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In surprise move, Somalia asks U.N. to end political mission
Somalia's government has requested the termination of a U.N. political mission that has advised it on peace-building, security reforms...
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UN official says it could take 14 years to clear debris in Gaza
The vast amount of rubble including unexploded ordnance left by Israel's devastating war in the Gaza Strip could take...
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Venezuela’s Maduro says he is open to receiving UN rights envoy
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said on Tuesday he is willing to receive an envoy from the United Nations' human...
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US, Russia set for a showdown at UN over nuclear weapons in space
The United States and Russia are set to face off over nuclear weapons in space on Wednesday at the...
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UNRWA chief warns man-made famine tightening grip across Gaza
A man-made famine is "tightening its grip" across the Gaza Strip, the head of the United Nations Palestinian refugee...
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UN official praises Cypriot youth’s role in environmental concerns
The Mission of Good Services helped young people from both communities in Cyprus come together around common concerns about...
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UN raises over $600 mln to boost aid to Ethiopia
The United Nations on Tuesday received financial pledges for about two-thirds of the $1 billion it was seeking to...
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UN says it still faces obstacles in bid to fend off famine in Gaza
The United Nations is still struggling to prevent famine in the Gaza Strip and while there had been some...
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UN committee unable to agree on Palestinian bid for full membership
A United Nations Security Council committee considering an application by the Palestinian Authority to become a full U.N. member...
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US envoy to UN urges Russia, China not to ‘reward’ North Korea’s bad behaviour
The U.S. ambassador to the United Nations urged Russia and China on Tuesday to reverse course, and stop rewarding...
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Allies seeking new ways to enforce North Korea sanctions, U.S. envoy to UN says
Washington and allies are looking for new avenues to enforce Security Council sanctions against North Korea, U.S. Ambassador to...
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UN chief calls for maximum restraint after Iran’s attack on Israel
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Sunday warned members not to further escalate tensions with reprisals against Iran, while...
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Cyprus criticises Turkey over UN resolutions stance
Turkey pursues an à la carte approach to the resolutions of the United Nations Security Council, characterising them as...
