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More Than 8,000 Afghan Killed in Violence in 2018

The UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) says at least 8,050 Afghan civilians were killed or wounded in the first nine months of 2018.

UN Warns on Cost of Climate-Linked Disasters

The economic cost of climate-related disasters hit $2.25 trillion over the last two decades, an increase of more than 150 percent compared to the previous 20 years, the UN said Wednesday.

Saudi-led strikes kill 86 in Hudaydah in 2 days

At least 86 Yemeni people have lost their lives in the latest wave of air raids conducted by Saudi warplanes on the port city of Hudaydah, a lifeline for millions of people.

Iran Calls for Action against US Threats

Iran’s UN ambassador calls on the world community to confront the threats the United States poses to global order by backtracking on its international obligations, launching trade wars and slapping sanctions on other nations.

Ivanka Incredible Candidate for UN

US President Donald Trump says his daughter Ivanka would be “incredible” as an ambassador to the United Nations if he appointed her to replace outgoing Ambassador Nikki Haley, but he would face accusations of nepotism.

Israel to Continue Strikes in Syria

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he has informed Russian officials that the Tel Aviv will continue to hit targets inside Syria, irrespective of Moscow’s decision to deliver advanced S-300 surface-to-air missile systems to the Damascus government.

UN Urging Investigation of Khashoggi disappearance

The United Nations human rights office voiced serious concern on Tuesday at the “apparent enforced disappearance” of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi from the Saudi consulate in Istanbul a week ago.

UN Ambassador Nikki Haley resigns

US President Donald Trump has accepted the resignation of UN Ambassador Nikki Haley.

UN Urges Investigation into Saudi Journo’s 'Murder’

The United Nations special rapporteur on freedom of opinion and expression calls for an investigation into the disappearance and alleged murder of a prominent Saudi journalist in Turkey.

Disabled Britons Rights Violated: Report

One in five people in Britain are suffering from a violation of their rights because they are disabled, according to the government-backed report.

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