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West blocks Syria aid resolution after Russia, China veto rival plan
Dec 21, 2019 09:12The Western countries have blocked a UN Security Council resolution sponsored by Russia and China on cross-border aid deliveries to Syria, after the pair vetoed a rival motion.
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US report on Khashoggi murder must reveal individuals involved: UN official
Dec 21, 2019 09:03The United Nations Special Rapporteur on Extrajudicial Executions, Agnes Callamard, says a US intelligence report on the murder of Saudi dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi must reveal the individuals involved in the killing.
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UN reiterates that it can't verify US allegations against Iran in Aramco attacks
Dec 20, 2019 13:09The UN Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs Rosemary DiCarlo has reiterated earlier remarks by the UN General Secretary that the body cannot verify US claims blaming Iran for attacks on Saudi Arabia's Aramco oil facilities.
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US illegal sanctions on Iran aimed at collectively punishing ordinary people: UN ambassador
Dec 20, 2019 07:52Iran's ambassador to the United Nations has severely censured the United States’ illegal sanctions against ordinary people as well as different sectors of the Iranian economy, including oil and banking, arguing that the measures are negatively affecting the daily lives of millions of Iranians.
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UN hails 'decisive shift' in refugee assistance at global meet
Dec 19, 2019 13:23The UN has hailed a "decisive shift" in the approach to helping surging numbers of displaced people, after a summit ended with billions in donations and concrete promises to simplify refugee integration.
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Iran condemns 'biased, politically-motivated' UN rights resolution
Dec 19, 2019 12:01The Iranian Foreign Ministry unequivocally denounces a resolution passed at the United Nations General Assembly, which has found fault with the human rights situation in Iran.
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Erdogan slams certain Islamic ‘platforms’ for inaction over Muslim woes
Dec 19, 2019 08:06Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has criticized certain Islamic organizations for their failure to take action in dealing with the challenges facing Muslims.
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Sino-Russian-proposed UN resolution on North Korea ‘best plan’ at current time
Dec 19, 2019 05:11China says its joint proposal with Russia to the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) aimed at diffusing tensions between North Korea and the United States is “the best plan,” repeating its call on the world body to remove some sanctions on the North in order to break the deadlock between Pyongyang and Washington.
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UN General Assembly calls on US to lift restrictions on Iranian diplomats
Dec 19, 2019 03:42The United Nations General Assembly has in a resolution called on the US, the host of its headquarters, to lift restrictions on Iranian diplomats.
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China hopes UN will reach consensus on North Korea ahead of meeting
Dec 17, 2019 07:58China says it hopes the United Nations Security Council will adopt a draft resolution on easing sanctions on North Korea.