World
Greek couple offers a welcome haven to Syrian family
Fatima, 34, has two small children, Kharuan and Kaphin. Thanks to a Greek family she has found a new life after fleeing Syria and war.
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UNESCO experts take preliminary stock of destruction in World Heritage site of Palmyra
Destruction in World Heritage site of Palmyra (April 2016)
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Ban welcomes ‘change in strategy and mindset’ as UN adopts landmark resolutions on peacebuilding
The Security Council unanimously adopts resolution on the UN Peacebuilding Architecture. The General Assembly also adopted a substantively identical resolution, with the two resolutions providing renewed momentum for the focus on ‘sustaining peace’ within the UN system.
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BAKU: UN Global Forum ends with renewed commitment to create inclusive societies
A view of Baku, Azerbaijan.
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Syrian refugee carries Olympic flame through Athens
Ibrahim Al-Hussein carries the Olympic torch inside the Eleonas temporary accommodation site in Athens.
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BAKU: 'violent extremism an affront to UN principles,' Global Forum told in opening session
The 7th Global Forum of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) kicks off at the Baku Convention Centre in Azerbaijan on 26 April 2016.
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DR Congo: UN envoy expresses 'serious concern' over rising political tensions
UN peacekeepers in Kinshasa, capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
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Security Council strongly condemns firing of ballistic missile by DPR Korea
Security Council unanimously adopts resolution imposing additional sanctions on the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK).
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Security Council deplores maritime tragedy in the Mediterranean Sea
Tens of thousands of desperate people are attempting to cross the Mediterranean and reach Europe in dangerous boats like these in Libya.
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As UN concludes session on world drug problem, States reaffirm need to tackle the complex issue
Heroin seizures in Iran.
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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