Ambassador Nikki Haley says Israel gets bullied by UN agencies

International Women's Day 2018: When and why is it celebrated and what is the theme this year

Congolese refugees march out of camp in protest at food cuts

Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas calls for International Mideast peace conference

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

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