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Climate litigations spiked in recent years, says UN body
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It finds that climate cases have nearly doubled over the last three years and are increasingly compelling governments and corporate actors to implement their climate commitments, as well as pursue more ambitious climate change mitigation and adaptation goals.
National Girl Child Day: Dream fearlessly, says Nishtha Satyam
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On National Girl Child Day, programs are organised in many states across the country, while girls are also appointed as a sign officer in districts. National Girl Child Day is celebrated on January 24 every year. The Ministry of Women and Child Development had started this in 2008 with the aim to aware people about discrimination against girls in the country.
UN helps Africa prepare for cyclone Eloise
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The cyclone is expected to make landfall near Beira in central Mozambique on Saturday morning, according to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), the UN's authoritative voice on weather, climate and water. This is the same area that was hit by cyclone Idai less than two years ago, reports Xinhua news agency.
Libyan parties agree to hold constitutional referendum
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On Tuesday and Wednesday, the Constitutional Committee held a meeting in the Egyptian city of Hurghada, and "agreed on holding a constitutional referendum before the general elections on December 24", Xinhua news agency quoted the UN Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) as saying on Wednesday.
UN announces establishment of Libyan Political Dialogue Forum's advisory committee
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"The committee's mandate will be strictly time-bound and its main mission shall be to discuss outstanding issues related to the selection of a unified executive and to put forward concrete and practical recommendations upon which the plenary shall decide," Xinhua news agency quoted the mission as saying in a statement on Saturday.
UN Security Council encourages more active engagement against terrorism
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Unanimously adopting Resolution 2560 on Tuesday, the 15-member Council encouraged states to more actively submit to the committee listing requests of individuals, groups, undertakings and entities that meet criteria laid out in Resolution 2368, so as to keep the IS and Al Qaeda Sanctions List reliable and up to date.
UN urges Libyans to consolidate efforts towards national polls
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The appeal came amidst the celebration of the 69th independence day of Libya on Thursday, Xinhua news agency reported. The mission called on the Libyans to consolidate their efforts and take courageous steps towards national reconciliation, and look forward to a bright future for all to live in peace and prosperity, affirming its full commitment to assisting the country's people in building their unified state.
United Kingdom, European Union finally seal post-Brexit trade deal
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Prime Minister Boris Johnson will shortly hold a press conference, announcing the agreement. It comes after months of wrangling in Brussels. In a press conference in Brussels, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said: "This was a long and winding road but we have got a good deal to show for it. It is fair, it is a balanced deal, and it is the right and responsible thing to do for both sides."
UNSC recognises role of Int'l Court of Justice
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A presidential statement on Monday said that the Security Council recognizes the positive contribution of the ICJ to the rule of law at the international level and its key role in adjudicating disputes among states, thus defusing tensions and restoring peaceful relations among states, reports Xinhua news agency.
UN vehicle hit by 'unidentified object' on PoK side, won't confirm firing: Spokespersonv
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The incident was under investigation and he did not confirm that the vehicle belonging to the UN Military Observer Group in India and Pakistan (UNMOGIP) was even hit by gunfire on the Pakistan-occupied side of Kashmir.
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