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Dhaka, Mar 3 (JEN): Continuing the ongoing political turmoil in Bangladesh, the BNP-led 20-party alliance has extended their hartal till 6 am on Friday, media reports said on Tuesday. more
Ukraine death toll hits 6,000: UN

New York, Mar 3 (JEN): The estimated death toll caused by the continuing fighting in Ukraine has now surpassed the 6,000 mark, the United Nations human rights office confirmed today, amid br ...

Gaza crisis resolution key to achieving regional peace: UN

New York, Mar 3 (JEN): Peace in the Middle East hinges on resolving the ongoing crisis in Gaza, where reconstruction efforts are faltering and the blockade continues, the United Nations Spec ...

China road mishap kills 20

Beijing, Mar 3 (JEN) At least 20 people were killed in a road mishap at Linzhou City in Central China's Henan Province on Tuesday, media reports said.

Bihar: Self-Goals

Research Assistant, Institute for Conflict Management Two troopers of the Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) - Constable Gulab Yadav and Constable Narottam Das - were killed a ...

Chhattisgarh: Counter-offensive amidst Losses

Research Associate, Institute for Conflict Management Continuing the momentum after the December 1, 2014, Kasalpar [Sukma] attack on Security Forces (SFs), in which 14 Central Reserve Pol ...

UN envoy dispatches mission to Syria

New York, Mar 2 (JEN): United Nations' Secretary-General's Special Envoy for Syria, Staffan de Mistura, is continuing discussions with the Government of Syria on his proposed 'freeze' of loc ...

Russia: Thousands march in memory of Boris Nemtsov

Moscow, Mar 1 (JEN): Hundreds of people marched in memory of Russian politician Boris Nemtsov in Moscow city on Sunday.

Mali: UN, partners launch humanitarian appeal

New York, Feb 28 (JEN): The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has joined with partner agencies to launch a multi-million dollar appeal for urgent fund ...

UN welcomes release of hostages by Somali pirates

New York, Feb 28 (JEN): Senior United Nations officials have welcomed the release this week of four Thai nationals after nearly five years in captivity, bringing an end to the longest held h ...