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UN envoy wants Libya election by June after Libyans decide format
Middle East

UN envoy wants Libya election by June after Libyans decide format

PALERMO, Italy (Reuters) – The UN envoy for Libya hopes another attempt to hold an election will take place by…
Myanmar prepares for first Rohingya returnees, but UN warns against rushing
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Myanmar prepares for first Rohingya returnees, but UN warns against rushing

YANGON/COX’S BAZAR, Bangladesh (Reuters) – Myanmar officials said on Sunday the country was ready to receive more than 2,000 Rohingya…
Pneumonia to kill nearly 11 mn children by 2030, study warns
Health & Fitness

Pneumonia to kill nearly 11 mn children by 2030, study warns

Pneumonia will kill nearly 11 million children under five by 2030, experts warned Monday on a global day aimed at…
More than 200 mass graves of Islamic State victims found in Iraq: UN report
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More than 200 mass graves of Islamic State victims found in Iraq: UN report

  BAGHDAD (Reuters) – More than 200 mass graves have been uncovered in Iraq in areas formerly controlled by Islamic…
Syria FM to UN envoy – Constitution is ‘sovereign matter’
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Syria FM to UN envoy – Constitution is ‘sovereign matter’

  BEIRUT (Reuters) – Syrian Foreign Minister Walid al-Moualem told UN envoy Staffan de Mistura that the constitution was a…
UN warns half Yemen’s people could soon be on brink of famine
Middle East

UN warns half Yemen’s people could soon be on brink of famine

  UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) – The United Nations aid chief sounded the alarm at the Security Council on Tuesday that…
Netanyahu says West Bank Bedouin village eviction delay not indefinite
Middle East

Netanyahu says West Bank Bedouin village eviction delay not indefinite

JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday his decision to delay the demolition of a Bedouin…
UN official: Syria has withdrawn controversial property law
Middle East

UN official: Syria has withdrawn controversial property law

  GENEVA (AP) — A UN humanitarian aid official said Thursday that Syria’s government has withdrawn a controversial law that…
UN Syria envoy to try to move on constitution before leaving
Middle East

UN Syria envoy to try to move on constitution before leaving

  UNITED NATIONS (AP) — UN special envoy Staffan de Mistura said Wednesday that he will make a final effort…
UN says cyclone hitting Yemen leaving ‘extensive damage’
Middle East

UN says cyclone hitting Yemen leaving ‘extensive damage’

  CAIRO (AP) — The United Nations says strong winds and heavy rain from cyclone Luban have injured 33 people…
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