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UN appeals for nearly $3 bn to save

Sanaa - Muslimchronicle

The United Nations on Sunday made what it said was a record appeal for aid to Yemen, calling for nearly $3 billion in humanitarian relief for the war-torn country. The $2.96 billion will be used to respond to an ever-broadening crisis in Yemen, where war, looming famine and cholera have killed thousands and put millions of lives at risk. The appeal, madeRead more

African UN envoys suggest Trump meet leaders in Ethiopia after offensive remark

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African UN envoys suggested on Thursday that US President Donald Trump meet with African leaders in Ethiopia this month after he was reported to have described some immigrants from Africa and Haiti with an offensive remark. African ambassadors met with US Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley, who told them she regretted the political drama around what was saidRead more

Russian FM calls for preservation of Iran nuclear deal

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Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said here on Thursday that preserving the international agreement on Iran's nuclear program was important, as failure of the deal would send "an alarming message for the entire international security architecture." Speaking at the Security Council, Lavrov said the overwhelming majority of the international community recognizes that the 2015 agreement between Iran and the sixRead more

Last three years hottest on record

Geneva - Muslimchronicle

The last three years were the hottest on record, the United Nations weather agency said Thursday, citing fresh global data underscoring the dramatic warming of the planet. Consolidated data from five leading international weather agencies shows that "2015, 2016 and 2017 have been confirmed as the three warmest years on record", the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said. It added thatRead more

UN chief defends Iran deal after Trump demands changes

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UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday warned that any bid to address concerns about Iran should not jeopardize the hard-won nuclear deal after US President Donald Trump demanded changes to the accord. The United States is concerned the deal, thrashed out over 12 years of talks, does nothing to punish Iran over its ballistic missile programme, interference in regional conflicts or human rights abusesRead more

EU renews support to UNRWA and for two-state solution

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The European Union (EU) has renewed its continuous financial support to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) and stressed its full commitment to the “two-state solution and for Jerusalem as a capital of both states”. “European Union and member states have provided reliable and predictable support to UNRWA since 1971, so for decades,” EU spokespersonRead more

UN envoy 'very hopeful' about solving Macedonia name dispute

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UN envoy Matthew Nimetz said Wednesday he was "very hopeful" that a solution was within reach to end a 27-year dispute between Greece and Macedonia over the former Yugoslav republic's name. "I am very hopeful that this process is moving in a positive direction," said Nimetz following talks with envoys from the two countries at the United Nations. source: AFPRead more

Syria peace talks to resume in Vienna Jan 25-26

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The United Nations will host a new round of peace talks on Syria next week in Vienna, a UN statement said Wednesday, just days before Russia opens a conference on ending the war. The January 25-26 talks will be followed by a peace congress in Russia's Black Sea resort of Sochi on January 29 and 30 aimed at finding aRead more