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UN calls for probe into migrants' killing in Libya
The UN has called for an investigation into the killing of 30 migrants in western Libya.
UN launches global initiative to combat COVID-19 misinformation
The UN on Thursday launched an initiative called "Verified" to counter COVID-19 misinformation by increasing the volume and reach of trusted, accurate...
'Human development on course to decline after 30 yrs'
Declines in fundamental areas of human development are being felt across most countries, rich and poor, in every region, according to a UNDP...
Israel must abandon annexation threat, says U.N. Middle East envoy
Mladenov urged the 15-member council to back a push by U.N. chief Antonio Guterres against unilateral steps that would hinder diplomatic efforts to...
COVID-19: UN calls for international help in Africa
African countries should also have quick, equal and affordable access to any eventual vaccine and treatment, that must be considered global public...
Swamy asks for source after UN official criticises his Muslim...
Strikingly, while he called the minorities' experience in Afghanistan, Pakistan and Bangladesh "alleged persecution", his statement was silent on the...
UN chief warns of vulnerability of LGBTI community during virus...
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has warned of the increasing vulnerability of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people during...
COVID-19 shows UN's crucial role, says next General Assembly prez
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the "crucial role" of the United Nations and its agencies, said Volkan Bozkir, who is slated to lead the...