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Russia stops UN blacklisting of Libya militia, leader
Middle East
November 21, 2020
Russia stops UN blacklisting of Libya militia, leader
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Russia on Friday stopped a UN Security Council committee from blacklisting a Libyan militia group and…
In multiple countries, alarm over hunger crisis rings louder
Middle East
November 21, 2020
In multiple countries, alarm over hunger crisis rings louder
ABS, Yemen (AP) — The twin baby boys lay on a bed of woven palm leaves in a remote camp…
Warning of famine, UN releases $100M to seven countries
World
November 18, 2020
Warning of famine, UN releases $100M to seven countries
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — The United Nations humanitarian office is releasing $100 million in emergency funding to seven countries at…
Full-scale humanitarian crisis unfolding in Ethiopia: UN refugee agency
World
November 17, 2020
Full-scale humanitarian crisis unfolding in Ethiopia: UN refugee agency
GENEVA (Reuters) – A “full-scale humanitarian crisis” is unfolding in Ethiopia, the United Nations refugee agency said on Tuesday, with…
UN-led Libya talks set December 2021 date for elections
Middle East
November 14, 2020
UN-led Libya talks set December 2021 date for elections
GAMMARTH, Tunisia (AP) — Libya’s warring sides have agreed to hold nationwide elections in December next year, the top UN.…
Sudan says deal with US blocks further compensation claims
Middle East
November 1, 2020
Sudan says deal with US blocks further compensation claims
CAIRO (AP) — Sudan says it has signed an agreement with the US that could effectively stop any future compensation…
Mashat: Egypt tops region’s chart in implementing UN Sustainable Development Goals
Business
October 28, 2020
Mashat: Egypt tops region’s chart in implementing UN Sustainable Development Goals
The Egyptian Minister of International Cooperation, Rania al-Mashat, said on Tuesday that Egypt outscored all other Arab countries by 50…
The Latest: India capital has its worst 1-day virus caseload
World
October 28, 2020
The Latest: India capital has its worst 1-day virus caseload
NEW DELHI — India’s tally of confirmed coronavirus cases is moving closer to 8 million, with 43,893 new cases reported…
Warring Libya rivals sign truce but tough political talks ahead
Middle East
October 24, 2020
Warring Libya rivals sign truce but tough political talks ahead
GENEVA/TRIPOLI (Reuters) – Libya’s warring factions signed a permanent ceasefire agreement on Friday, but any lasting end to years of…
UN arms embargoes on Iran expire despite US objections
Middle East
October 18, 2020
UN arms embargoes on Iran expire despite US objections
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — A decade-long U.N. arms embargo on Iran that barred it from purchasing foreign weapons like tanks…