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United Nations U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres calls for the full respect of all religions a

Russian forces abandoned the strategic Black Sea outpost of Snake Island on Thursday, in a major victory for Ukraine that could loosen a Russian grain export blockade threatening to worsen global hunger. Russia's defense ministry said it had decided to withdraw from the outcrop as a "gesture of goodwill" that…

The number of new coronavirus cases rose by 18% in the last week, with more than 4.1 million cases reported globally, according to the World Health Organization. The UN health agency said in its latest weekly report on the pandemic that the worldwide number of deaths remained relatively similar to…

Former F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone, 91, told stunned Good Morning Britain hosts Kate Garraway and Ben Shephard that he would 'still take a bullet' for the Russian president

Sweden’s Special Envoy for Yemen, Ambassador Peter Semneby believes that the longer the current ceasefire lasts in Yemen the harder it becomes to break it. “A long-term perspective that gives the Yemeni people what they need and deserve can only be achieved through: de-escalation, alleviation of human suffering, and engagement…

Sweden’s Special Envoy for Yemen, Ambassador Peter Semneby, constantly recalls old Swedish traditions centered around promoting conflict resolution and care for humanitarian affairs. Sweden has showcased those traditions in many conflicts around the world. For example, Sweden has provided continued support to Afghanistan for over four decades, according to Semneby,…

Bahraini King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa praised Egypt's pivotal and influential role in the Middle East, saying it is an essential pillar of Arab and regional security. Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi stressed that Arab unity and solidarity and the alignment of positions are the most effective ways to…

The United Nations Security Council has to maintain the UN peacekeeping mission in Mali, while condemning the country's military rulers for using mercenaries that have committed human rights violations.

By 2035, the percentage of population in India at mid-year residing in urban area will be 43.2%, the U.N. said in a report

From his Belmarsh wedding to his skateboarding round Ecuador’s embassy, Ithaka tells the story of the WikiLeaks founder’s extradition battle, through the eyes of his hard-campaigning father

Anthony Albanese will urge leaders of wealthy nations to be more ambitious with climate policy to help poorer neighbours reduce emissions.