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Saudi Arabia’s environmental successes are hailed at a UN gathering
Riyadh - Saudi Arabia attended the 18th session of the UN Forum on Forests in New York City from May 8–12 in representation of...
UN human rights body turns attention to Sudan’s conflict as warring generals fight for control
Geneva (AP) — The United Nations’ top human rights body is holding a one-day emergency session Thursday on Sudan to draw attention to the...
UN urges Afghanistan’s Taliban to end floggings, executions
Islamabad (AP) — A U.N. report on Monday strongly criticized the Taliban for carrying out public executions, lashings and stonings since seizing power in...
UN fails to raise enough money for Yemen oil tanker operation
Dubai (Reuters) - The United Nations on Thursday fell far short of raising the money it needs for an operation to salvage 1.1 million...
UN denounces Taliban intimidation, attacks on Afghan media
Islamabad (AP) — The Taliban’s intimidation, threats and attacks on Afghan journalists are unacceptable, the U.N. said Wednesday, as it expressed concern for the...