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UN Backs India's Stand Over Observer Status For Global Solar Alliance
As world leaders gather for the climate change summit in Glasgow, a draft resolution introduced by India for granting the Observer Status to the International Solar Alliance has been adopted in a UN General Assembly committee.
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India "Disappointed" As China Blocks Move On Masood Azhar Again: 10 Facts
China, for the fourth time, blocked an initiative to tag Jaish-e Mohammad chief Masood Azhar as a "global terrorist" by the United Nations Security Council on Wednesday. The move by Beijing - which considers Pakistan an "all-weather ally" - came as the Security Council was to take up a resolution on the matter, days after the February 14 Jaish atta...
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US Fails At UN To Weaken Measure On Sexual Harassment
The United States failed on Monday to water down a UN resolution on combatting sexual harassment and violence against women despite backing from Russia, China, India, several Muslim countries and the Vatican.
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India, Over 100 Nations Vote At UN Against Donald Trump's Decision On Jerusalem
More than 100 countries including India defied US President Donald Trump on Thursday and voted in favour of a United Nations General Assembly resolution calling for the United States to drop its recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital.
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US Congressional Resolution Introduced Backing India's UN Security Council Bid
A resolution has been introduced in the US House of Representatives supporting India's bid for a permanent seat in the UN Security Council, with the lawmakers saying a permanent spot for the country on the Council would strengthen democracy around the world.
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Sri Lanka Wins Backing of 22 Nations Against UN Rights Probe
Sri Lanka has won the backing of 22 nations in its battle against the United Nation's war crimes probe into the country's human rights record during its brutal civil war.
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India Backs Anti-Israel Vote: Can't Support Violation of International Norms, Say Sources
India has voted in support of a United Nations Human Rights Council resolution to launch a probe into Israel's offensive on Gaza and made a strong statement against the "disproportionate use of force".
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Surprise support from Mamata Banerjee for government on Sri Lanka controversy
Mamata Banerjee, who quit the ruling coalition last year, has said she will back the government on whatever stand it takes at Geneva, where a resolution on alleged war crimes by Sri Lanka will be put to vote tomorrow.
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China's Xi Jinping hints at backing Sri Lanka against UN resolution
Newly-elected Chinese President Xi Jinping today offered his support in protecting Sri Lanka's national sovereignty, hinting at Beijing's backing to stave off a US-backed resolution against the country at UN Rights Council.
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Sri Lanka hopeful that India will back it at UN Human Rights Council
Despite facing severe opposition at home, Sri Lanka is hopeful that India will back the island nation against a US sponsored resolution at the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva.
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A day before Kasab's hanging, India voted against abolition of death penalty at UN
A record 110 countries backed a resolution voted every two years at a UN General Assembly committee calling for the abolition of the death penalty.
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Human Rights Council backs Internet freedom
The UN Human Rights Council (HRC) in Geneva has passed its first resolution on Internet freedom with a call for all states to support individuals' rights online as much as offline. Despite opposition on the issue from nations including China, Russia and India, states promoting the resolution hailed the support of dozens of countries ahead of its ad...
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India explains its stand on Sri Lanka resolution
After India voted against Sri Lanka today on the US-sponsored resolution at the United Nations Human Rights Council, it explained its position behind the move. In a statement issued by the Ministry of External Affairs, New Delhi said that despite it backing the resolution, it firmly believes that the onus for promoting and protecting human rights i...
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Russia, China justify veto as criticisms mount
As their UN Security Council veto on Syria invited bitter criticism, both Russia and China shot back today contending that the half-baked resolution would have only sent an "unbalanced signal" to the feuding parties rather than help resolve the crisis.
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India votes in favour of UN resolution to end violence in Syria
India has voted in favour of a United Nations resolution backing an Arab League peace plan that calls for ending the violence and a peaceful negotiated settlement in Syria. In the official statement, India opposes use of force and favours a political dialogue.
