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  US softens UN Ukraine resolution, clashes with Europe over Russia's withdrawal

  World | February 22, 2025 11:47 IST

  The US has proposed a softer UN resolution on the Russia-Ukraine war, clashing with Europe's demand for Moscow's immediate withdrawal. As tensions rise ahead of the UN vote, the Trump administration's shifting stance on Ukraine adds to the divide.

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  United Nations to vote today on suspending Russia from rights council

  World | April 07, 2022 9:37 IST

  While the Human Rights Council is based in Geneva, its members are elected by the 193-nation General Assembly for three-year terms.

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  Sri Lanka frees Indian fishermen after UN vote

  World | March 28, 2014 11:42 IST

  Colombo: President Mahinda Rajapaksa ordered the release of all Indian fishermen in Sri Lankan custody, hours after India abstained from backing a resolution against Colombo at the UN.Just over 100 Indian fishermen remain in Sri

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  Syria Crackdown Intensifies Ahead Of UN Vote, 41 Killed

  World | February 17, 2012 8:13 IST

  Damascus, Feb 17: At least 41 people died as Syrian armour moved on protest hubs, while prominent blogger Razan Ghazzawi and other top activists were arrested, monitors said ahead of a UN vote on the