Last Updated: Saturday, January 25, 2014, 15:44
A United Nation report claims that nearly 140,000 people had fled the two cities - Fallujah and Ramadi - of Iraq since December when violence erupted between Iraqi troops and al Qaeda-linked militants.
Last Updated: Saturday, January 25, 2014, 15:42
Syria`s government and opposition finally met face-to-face on Saturday as difficult UN-sponsored peace talks inched forward in Geneva.
Last Updated: Saturday, January 25, 2014, 13:50
Government troops and rebels in South Sudan still fought sporadic battles after a ceasefire came into force on Saturday, the United Nations said.
Last Updated: Saturday, January 25, 2014, 13:47
India has made a contribution of USD 100,000 to the Joint Office for Commonwealth Permanent Missions to the United Nations here.
Last Updated: Saturday, January 25, 2014, 06:57
UN war crimes experts have documented more torture and killings by both sides in Syria and are confident they can build a case that could be taken up by the International Criminal Court, a leading member of the team said on Friday.
Last Updated: Saturday, January 25, 2014, 01:26
Fighting has been reported between government and opposition forces in South Sudan after a ceasefire came into effect on Friday, the United Nations said.
Last Updated: Friday, January 24, 2014, 23:59
United Nations confirmed that 48 Muslims were killed when Buddhist mobs attacked village in Myanmar, violence that has been denied by the government since it was first reported just over a week ago.
Last Updated: Friday, January 24, 2014, 21:18
Violence in parts of Anbar province held by anti-government fighters killed three people as United Nations warned on Friday of Iraq`s worst displacement since its brutal 2006-08 sectarian conflict.
Last Updated: Friday, January 24, 2014, 18:07
Syria`s regime threatened to quit peace talks in Geneva on Friday as UN-backed efforts to bring the country`s warring sides together stumbled on their first day.
Last Updated: Friday, January 24, 2014, 15:48
The UN Security Council has welcomed the signing of a cease-fire agreement in South Sudan, calling it the first step toward comprehensive reconciliation and nation-building.
Last Updated: Friday, January 24, 2014, 14:08
Vast differences between Iran and the six-nation coalition seeking to dismantle the Islamic republic`s nuclear program may lead to another short-term deal.
Last Updated: Friday, January 24, 2014, 11:47
India's economy is projected to grow at a slower-than-expected rate of 5.3 percent this year, according to a United Nations report which said the country's slowdown may have bottomed out.
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