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UN Backs India's Stand Over Observer Status For Global Solar Alliance
As world leaders gather for the climate change summit in Glasgow, a draft resolution introduced by India for granting the Observer Status to the International Solar Alliance has been adopted in a UN General Assembly committee.
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India "Disappointed" As China Blocks Move On Masood Azhar Again: 10 Facts
China, for the fourth time, blocked an initiative to tag Jaish-e Mohammad chief Masood Azhar as a "global terrorist" by the United Nations Security Council on Wednesday. The move by Beijing - which considers Pakistan an "all-weather ally" - came as the Security Council was to take up a resolution on the matter, days after the February 14 Jaish atta...
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US Fails At UN To Weaken Measure On Sexual Harassment
The United States failed on Monday to water down a UN resolution on combatting sexual harassment and violence against women despite backing from Russia, China, India, several Muslim countries and the Vatican.
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India, Over 100 Nations Vote At UN Against Donald Trump's Decision On Jerusalem
More than 100 countries including India defied US President Donald Trump on Thursday and voted in favour of a United Nations General Assembly resolution calling for the United States to drop its recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital.
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US Congressional Resolution Introduced Backing India's UN Security Council Bid
A resolution has been introduced in the US House of Representatives supporting India's bid for a permanent seat in the UN Security Council, with the lawmakers saying a permanent spot for the country on the Council would strengthen democracy around the world.
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Sri Lanka Wins Backing of 22 Nations Against UN Rights Probe
Sri Lanka has won the backing of 22 nations in its battle against the United Nation's war crimes probe into the country's human rights record during its brutal civil war.
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India Backs Anti-Israel Vote: Can't Support Violation of International Norms, Say Sources
India has voted in support of a United Nations Human Rights Council resolution to launch a probe into Israel's offensive on Gaza and made a strong statement against the "disproportionate use of force".
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Surprise support from Mamata Banerjee for government on Sri Lanka controversy
Mamata Banerjee, who quit the ruling coalition last year, has said she will back the government on whatever stand it takes at Geneva, where a resolution on alleged war crimes by Sri Lanka will be put to vote tomorrow.
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China's Xi Jinping hints at backing Sri Lanka against UN resolution
Newly-elected Chinese President Xi Jinping today offered his support in protecting Sri Lanka's national sovereignty, hinting at Beijing's backing to stave off a US-backed resolution against the country at UN Rights Council.
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Sri Lanka hopeful that India will back it at UN Human Rights Council
Despite facing severe opposition at home, Sri Lanka is hopeful that India will back the island nation against a US sponsored resolution at the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva.
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A day before Kasab's hanging, India voted against abolition of death penalty at UN
A record 110 countries backed a resolution voted every two years at a UN General Assembly committee calling for the abolition of the death penalty.
-
Human Rights Council backs Internet freedom
The UN Human Rights Council (HRC) in Geneva has passed its first resolution on Internet freedom with a call for all states to support individuals' rights online as much as offline. Despite opposition on the issue from nations including China, Russia and India, states promoting the resolution hailed the support of dozens of countries ahead of its ad...
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India explains its stand on Sri Lanka resolution
After India voted against Sri Lanka today on the US-sponsored resolution at the United Nations Human Rights Council, it explained its position behind the move. In a statement issued by the Ministry of External Affairs, New Delhi said that despite it backing the resolution, it firmly believes that the onus for promoting and protecting human rights i...
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Russia, China justify veto as criticisms mount
As their UN Security Council veto on Syria invited bitter criticism, both Russia and China shot back today contending that the half-baked resolution would have only sent an "unbalanced signal" to the feuding parties rather than help resolve the crisis.
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India votes in favour of UN resolution to end violence in Syria
India has voted in favour of a United Nations resolution backing an Arab League peace plan that calls for ending the violence and a peaceful negotiated settlement in Syria. In the official statement, India opposes use of force and favours a political dialogue.
