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Indian Institutions Can Meet Human Rights Challenges: US
The US believes that Indian institutions have the ability to meet challenges posed by cases of infringement of human rights like the killing of senior journalist Gauri Lankesh, a top American diplomat has said.
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UNESCO Head Faces 'Death Threats' Over Jerusalem Vote, Says Israel
UNESCO chief Irina Bokova has received "death threats" after expressing reservations about Arab-backed resolutions on the holy sites in Jerusalem, Israel's ambassador to the United Nations organisation said on Monday.
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Who's Who In The Race To Be UN Chief
An ex-president, three former prime ministers, several ex-foreign ministers and even a part-time poet are all campaigning to become the next UN secretary-general.
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John Kerry Pleads for US Re-Election to UNESCO Board Despite Owed Dues
US Secretary of State John Kerry pleaded today for the United States to be re-elected to UNESCO's executive board, pledging to do his utmost to restore US funding to the UN cultural body "in full."
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Worst Fears Confirmed as Famed Palmyra Temple Flattened
Satellite images show the main temple in Syria's Palmyra has been flattened, confirming the worst fears for the ancient ruins held by the Islamic State group.
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Islamic State Publishes Images of Palmyra Temple Destruction
The Islamic State group today published images showing the destruction of the Baal Shamin temple in Syria's Palmyra, after international condemnation of the act.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Visit UNESCO Headquarters on April 10
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be visiting the UNESCO headquarters on April 10 to meet its director general Irina Bokova and address various issues, a statement said on Wednesday.
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Michelle Obama Urges Leaders to Show Courage in Fight For Education
US first lady Michelle Obama urged international leaders to show the courage and commitment of girls who make sacrifices to go to school - like the abducted Nigerian schoolgirls - to provide children around the world the quality education they deserve.
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Indian Institutions Can Meet Human Rights Challenges: US
The US believes that Indian institutions have the ability to meet challenges posed by cases of infringement of human rights like the killing of senior journalist Gauri Lankesh, a top American diplomat has said.
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UNESCO Head Faces 'Death Threats' Over Jerusalem Vote, Says Israel
UNESCO chief Irina Bokova has received "death threats" after expressing reservations about Arab-backed resolutions on the holy sites in Jerusalem, Israel's ambassador to the United Nations organisation said on Monday.
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Who's Who In The Race To Be UN Chief
An ex-president, three former prime ministers, several ex-foreign ministers and even a part-time poet are all campaigning to become the next UN secretary-general.
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John Kerry Pleads for US Re-Election to UNESCO Board Despite Owed Dues
US Secretary of State John Kerry pleaded today for the United States to be re-elected to UNESCO's executive board, pledging to do his utmost to restore US funding to the UN cultural body "in full."
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Worst Fears Confirmed as Famed Palmyra Temple Flattened
Satellite images show the main temple in Syria's Palmyra has been flattened, confirming the worst fears for the ancient ruins held by the Islamic State group.
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Islamic State Publishes Images of Palmyra Temple Destruction
The Islamic State group today published images showing the destruction of the Baal Shamin temple in Syria's Palmyra, after international condemnation of the act.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Visit UNESCO Headquarters on April 10
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be visiting the UNESCO headquarters on April 10 to meet its director general Irina Bokova and address various issues, a statement said on Wednesday.
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Michelle Obama Urges Leaders to Show Courage in Fight For Education
US first lady Michelle Obama urged international leaders to show the courage and commitment of girls who make sacrifices to go to school - like the abducted Nigerian schoolgirls - to provide children around the world the quality education they deserve.
