Month: January 2021

WHO warns of COVID-19 ‘tipping point’ as cases rise across Europe‎

The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned of a “tipping point” in the fight against COVID-19, amid surging cases in…

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Top UN officials saddened at mob violence during US Capitol breach; Bachelet decries ‎‎’incitement’ by political leaders

Top UN officials, including the Secretary-General and the President of the General Assembly, have expressed sadness over the violence that…

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WHO chief begins 2021 with plea for ‘less politicking’ over health

In a race to “save lives, livelihoods and end this pandemic”, the head of the UN health agency said on…

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World Bank expects global economy to expand by 4% in 2021‎

The World Bank Group on Tuesday issued a guarded growth forecast for the global economy this year, saying that a four per cent overall…

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World Braille Day highlights importance of accessible information

The United Nations is commemorating World Braille Day on Monday, highlighting the importance of the universal tactile communication system for the…

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UN Special Rapporteur: US Assassination of Gen. Soleimani A Nail in Coffin of Int’l Law

A top UN human rights investigator described the US assassination of Iran’s top commander Lt. General Qassem Soleimani as “unlawful”…

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Make 2021 ‘safer, healthier world for children’, UNICEF chief urges

The UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said on Thursday that more than 371,500 children would be born on the first day…

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General Assembly approves $3.2 billion UN budget for 2021‎

United Nations Member States, on Thursday, approved $3.231 billion to fund the global Organization’s regular budget for 2021. The General…

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