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UN warns of Myanmar boat tragedy

The United Nations has raised alarm over a devastating maritime disaster off Myanmar’s coast, where more than 500 people are feared dead after two boats

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Human Rights Council

UN Warns West Bank Violence Is Worsening

Two years since the International Court of Justice ruled that the presence of Israel in the occupied Palestinian territory is illegal, the United Nations is

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Security Council

US-France Tensions Spill Into UN Security Council

The walkout by U.S. diplomats during France’s remarks at the United Nations Security Council was more than a symbolic gesture. It reflected a widening diplomatic

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General Assembly

Palestinians drop bid for UN vice-presidency role after U.S. pressure

Beyond being a mere procedural step in regard to UN seating and representation, the Palestinian delegation's decision to withdraw its candidacy for the vice-presidency position

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UN Agencies

EU Force in Lebanon: Germany Presses to Replace UN Peacekeepers

Germany is sharpening its bid to reposition Europe at the centre of security arrangements in southern Lebanon as the UN peacekeeping mission UNIFIL nears the

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