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New York, Feb 28 (JEN): The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) said on Friday that it is closely monitoring the critical situation in Yemen where the political dialogue is faltering and urged a meaningful dialogue to avoid further instability. more
Missouri shooting kills 9

Missouri, Feb 27 (JEN): At least nine people have been killed in multiple shootings in Texas County in south-central Missouri, media reports said on Friday.

Middle East: UN envoy condemns arson attack on mosque

New York, Feb 26 (JEN): The United Nations envoy for Middle East peace on Wednesday condemned an arson attack on the Al-Huda mosque near Bethlehem in the West Bank, calling for a swift inves ...

Afghanistan explosion kills 1 solder, 4 injured

Kabul , Feb 25 (JEN): Two back to back explosions in Afghanistan's Khost province has killed at least one Afghan National Army (ANA) soldier while leaving four others injured, media reports ...

Ban meets Ukrainian minister, discusses conflict

New York, Feb 25 (JEN): The United Nations Secretary-General met on Monday in New York with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, Pavlo Klimkin, to discuss the conflict in the east of ...

Central Africa: Surge in violence triggers new displacement

New York, Feb 25 (JEN): An upsurge in violence in the Central African Republic (CAR) has triggered fresh displacement inside the country and across the border into the Democratic Republic of ...

Ban taps veteran diplomat Kubiš to head up UN Iraq mission

New York, Feb 25 (JEN): Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has appointed Jan Kubiš of Slovakia as his new Special Representative for Iraq, a United Nations spokesperson announced on Tuesday.

Nigeria: Suicide bombings kill 27

Abuja, Feb 24 (JEN): At least 27 people were killed as suicide bombings rocked bus stations at two areas in northern Nigeria on Tuesday, media reports said.

Nigeria: Suicide bombings kill 27

Abuja, Feb 24 (JEN): At least 27 people were killed as suicide bombings rocked bus stations at two areas in northern Nigeria on Tuesday, media reports said.

Czech Republic shooting kills 8

Prague, Feb 24 (JEN): At least eight people have been killed during a shooting attack at Druzba restaurant in Czech Republic town of Uhersky Brod on Tuesday, media reports said.