Tag: United Nations
Germany gets British support for UN Security Council seat
BERLIN — The German and British foreign ministers have agreed to hold an annual “strategic dialogue” on international affairs, in a joint statement that...
$40 billion pledged at Paris conference for gender equality
PARIS — World leaders, philanthropists and organizations have pledged at least $40 billion at an international conference in Paris to boost gender equality, as...
US and Iran show no move to put nuclear deal back on track
UNITED NATIONS — The United Nations, European Union and many Security Council members urged the United States and Iran on Wednesday to quickly put...
Paris conference aims to fast-track road to gender equality
UNITED NATIONS — An international conference opening in Paris on Wednesday aims to fast-track the road to gender equality and mobilize millions of dollars...
Iran: No decision on camera deal with UN nuclear inspectors
TEHRAN, Iran — Iran has not made a decision yet about whether to extend an agreement with the U.N. atomic watchdog over access to...
Citing racism, UN rights chief seeks reparations for Blacks
GENEVA — The U.N. human rights chief, in a landmark report launched after the killing of George Floyd in the United States, is urging...
Nations chart future steps against Islamic State extremists
ROME — As the U.S. works on its military withdrawal from Afghanistan, members of the global coalition fighting the Islamic State group met Monday...
Russia denies its personnel in CAR involved in killings
MOSCOW — The Kremlin on Monday strongly rejected the claims that Russian military instructors in the Central African Republic have been involved in killing...
Venice reinventing itself as sustainable tourism capital
VENICE, Italy — Away from the once-maddening crowds of St. Mark’s Square, tiny Certosa island could be a template for building a sustainable future...
Holcomb honors James Morris with Indiana’s top award
INDIANAPOLIS — Gov. Eric Holcomb awarded 78-year-old civic leader James Morris on Friday with the 2021 Sachem Award, the state’s highest honor.
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