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Parliament Recalled to Take UK to War Against Isis in Iraq
David Cameron is to win cross-party support for air strikes against Isis in Iraq.
India: Mumbai Red-Light District Girl Wins UN Youth Courage Award
Shweta Katti is the first girl from Mumbai's red-light district of Kamathipura to be given the UN award.
International Peace Day 2014: Top Ten Quotes to Observe the Day
The day is dedicated to strengthening the bond of peace within and among the countries around the world
Israel and Palestinian Authority Reach Deal on Rebuilding Gaza, UN Says
UN Middle East envoy says it will monitor the materials imported into Gaza strip under the deal.
China Sends Troops to UN South Sudan Peacekeeping Force
Beijing has expanded its diplomatic role in South Sudan since violence erupted there in late 2013.
Enforced Disappearances: Why Are Hundreds of People Vanishing Without a Trace?
30 August marks International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances
Climate Change: Leaked United Nations Report Reveals 'Irreversible Damage' from Global Warming
Global warming raises likelihood of severe and irreversible damage, according to draft of UN report.
Saudi Arabia Sparks Controversy With £60m UN Anti-Terrorism Donation
Saudi Arabia is embroiled in a new controversy after donating £60m to the United Nations.
International Youth Day 2014: Top Quotes, History and Observance
This year, the theme of IYD is 'Youth and Mental Health'
Argentina Sues US Over Debt Default
Argentina alleges that US 2nd Circuit Court's ruling in favour of holdout creditors violates its sovereignty.
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon: Israel's Attack on UN School is 'A Criminal Act'
Strike on UN school in Rafa a "gross violation of international humanitarian law", says UN Secretary General.
Gaza Strip: '10 Palestinians Killed' as Israeli Airstrikes Hit UN School in Rafah
UN warns Gaza becoming 'humanitarian disaster', but Israel's military campaign goes on.
North Korea Holiday Camp Opens As UN Condemns Regime's Reign of Terror
Irish, Mexican and Tanzanians among the first foreign visitors to North Korea Holiday Camp.
Gaza Crisis: White House Condemns Israel's 'Indefensible' UN Shelter Attack
Washington says shelling of UN shelter "totally unacceptable" as civilian toll rises
United Nations World Day Against Trafficking in Persons: Worst Countries for Modern-Day Slavery
July 30 is the first annual United Nations day against human trafficking with #igivehope campaign.
Gaza: As More Children Die, the Blame Game Continues
IDF shells new areas of Gaza, blames Hamas for shelling playground and hospital
UN Warns of 'World's Worst' Food Crisis in South Sudan
UN Security Councils urge members to donate pledged cash and avert 'catastrophic food insecurity' in the country.
Gaza Crisis: UN Human Rights Chief Navi Pillay Says Israeli Violations Possibly 'War Crimes'
UN High Commissioner raises concerns about IDF's precautions and respect for proportionality.
Gaza Crisis: UN Says 'No Safe Place for Civilians' from Israel's Operation Protective Edge
Children paying biggest price of Israel's military offensive on Gaza, says OCHA spokesman.
UN Threatens South Sudan with Sanctions After $38m China Arms Transfer Revealed
China sent $38m worth of arms to South Sudanese government in June.
Palestine Seeks United Nations Protection From Israel
President Mahmoud Abbas requests international protection from escalating Israeli air strikes in Gaza Strip.
World Population Day 2014: Top 10 Most Populous Cities Revealed
The Japanese capital tops the urban population index with 38 million dwellers.
Global Village Becomes a City: UN Warns 6 Billion will be City-dwellers by 2050
'Mega-Cities' to grow even bigger, posing unprecedented challenges to environment
North Korea Complains to UN About Seth Rogen Comedy The Interview
North Korea lodges a formal complaint over the comedy film about a plot to assassinate Kim Jong-un.
Eccentric Chinese Millionaire Chen Guangbiao's 'UN Award' Leaves Bad Taste after NY Dinner for Homeless
US-based China Foundation for Global Partnership accused of duping tycoon into donating $30,000.
High Down Under: Australia Tops World League for Illicit Drug-Use - U.N.
United Nations' 2014 World Drug Report finds Australia world's druggiest nation
Syrian Refugees by the Million Bringing Lebanon to Brink of Economic Collapse
Lebanon could have more than 1.5 million Syrians registered as refugees by the end of 2014.
UN: 10.8m people in Syria Need Humanitarian Assistance
The United Nations' aid chief warned humanitarian aid is not reaching the people in Syria who are in desperate need.
World Refugee Day: Number of Displaced Over 50 Million For First Time Since Second World War
The UN has reported that the number of refugees worldwide is 51.2 million, according to UNHCR.
Iraq Isis Crisis: Mass Executions of Civilians and Soldiers in Mosul, Say UN
United Nations claims Islamic militants carried out summary executions in captured northern city.