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FM denounces UN’s statement on Hossam Bahgat’s arrest
Egypt

FM denounces UN’s statement on Hossam Bahgat’s arrest

Egypt’s Foreign Ministry denounced on Tuesday a statement made by the United Nations on Monday which voiced concern over the…
UN prepares for refugee exodus when Iraqi forces attack Mosul
Middle East

UN prepares for refugee exodus when Iraqi forces attack Mosul

The United Nations is expecting huge numbers of civilians to flee when Iraqi forces mount an offensive to retake the…
UN expects daily refugee flow of 5,000 to Europe this winter
World

UN expects daily refugee flow of 5,000 to Europe this winter

Refugees and migrants are likely to continue to arrive in Europe at a rate of up to 5,000 per day…
Austria drafts law to deter Afghan migrants, UN criticizes
World

Austria drafts law to deter Afghan migrants, UN criticizes

Austria's cabinet, facing record numbers of asylum requests this year, proposed a tough new bill on Tuesday to deter Afghans…
UN hostages freed in South Sudan
World

UN hostages freed in South Sudan

Thirteen United Nations workers in South Sudan kidnapped by rebels have been safely freed a week after their abduction, the…
Egypt reluctantly votes Israel into UN space commission
Egypt

Egypt reluctantly votes Israel into UN space commission

Egypt’s Foreign Affairs Ministry has said that the country’s decision to vote in favor of Israel’s membership in the United…
EU mulls Libya sanctions over stalled UN peace deal
Middle East

EU mulls Libya sanctions over stalled UN peace deal

Rival Libyan political leaders could face European asset freeze and travel sanctions if they are deemed to be deliberately blocking…
Israel-Palestinian violence continues, UN warns of ‘catastrophe’
Middle East

Israel-Palestinian violence continues, UN warns of ‘catastrophe’

The Israeli military says forces shot a Palestinian after he allegedly tried to stab a soldier in the West Bank. The…
UN criticizes Czech detentions, strip-searches of refugees
World

UN criticizes Czech detentions, strip-searches of refugees

The Czech Republic is committing systematic human rights violations by detaining refugees for up to 90 days and strip-searching them…
Iran deal closer to reality as US prepares sanctions waivers
Middle East

Iran deal closer to reality as US prepares sanctions waivers

The United States was set to issue conditional sanctions waivers for Iran on Sunday, though it cautioned they will not…
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