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UN expert urges a different approach to resolve the crisis in Myanmar
Jakarta (AP) — An independent expert working with the United Nations on the issue of human rights in Myanmar urged the international community on...
Modi calls for ‘one earth, one family, one future’ at U.N. yoga event
United Nations (Reuters) - Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi led a celebration of International Yoga Day at the United Nations in New York on...
Head of UN agency for Palestinian refugees warns of service cuts without more funding
Beirut (AP) — The head of the U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees said Tuesday that without a new injection of funding, it is “likely...
Taliban treatment of women could be ‘gender apartheid’ – UN expert
Geneva (Reuters) - A U.N. expert said on Monday that the treatment of Afghan women and girls by the Taliban could amount to "gender...
UN chief urges Israel to halt, reverse settlement decisions
United Nations (Reuters) - U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday urged Israel to halt and reverse what he described as troubling and alarming decisions on settlement...