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WHO: 3.7 million lives could be saved by 2025 if health services ramp up nutrition actions
If governments boost their focus on healthier eating, 3.7 million deaths could be prevented by the year 2025, according to the…
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Peacekeeping expectations ‘far outstrip resources’: UN chief
“Expectations for peacekeeping have so far outstripped its resources,” UN Secretary-General António Guterres told Heads of State and Government on Tuesday, as…
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UNSC strongly condemns Ahvaz terror attack
The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) in a statement strongly condemned the recent terrorist attack in southwestern Iran. At least 25 people…
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UN chief condemns terrorist attack in Iran
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres condemned the terrorist attack on Saturday in Iran’s southwestern city of Ahvaz which reportedly left dozens dead…
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UNICEF appeals for end to ‘war on children’ in Syria and Yemen
Attacks against children caught in the conflicts in Syria and Yemen must stop, the UN children’s agency, UNICEF, appealed on Monday.…
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Ahead of World Day against human trafficking, UN expert stresses States’ obligation to stop ‘gross human rights violations’
Ahead of the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons on Monday, the UN human rights expert on the issue has emphasized that both…
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Caspian littoral states agree to start neighborhood watch for the environment
Littoral countries to the Caspian Sea have made a groundbreaking commitment to evaluate the likely impact that development projects will…
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UN condemns massive vehicle bomb attack in Kabul that leaves scores dead and wounded
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres, the Security Council and the UN in Afghanistan have strongly condemned Saturday’s massive vehicle bomb attack on…
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UN condemns twin suicide attacks in Baghdad
Strongly condemning two terrorist attacks in the Iraqi capital, Baghdad, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has underscored the Organization’s support for the…
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Taking on environmental health risks, UN agencies aim to protect ‘foundations for life’ on Earth
Two United Nations agencies are teaming up in a major new initiative taking on the herculean task of combatting environmental…
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