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Tag: United Nations
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UN Human Rights Rapporteur on Iran Releases her first Report
Asma Jahangir released her first report as United Nation’s Special Rapporteur for Human Rights to Iran urging the Islamic Republic to end public executions.
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Iran gets UN voting rights after paying dues owed
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has released a list of 15 countries that are in arrears in paying their annual dues to the UN…
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Rohani talks of Iran’s new approach to international relations
President Hassan Rohani said in his speech at the United Nations that a new chapter has opened in Iran’s international relations. Addressing the General…
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Obama would discuss Syrian solutions with Iran, Russia
The U.S. president said in his speech at the UN General Assembly that his country is prepared to discuss solutions to the conflict in…
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Rohani calls terrorism a barrier to sustainable development
Iranian President Hassan Rohani, who is in New York attending UN meetings, said extremists multiply in lands stricken with poverty and environmental crises. In…
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Insurance deal aims to protect Asiatic Cheetah in Iran
The Asiatic Cheetah, which now can be found only in Iran, has been offered increased protection through an agreement between the United Nations Development…
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UN says Saudi attacks on Yemen break law
The Saudi attacks on Yemen go against accepted international humanitarian law, says the UN Humanitarian Coordinator in Yemen. Reuters reported on Saturday May 9…
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Iran accepted on UN women’s agency despite objection
Despite opposition from the United States, Iran has been accepted as a member of the governing board of the UN Agency for Women. Iran…
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UN sounds alarm over looming global water crisis
The United Nation is calling on world leaders to review their water policies and prepare to face a water crisis within the next 15…