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New York, Apr 29 (Just Earth News): The United Nations human rights office on Friday expressed deep concern about the executions of four men in the United States state of Arkansas, which were reportedly done within the span of eight days to make use of an expiring lethal injection drug. more
US funding cuts to UN population agency based on ‘inaccurate perception’ – UN chief

New York, Apr 4(Just Earth News): United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Tuesday voiced deep regret at the decision by the United States to cut financial support for the Unite ...

US should lift measure suspending refugee resettlement, says UN chief Guterres

New York, Feb 2 (Just Earth News): Reacting to the recent suspension by the United States of its longstanding refugee programme, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Wednesd ...

US admits more than 10,000 SyrUS admits more than 10,000 Syrian refugees ian refugees in fiscal 2016 – UN partner agency

New York, Aug 31 (Just Earth News): The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has helped resettle more than 10,000 Syrian refugees to the United States during the year ending 30 Sep ...

US, South Korea begin military exercises

Seoul, Mar 7 (JEN) The US ans South Korea commenced their annual joint military exercises on Monday.

UN experts urge US to address legacies of the past

New York, Jan 30 (Just Earth News/IBNS): The legacy of slavery, post-Reconstruction ‘Jim Crow’ laws and racial subordination in the United States remains a “serious challenge” as the ...

US shuts down embassy, consulates in Saudi Arabia over security concerns

Riyadh, Mar 15 (JEN): Citing 'heightened security concerns at U.S. diplomatic facilities in Saudi Arabia', the U.S. Embassy and Consulates have cancelled all consular services in Riyadh, Je ...

US: 2 police officers shot in Ferguson

Ferguson, Mar 12 (JEN) : At least two police officers were shot outside the Ferguson police department here on Thursday, media reports said.