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  UN creates permanent body to address challenges of racism

  World | August 03, 2021 7:49 IST

  Permanent Forum of People of African Descent was established in the UN General Assembly to provide expert advice on addressing the challenges of racism.

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  COVID-19 pandemic could cost millions of jobs in global tourism industry: UN body

  World | April 17, 2020 11:33 IST

  Millions of jobs in the global tourism industry could be lost due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which has impacted travel like no other event in history and caused 96 per cent of all worldwide destinations to introduce restrictions in response to the outbreak, the World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) has said.

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  Beef eating bad for environment, says United Nations body

  India | October 12, 2015 7:40 IST

  New Delhi: Beef eating has impassioned the nation, with politicians of all hues duelling like bulls in rage. Religious taboos are one aspect, but there is also a very strong environmental angle for not eating

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  Pakistan Joins UNSC As Non-Permanent Member

  World | January 01, 2012 22:58 IST

  United Nations, Jan 1: Pakistan today joined India on the 15-nation United Nations Security Council as it begins its two-year term on the powerful UN body from January 1.Pakistan had won its seat as a