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New York: The head of the UN Counter-Terrorism Office (UNOCT) has highlighted the importance of tolerance in combating the “corrosive spread” of violent extremism. more
Yemen: Amid major roadblocks, an ‘unprecedented’ response to an unprecedented tragedy

New York, Despite continuing challenges in Yemen, the United Nations and partners have provided a robust humanitarian response to the world’s largest humanitarian crisis, thanks to ...

Central African Republic crisis ‘breaks my heart’ says senior UN aid official

New York: The already serious humanitarian situation in Central African Republic (CAR) has worsened amid a spike in violence which threatens to overtake almost every area of the country, ...

Following airstrikes, UN chief warns against escalation over Syria

New York:  The United Nations Secretary-General has called on the international community to avoid actions which could escalate the crisis in Syria and deepen the suffering of its pe ...

United Nations terror list includes 139 Pakistan entries: Report

Islamabad: In a significant development, the United Nations Security Council’s consolidated list of terrorist individuals and entities has included 139 entries from Pakistan, includ ...

In Geneva, UN chief urges new push to free world from nuclear weapons

New York, Feb 27 (JEN): Warning that nuclear weapons pose catastrophic risks to human life and the environment, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Monday called o ...

‘Hell on earth’ in Syria’s eastern Ghouta must end – UN chief Guterres

New York, Feb 27 (JEN): Syria’s war-battered east Ghouta, the troubled Kasais region in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Northern Rakhine state in Myanmar, where violence h ...

UN's aim is to protect strong nations, says Balochistan leader

Geneva, Dec 12 (JEN): Unhappy with UN inaction over certain matters taking place in the recent past, exiled Baloch leader Brahumdagh Bugti slammed the organisation for its lack of help to ...

The ‘cycle of revenge’ in South Sudan will hurt everyone – UN envoy

New York, May 12(Just Earth News): Deteriorating security in parts of South Sudan coupled with increased displacement could worsen the humanitarian suffering in the country through outbreaks ...

FEATURE: Diplomacy of the conscience – The Holy See at the United Nations

New York, Feb 8 (Just Earth News): Ever since 1964, when it was informally accepted to the United Nations General Assembly, the Holy See has had a permanent seat at international discussions ...