UN, Russia grain talks end sans breakthrough
United Nations chiefs held talks with Russian officials Friday on the Black Sea agreements on exporting grain and fertilizers, eight ...
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‘Why are we here?’: Climate activists shunted to COP27 sidelines
"Last year, at the COP26 in Glasgow, tens of thousands of demonstrators from all over the world marched to demand ...
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UN: Iran smuggling weapons to Yemen despite embargo
WASHINGTON—The United Nations found thousands of weapons recently seized in the Arabian Sea likely came from a single port in ...
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UN urged to stop terrorists from acquiring arms
The Philippines has urged the United Nations Security Council to institute measures to prevent terrorists from acquiring small arms and ...
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Anti-corruption group urges UN agency, contractor to deliver free internet project
An anti-crime and corruption watchdog asked a United Nations agency and its foreign contractor to explain the termination of phase ...
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US, UN to China: Prove tennis star Peng alive & well
GENEVA — The United States and the United Nations on Friday demanded proof of Peng Shuai’s whereabouts as concern rises ...
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UN: Soaring prices in 2022 due to freight rate increases
The United Nations warned Thursday that a surge in container freight rates could mean higher prices for consumers next year ...
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Saudi Aramco says Q3 profits soared 158% on higher oil prices
RIYADH—Saudi Aramco’s earnings rose 158 percent year-on-year in the third quarter on higher oil prices and volumes sold as the ...
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More praises for Maria Ressa on Nobel Prize
The United Nations (UN) office in the Philippines and several business groups congratulated Maria Ressa for winning the 2021 Nobel ...
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UN gives PH P380m for DRRM initiative
The United Nations has announced on Thursday a contribution of over P380 million to fund a pilot test for anticipatory ...
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