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North Korea Says Sanctions Won't Stop Its Missile Programme
North Korea said on Tuesday additional sanctions won't stop its missile programme, days after launching what appeared to be two medium-ranged ballistic missiles in what it called an "important" test for the development of a spy satellite.
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Not Historical Polluter: India Blocks Attempt To Focus On Top 20 Emitters
Supported by other developing countries, India blocked an attempt by rich nations to focus on all top 20 emitters of carbon dioxide during discussions on the 'Mitigation Work Programme' at the ongoing UN climate summit in Egypt, sources said on Monda
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Flood-Hit Pakistan Should Suspend Debt Repayments, Says UN Paper: Report
Pakistan should suspend international debt repayments and restructure loans with creditors after recent floods added to the country's financial crisis, the Financial Times reported on Friday, citing a UN policy memo.
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UN Must Enhance Cooperation Between Developing Nations: India
India at the United Nations (UN) underlined the need to enhance support for South-South cooperation and ensuring that resources meant for core development programmes are not re-purposed.
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North Korea Pursues Weapons Despite Covid Blockade: UN Report
North Korea has continued to pursue its weapons development programmes despite facing a worsening economic situation due to its self-imposed coronavirus blockade, a new UN report has said.
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Indian Appointed As Under-Secretary-General, Associate Administrator Of UN Development Programme
Leading investment professional Usha Rao-Monari of India has been appointed by UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres as Under-Secretary-General and Associate Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
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India Drops One Spot To 131 In UN's Human Development Index
India dropped one spot to 131 among 189 countries in the 2020 human development index, according to a report released by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
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Covid Could Push Over 200 Million More People Into Extreme Poverty By 2030: UN
An additional 207 million people could be pushed into extreme poverty by 2030 due to the severe long-term impact of the coronavirus pandemic, bringing the total number of the world's extremely poor to more than a billion, a new study from the UN Development Programme (UNDP) has found.
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World Food Programme Wins Nobel Peace Prize 2020 For Efforts To Combat Hunger
The Nobel Peace Prize 2020 has been awarded to the World Food Programme (WFP) for its contribution towards achievement of food security.
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Indian Teen Chosen For UN Sustainable Development Goals Programme
An 18-year-old from India, Udit Singhal, has been named by the United Nations to the 2020 cohort of young leaders for the Sustainable Development Goals, the highest profile recognition opportunity at the world body for youngsters who are leading efforts to combat the world's most pressing issues.
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IIT Delhi And UN World Food Programme To Increase Efficiency Of Government’s Food Security Net
The objective of this tie-up between IIT Delhi and the United Nations World Food Programme is to develop practical solutions that support long term strategic planning of procurement, storage, and movement of food grains.
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90% Of People Are Biased Against Women, Says UN Study
Nearly 90 percent of the world's population -- of every gender -- holds some prejudice against women, according to a UN study published Wednesday, ahead of International Women's Day.
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2 Indians Among 115 UN Personnel Honoured For Sacrifice In Line Of Duty
An Indian police officer deployed to the UN mission in Congo and a consultant with the UN development programme killed in the Ethiopian Airlines plane crash are among 115 UN peacekeepers and staff honoured by the global organisation for their sacrifice in the line of duty.
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Kerala-Based 4Tune Factory Gets UN Award For Empowering Women In Business
Kerala-based 4Tune Factory has been given a special recogntion award by the UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) for enabling women and girls to develop skills.
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With India At UN General Assembly, 10 Big Developments To Watch Out For
The 73rd session of the United Nations General Assembly, the biggest stage for backdoor diplomacy, has begun. Not all of it takes place within the hallowed walls of the UN Headquarters in New York. 95 heads of state, 4 vice presidents, 42 heads of governments, 3 deputy prime ministers and 48 ministers will be present. India's Foreign Minister Sushm...
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North Korea Says Sanctions Won't Stop Its Missile Programme
North Korea said on Tuesday additional sanctions won't stop its missile programme, days after launching what appeared to be two medium-ranged ballistic missiles in what it called an "important" test for the development of a spy satellite.
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Not Historical Polluter: India Blocks Attempt To Focus On Top 20 Emitters
Supported by other developing countries, India blocked an attempt by rich nations to focus on all top 20 emitters of carbon dioxide during discussions on the 'Mitigation Work Programme' at the ongoing UN climate summit in Egypt, sources said on Monda
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Flood-Hit Pakistan Should Suspend Debt Repayments, Says UN Paper: Report
Pakistan should suspend international debt repayments and restructure loans with creditors after recent floods added to the country's financial crisis, the Financial Times reported on Friday, citing a UN policy memo.
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UN Must Enhance Cooperation Between Developing Nations: India
India at the United Nations (UN) underlined the need to enhance support for South-South cooperation and ensuring that resources meant for core development programmes are not re-purposed.
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North Korea Pursues Weapons Despite Covid Blockade: UN Report
North Korea has continued to pursue its weapons development programmes despite facing a worsening economic situation due to its self-imposed coronavirus blockade, a new UN report has said.
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Indian Appointed As Under-Secretary-General, Associate Administrator Of UN Development Programme
Leading investment professional Usha Rao-Monari of India has been appointed by UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres as Under-Secretary-General and Associate Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
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India Drops One Spot To 131 In UN's Human Development Index
India dropped one spot to 131 among 189 countries in the 2020 human development index, according to a report released by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
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Covid Could Push Over 200 Million More People Into Extreme Poverty By 2030: UN
An additional 207 million people could be pushed into extreme poverty by 2030 due to the severe long-term impact of the coronavirus pandemic, bringing the total number of the world's extremely poor to more than a billion, a new study from the UN Development Programme (UNDP) has found.
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World Food Programme Wins Nobel Peace Prize 2020 For Efforts To Combat Hunger
The Nobel Peace Prize 2020 has been awarded to the World Food Programme (WFP) for its contribution towards achievement of food security.
-
Indian Teen Chosen For UN Sustainable Development Goals Programme
An 18-year-old from India, Udit Singhal, has been named by the United Nations to the 2020 cohort of young leaders for the Sustainable Development Goals, the highest profile recognition opportunity at the world body for youngsters who are leading efforts to combat the world's most pressing issues.
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IIT Delhi And UN World Food Programme To Increase Efficiency Of Government’s Food Security Net
The objective of this tie-up between IIT Delhi and the United Nations World Food Programme is to develop practical solutions that support long term strategic planning of procurement, storage, and movement of food grains.
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90% Of People Are Biased Against Women, Says UN Study
Nearly 90 percent of the world's population -- of every gender -- holds some prejudice against women, according to a UN study published Wednesday, ahead of International Women's Day.
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2 Indians Among 115 UN Personnel Honoured For Sacrifice In Line Of Duty
An Indian police officer deployed to the UN mission in Congo and a consultant with the UN development programme killed in the Ethiopian Airlines plane crash are among 115 UN peacekeepers and staff honoured by the global organisation for their sacrifice in the line of duty.
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Kerala-Based 4Tune Factory Gets UN Award For Empowering Women In Business
Kerala-based 4Tune Factory has been given a special recogntion award by the UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) for enabling women and girls to develop skills.
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With India At UN General Assembly, 10 Big Developments To Watch Out For
The 73rd session of the United Nations General Assembly, the biggest stage for backdoor diplomacy, has begun. Not all of it takes place within the hallowed walls of the UN Headquarters in New York. 95 heads of state, 4 vice presidents, 42 heads of governments, 3 deputy prime ministers and 48 ministers will be present. India's Foreign Minister Sushm...
