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Israeli settlements remain ‘flagrant violation’ of international law, UN envoy tells Security Council

Regardless of any national policy declarations, Israeli settlement activities are “a flagrant violation under international law”, the UN Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process spelled out to the Security Council on Wednesday.

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Iconic landmarks around the world turn blue in symbolic stand for child rights on World Children’s Day

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On 19 November 2019 in Paris, France, the Panthéon turned blue in honor of...

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Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share via Email Print this page Comments South & Central Asia Taliban Releases Two Western Hostages in Prisoner Exchange

The Taliban has released two long-time Western captives Tuesday, fulfilling its side of a prisoner exchange that involves the release of three of its high-ranking commanders.

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US$1.35 billion needed to help Venezuelan refugees and migrants and host countries

UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, and IOM, the International Organization for Migration was launched a US$1.35 billion regional plan to respond to the increasing humanitarian needs of Venezuelan refugees and migrants in Latin America and the Caribbean and...

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