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Eastern Aleppo may be ‘totally destroyed’ by end of year, warns UN envoy
Most Syrians left in Aleppo are too poor to leave and live in the carcasses of apartment blocks.
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“Hell on earth”: MEPs debate Aleppo and role of Russia in Syria conflict
The old city of Homs in Syria has been destroyed by years of conflict
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Portugal's António Guterres emerges as favourite for next UN Secretary-General
António Guterres, former UN High Commissioner for Refugees, addresses Member States regarding his candidacy for Secretary-General.
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UN chief urges European Parliament to approve process on Paris Agreement ratification
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon addresses a session of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France.
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Nearly 385 million children living in extreme poverty, says joint World Bank Group – UNICEF study
Children collect garbage in Lahore. State of Punjab.
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As Colombian voters reject peace deal, Ban pledges UN support as country seeks way forward
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon addresses attendees at the signing of the Colombia Peace Agreements, in Cartagena.
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On World Habitat Day, UN calls for putting adequate housing at centre of urban policy
Pedestrian waits to cross in Mumbai, India.
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UNHCR, African host countries agree on final steps to resolve Rwandan refugee situation
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, and delegations from African countries as well as the African Union, agreed on final steps to end the protracted Rwandan refugee situation after seven years of negotiations, on September 30.
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On Non-Violence Day, Ban highlights link between peace and nature
UN Postal Administration unveils the commemorative stamp of M.S. Subbulakshmi, Indian music legend on the 50th anniversary of her performance at the UN in 1966, during an event on the International Day of Non-Violence at the UN Headquarters on 2 October 2016. The first copy is presented to musician Sudha Raghunathan (left).
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Refugee and migrant crisis in focus at OSCE Parliamentary Assembly Autumn Meeting in Skopje
The refugee and migrant crisis and the potential of the OSCE and its parliamentarians to help mitigate the situation were the focus of debate on 2 October during the final session of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly’s Autumn Meeting.
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Human Rights
Fostering a More Humane World: The 28th Eurasian Economic Summi
Conscience, Hope, and Action: Keys to Global Peace and Sustainability
Ringing FOWPAL’s Peace Bell for the World:Nobel Peace Prize Laureates’ Visions and Actions
Protecting the World’s Cultural Diversity for a Sustainable Future
Puppet Show I International Friendship Day 2020