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10th May, 2013
Cameron, Putin discuss Syria amid new push to end war
David Cameron arrived in the Black Sea resort of Sochi for talks on Syria with Vladimir Putin to find a way to end the two-year civil war.
David Cameron arrived in the Black Sea resort of Sochi for talks on Syria with Vladimir Putin to find a way to end the two-year civil war.
10th May, 2013
Syria will ‘respond immediately’ to any Israeli strike
Syria's retaliation will be immediate, strong and painful to any new Israeli attack, says Faisal Muqdad.
Syria's retaliation will be immediate, strong and painful to any new Israeli attack, says Faisal Muqdad.
3rd May, 2013
UN report wants moratorium on killer robots
Killer robots that can attack targets without any human input ''should not have the power of life and death'': Report
Killer robots that can attack targets without any human input ''should not have the power of life and death'': Report
24th April, 2013
Sharp rise in civilian casualties in Afghanistan: UN
Civilian casualties in Afghanistan rose by almost 30 per cent in the first three months of 2013, a UN envoy has said.
Civilian casualties in Afghanistan rose by almost 30 per cent in the first three months of 2013, a UN envoy has said.
4th April, 2013
UN’s Ban says ‘deeply concerned’ by North Korea tensions
Speaking on a visit to Monaco, UN chief Ban Ki-moon said Thursday he was “deeply concerned” by rising tensions on the Korean peninsula.
Speaking on a visit to Monaco, UN chief Ban Ki-moon said Thursday he was “deeply concerned” by rising tensions on the Korean peninsula.
22nd March, 2013
World Water Day: UN seeks to end toilet ‘taboo’
The initiative aims to reduce numbers of children under five who die daily from water-borne diseases, people without access to toilets.
The initiative aims to reduce numbers of children under five who die daily from water-borne diseases, people without access to toilets.
20th March, 2013
India toughens stand on Sri Lanka war crimes probe
US are drafting a resolution against Sri Lanka at the UNHCR in Geneva which is expected to be voted on Thursday and is bound to anger Colombo.
US are drafting a resolution against Sri Lanka at the UNHCR in Geneva which is expected to be voted on Thursday and is bound to anger Colombo.
11th March, 2013
In Syria, deadly diseases add to people’s miseries
Aleppo's hospitals, overflowing with war victims, are also dealing with patients suffering from 'Aleppo boil' - a deadly disease spread in the chaotic conditions of war.
Aleppo's hospitals, overflowing with war victims, are also dealing with patients suffering from 'Aleppo boil' - a deadly disease spread in the chaotic conditions of war.
25th February, 2013
UN Security Council has ‘failed’ Syria: rights chief
The United Nations Security Council has “failed” to bring an end to the spiralling conflict in Syria, the UN's human rights chief said
The United Nations Security Council has “failed” to bring an end to the spiralling conflict in Syria, the UN's human rights chief said
12th February, 2013
Triumphant Syria rebels seize military airbase
In the process, the rebels seized for the first time a fleet of deployable warplanes including MiG fighter jets, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights.
In the process, the rebels seized for the first time a fleet of deployable warplanes including MiG fighter jets, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights.
7th February, 2013
Half of all Afghans paid bribes in 2012: UN report
More than 11 years after a US-led invasion, Afghanistan still ranks among the most corrupt nations on earth.
More than 11 years after a US-led invasion, Afghanistan still ranks among the most corrupt nations on earth.
30th January, 2013
Following Syria massacre, UN envoy urges Security Council to act
As an international donors conference opened up in Syria, the discovery of at least 78 slaughtered men was blamed by the rebels and Assad regime on each other.
As an international donors conference opened up in Syria, the discovery of at least 78 slaughtered men was blamed by the rebels and Assad regime on each other.
30th January, 2013
Israel to give Palestinians $100 million in withheld funds
Israel has previously frozen payments to the PA during times of heightened security and diplomatic tensions, provoking strong international criticism.
Israel has previously frozen payments to the PA during times of heightened security and diplomatic tensions, provoking strong international criticism.
29th January, 2013
North Korea threatens ‘merciless’ retaliation on South
In response to heightened tensions and the north's plans to conduct a nuclear test 'any time', South Korea has set up a special task force to monitor the situation.
In response to heightened tensions and the north's plans to conduct a nuclear test 'any time', South Korea has set up a special task force to monitor the situation.
25th January, 2013
Record number: 6,400 Syrians flee to Jordan in 24 hours
UN says record number of refugees flee Syria as air force launches new raids, following violence that killed at least 98 people across the country on Thursday.
UN says record number of refugees flee Syria as air force launches new raids, following violence that killed at least 98 people across the country on Thursday.
24th January, 2013
UN to probe legality of drone strikes in Pakistan, other countries
Around 20 to 30 strikes in Pakistan, Yemen and Afghanistan will be studied to determine the level of civilians casualties and the identity of the targeted militants.
Around 20 to 30 strikes in Pakistan, Yemen and Afghanistan will be studied to determine the level of civilians casualties and the identity of the targeted militants.
23rd January, 2013
New UN sanctions spark North Korean fury
The Security Council added North Korea's state space agency, a bank, four trading companies and four individuals to the UN sanctions list, and threatened “significant action” if the North stages a nuclear test.
The Security Council added North Korea's state space agency, a bank, four trading companies and four individuals to the UN sanctions list, and threatened “significant action” if the North stages a nuclear test.
3rd January, 2013
Google’s Executive Chairman to visit North Korea
North Korea is in the midst of what leader Kim Jong Un called a modern-day "industrial revolution" in a New Year's Day speech.
North Korea is in the midst of what leader Kim Jong Un called a modern-day "industrial revolution" in a New Year's Day speech.
31st December, 2012
UN chief condemns ‘escalating’ violence in Pakistan
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon said he was “appalled by the escalating terrorist violence in Pakistan,”after 19 Shia pilgrims died in a car bomb and 21 kidnapped soldiers were killed.
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon said he was “appalled by the escalating terrorist violence in Pakistan,”after 19 Shia pilgrims died in a car bomb and 21 kidnapped soldiers were killed.
24th December, 2012
Syria jets kill tens as international envoy visits
The attack coincided with the start of a two-day visit by Lakhdar Brahimi, who represents the UN and the Arab League, to meet with top Syrian officials.
The attack coincided with the start of a two-day visit by Lakhdar Brahimi, who represents the UN and the Arab League, to meet with top Syrian officials.
