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2.45 lakh Bangladeshis die annually due to pollution

Bangladeshi-origin youth shot dead by police in New York

BNP-Jamaat at one table after a long time

Dr. Yunus's acceptance of award from Israeli sculptor is like supporting massacre in Gaza: Foreign Minister

President urges to spread spirit of liberation war and communal harmony at grassroots

Lebanon: UN condemns fighting in northeastern border town with Syria

New York, Aug 5: The top United Nations relief official in Lebanon on Monday strongly condemned attacks on the Lebanese Armed Forces and the ongoing fighting in and around the city of Arsal, in the northeastern part of the country near its border with Syria.

Ban deplores upsurge in anti-Semitic incidents since start of Gaza conflict

New York, Aug 4 : United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has deplored the recent upsurge in anti-Semitic attacks, particularly in Europe, in connection with protests concerning the escalation of violence in Gaza.

Iraq: UN envoy urges greater civilian protection as fighting continues to take heavy toll

New York, Aug 2 : The top United Nations envoy to Iraq Friday called for greater efforts to protect civilians amid the ongoing fighting, as the latest casualty figures show that nearly 1,200 civilians were killed in the month of July, while another 1,500 were injured.

Iraq: Amid rising insecurity, UN official urges unimpeded access to desperate civilians

New York, Aug 1: A senior UN official in Iraq expressed concern on Thursday over rising levels of violence and instability across the crisis-torn country and its impact on the lives of civilians.

On Friendship Day, UN chief urges solidarity among human family

New York, July 31: In the current time of mistrust and violence, with previously harmonious neighbours warring, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon is urging all people to reach out to one another as friends and build long-term foundations for lasting peace.

Citing humanitarian impact, Ban warns against further escalation in Gaza conflict

New York, July 30 : UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has strongly urged all sides to avoid any further escalation in the Gaza conflict, warning of the devastating humanitarian impact on civilians in the enclave who have already suffered immensely since the crisis started.

Security Council concerned about illicit oil trade as revenue for terrorists in Iraq, Syria

New York, July 29: Voicing grave concern over the reported access to and seizure of oilfields and pipelines in Syria and Iraq by the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) and Jabhat Al-Nusra, the Security Council on Monday underscored that there should be no trade in oil with these terrorist groups.

Gaza: UN renews appeal for humanitarian ceasefire leading to political talks

New York , July 27: Welcoming the broadly observed 12-hour humanitarian pause in the Gaza conflict, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon renewed his appeal to all parties to declare a week-long ceasefire as a prelude to restarting political negotiations.

UN and partners urge humanitarian ceasefire, return to dialogue by Israelis, Palestinians

New York, July 26: The United Nations and its diplomatic partners on Friday called for a seven-day humanitarian ceasefire, as they continue their efforts to bring about an end to the bloodshed and destruction that is tearing apart the lives of so many civilians in Gaza and Israel.

Hamas using human shields, fired 2350 rockets: Israel

New Delhi, July 25 : Israel on Friday said since the start of Operation Protective Edge by Israel Defense Forces (IDF), at least 2,350 rockets have been fired at Israel from Gaza and Hamas has been using human shields thus endangering the lives of Palestinians.

Libya: Security Council condemns ongoing violence and its use to pursue political gains

New York, July 24: The United Nations Security Council on Wednesday condemned once again the continued violence in Libya, including the fighting around Tripoli International Airport, and reaffirmed that violence must not be used to pursue political goals.

New UN data shows need for urgent action to end female genital mutilation, child marriage

New York, July 22: New data released on Tuesday by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) shows the need for urgent action to end female genital mutilation and child marriage – two practices that affect millions of girls across the globe.

Prince George celebrates his first birthday

London, July 22: Prince George is celebrating his first birthday on Tuesday.

MH17 crash: Evidence must not be tampered with, says Obama

Washington, July 19: US President Barack Obama on Friday said evidence indicates that the Malaysian Airlines plane with 298 people on board was shot down by Russian-backed separatists inside Ukraine and evidence must not be tampered with.

Israel begins Ground Operation in Gaza

Tel Aviv, July 18: Israel said it has started ground operations in Gaza in what it called following ten days of continuous Hamas attacks against Israel by land, air, sea and after repeated rejections of offers to deescalate the situation.