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  Biden, Putin conclude summit between ‘two great powers’ quickly than expected

  World | June 16, 2021 22:35 IST

  Biden and Putin plunged into the face-to-face talks at a lush lakeside Swiss mansion, a highly anticipated summit at a time when both leaders say relations between their countries are at an all-time low.

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  COVID 19: WHO sending help to India as virus surges

  World | April 27, 2021 7:24 IST

  The head of WHO says that the UN agency has dispatched critical supplies to India, including thousands of portable oxygen machines that help patients breathe.  

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  Activists highlight Pakistani atrocities against Baloch through photo-exhibition

  News | March 09, 2021 18:40 IST

  Baloch activists have been highlighting persecution of Baloch people by Pakistan through a photo exhibition on the sidelines of the ongoing 46th Session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva.

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  Violence in name of farmers' rights, apparently, left her unmoved: India to UN Human Rights chief

  India | February 26, 2021 23:46 IST

  Responding to UN human rights chief Michelle Bachelet statements on ongoing farmers' protest in India, Permanent Representative of India, Ambassador Indra Mani Pandey on Friday said that the Government of India has set a goal of doubling the income of farmers by 2024.

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  India slams Pakistan at UNHRC on issue of terrorism

  News | October 01, 2020 21:04 IST

  India slammed Pakistan on the issue of terrorism at United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva on October 01.

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  Construction of dams in PoK, Gilgit-Baltistan by Pak-China are illegal: Activist to UN

  News | September 28, 2020 22:44 IST

  A political activist from Pakistan occupied Kashmir lambasted on Pakistan and China for constructing mega dams in the occupied territories during the 45th Session of UN Human Rights Council in Geneva on September 28.

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  Illegal arrest, torture of activist who removed Pakistani flag in PoK raised at UNHRC

  News | September 28, 2020 17:59 IST

  Exiled political leaders from Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) have raised the issue of abduction, torture and harassment of activists and journalists by Pakistani agencies at the illegally occupied region during the ongoing 45th Session of UN

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  Pak's sole objective is to distract attention from human rights violations: India at UNHRC

  News | September 24, 2020 22:04 IST

  While exercising India's Right of Reply in response to Pakistan at the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva

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  Pakistan no more safe place for religious minorities: Human rights activist

  News | September 21, 2020 22:44 IST

  A Pakistani human rights activist based in London has said that Pakistan is no more a safe place for religious minorities to live.

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  Extrajudicial killings in PoK, Gilgit-Baltistan not acceptable: Activist at UNHRC

  News | July 10, 2020 10:57 IST

  National Equality Party JKGBL, Chairman Sajjad Raja while speaking at UNHRC's 44th session on July 09 said that the extrajudicial killings taking place in Pakistan occupied so called 'Azad' Kashmir and Gilgit Baltistan are not acceptable.

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  Silent protest held outside UN highlighting the plight of Christian persecution in Pakistan

  News | June 21, 2020 8:51 IST

  A silent demonstration was held infront of the United Nations Office in Geneva alongside Broken Chair to raise a voice in solidarity to eradicate the malicious blasphemy law and forced conversions in Pakistan.

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  Kashmiri woman activist slams 'freedom movement' at Geneva

  India | March 07, 2020 21:14 IST

  A young Kashmiri woman activist, Syed Tehmeena, has slammed militancy in Kashmir at an international forum in Geneva, arguing that it oppressed and deprived women of their rights in the Valley.

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  Acquire control of Gilgit-Baltistan: Political activist requests India

  India | March 07, 2020 10:24 IST

  Director of Institute of Gilgit-Baltistan Studies, Senge H Sering, speaking at the 43rd session of UNHRC in Geneva, lambasted on Pakistan saying that they are under constant threat of terrorism perpetrated by Pakistani military and requested India to resume constitutional responsibility and acquire control of Gilgit-Baltistan (Balochistan) to save them from brutal colonial reign of Pakistan.

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  Rise in global temperature will bring more destructive climate impacts:UN report

  World | November 26, 2019 14:09 IST

  The report warned that even if all current unconditional commitments under the Paris Agreement are implemented, temperatures are expected to rise by 3.2 degree celsius by the end of the century.

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  FDI in India grew by 6% to $42bn in 2019: UN report

  Business | June 13, 2019 14:59 IST

  "Investment was strong in manufacturing, communication and financial services -- the top three industry recipients," said the UNCTAD World Investment Report 2019 released on Wednesday.

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  Air pollution claims 7 million lives a year: UN expert

  World | March 05, 2019 13:10 IST

  "Every hour, 800 people are dying, many after years of suffering, from cancer, respiratory illnesses or heart disease directly caused by breathing polluted air," said Boyd, who is also an associate professor at the University of British Columbia in Canada.

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  Train station area in Swiss city closed after bomb threat, one arrested

  World | March 03, 2018 7:26 IST

  "We are currently on the mission to close the area due to a bomb threat. We have arrested a person and are clarifying the situation," police said on Twitter.

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  Geneva-based anti-nuclear weapons group wins 2017 Nobel Peace Prize

  World | October 06, 2017 17:01 IST

  The Norwegian committee that chooses the Nobel Peace Prize winner sorted through more than 300 nominations for this year’s award.

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  Baloch protesters demonstrate against Pak atrocities in front of iconic 'Broken Chair' in Geneva

  World | June 14, 2017 11:43 IST

  The protesters accused Pakistan of illegally annexing Balochistan in 1948 and alleged that the Punjabi-dominated state government has, on purpose, kept the region undeveloped.

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  2016 hottest year ever recorded, says World Meteorological Organisation

  World | January 19, 2017 8:20 IST

  The year 2016 was dominated by heat waves and extreme weather conditions with the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) claiming that it was the hottest on record.