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UPDATE: UN suspends Russia’s membership in the Human Rights Council
New York, April 7 – The United Nations General Assembly voted 93 against 24 to suspend Russia’s membership in the 47-nation UN Human Rights Council,
April 6, 2022
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UN supports calls for independent probe of war crimes in Ukraine
New York, April 5 – The United Nations joined government leaders in calling for an independent investigation of massacre of civilians by Russian troops in
April 5, 2022
Health
WHO establishes the Global Center for Traditional Medicine in India
Geneva/New York, March 25 – Traditional medicine, used by about 80 per cent of the world’s population, is recognized by the World Health Organization which
March 25, 2022
Conflict
UPDATE: UN calls on Russia to end war in Ukraine; for protection of civilians, health workers and humanitarian aid
By J. Tuyet Nguyen New York, March 24 – The United Nations General Assembly voted 140 against five to demand an immediate end of hostilities
March 24, 2022
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Russia’s resolution supporting humanitarian aid in Ukraine rejected by UN Security Council
By J. Tuyet Nguyen New York, March 23 – The UN Security Council turned down a Russian-backed resolution calling for humanitarian aid and protection of
March 23, 2022
Conflict
UN creates global emergency group on food, energy and finance to meet demands in Ukraine war
New York, March 14 – The United Nations has established a Global Crisis Response Group on Food, Energy and Finance to assist the Ukrainian people living under terrifying conditions
March 14, 2022
Conflict
UN chief says Russia’s invasion of Ukraine brings back specter of nuclear destruction; urges world to unite against “this violation of international law”
New York, March 10 – UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres denounced Russia’s invasion of Ukraine as a violation of international law and the war will deplete
March 10, 2022
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UN: “Unnecessary conflict” causes 1.7 million refugees, 406 dead and mounting, shatters millions of lives
Geneva/New York, March 7 – The Russian military operations in Ukraine have shattered millions of lives, made 1.7 million refugees and killed 406 people among
March 7, 2022
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UN General Assembly condemns Russia’s military operations in Ukraine
By J. Tuyet Nguyen New York, March 2 – The United Nations General Assembly voted overwhelmingly 141-5 to adopt a resolution condemning Russia’s invasion of
March 2, 2022
Climate
Earth is heating up from coal and other fossil fuels burning, new climate report says
Berlin/New York, February 28 – While all efforts have focused on preventing planet earth from heating up above 1.5 degrees Celsius, a new study by
February 28, 2022
Health
WHO establishes global biomanufacturing training hub in South Korea, Asian nations to receive mRNA technology
Editor’s note: Following its successful establishment of mRNA vaccine technology transfer hub in South Africa, WHO announced it is moving forward on goal to boost
February 23, 2022
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UN chief calls for immediate cease-fire and de-escalation in Ukraine; says Russia violates UN Charter
New York, February 22 – UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said Russia’s recognition of the Donetsk and Luhansk regions in Ukraine amounts to a violation of
February 22, 2022