The UN Secretary-General appealed for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Ukraine on Monday, so that “serious political negotiations” can advance towards a peace agreement,...
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New York, Mar 28 (IPS) – The late-night reversal of a decision by Taliban authorities in Afghanistan to allow girls from grades 7 to...
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Only a tiny proportion of COVID-19 vaccines have been administered in developing countries, leading to a widening gap between rich and poor, says the...
NEW YORK, Mar 28 (IPS) – It is hard to describe the excruciatingly painful destruction Putin is inflicting on Ukraine. However, whereas NATO should...
With the help of an innovative mobile phone service, UN agencies are working with the Government of Rajasthan, India, to combat child marriage. Read...
Recent escalation of the conflict in Yemen drew strong condemnation from Secretary-General António Guterres on Saturday. Read the full story, “UN chief condemns attacks...
Noting that climate disruption, biodiversity loss and pollution threaten lives, jobs and health the world over, the UN chief said on Saturday that it...

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