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Kofi Annan, the former UN Secretary General

Kofi Annan: Remarkable achievements of former UN general secretary that you need to know

Kofi Annan was the recipient of Nobel peace prize 2001 for his contributions to humanitarian work.

Aug 19, 2018

Former UN chief, Nobel laureate Kofi Annan passes away at age 80

The former UN Secretary-General and Nobel Peace Prize passed away in Geneva, Switzerland after a short illness.

Aug 18, 2018

Former Chilean President Michelle Bachelet nominated to be UN human rights chief

Michelle Bachelet, who completed a second term as Chile's President in March, had personally experienced human rights violations during the military dictatorship of Augusto Pinochet.

Aug 9, 2018

Extremists burn down 12 schools in Pakistan's Gilgit-Baltistan; locals hold rallies against attack

In some cases, militants threw books on streets and set them ablaze. At least half of the institutions attacked were girls' schools.

Aug 4, 2018

India to back Mauritius on Chagos sovereignty claim at ICJ

The United Nations has requested for an advisory opinion on the Chagos archipelago which is situated in the Indian Ocean.

Aug 3, 2018

Peace in Yemen a possibility with warring factions due to meet in Geneva in September

The United Nations Yemen mediator announced plans to invite all warring factions for a meeting on September 6 in Geneva as the UN looks to end the three-year war in Yemen.

Aug 3, 2018

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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

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United Nations

Kofi Annan: Remarkable achievements of former UN general secretary that you need to know

Former UN chief, Nobel laureate Kofi Annan passes away at age 80

Former Chilean President Michelle Bachelet nominated to be UN human rights chief

Extremists burn down 12 schools in Pakistan's Gilgit-Baltistan; locals hold rallies against attack

India to back Mauritius on Chagos sovereignty claim at ICJ

Peace in Yemen a possibility with warring factions due to meet in Geneva in September

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?

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

Deepika Padukone is a sight to behold in velvet gown; attends Academy Museum Gala with Selena Gomez, Dua Lip [see pics]

Is exhibiting cleavage mandatory? Malaika Arora opts for low neck sleeveless outfit at event in Vrindavan, leaves netizens furious