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Russia stops UN blacklisting of Libya militia, leader
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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…
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