Fugitive ex-Syrian diplomat arrested in France on rape charge
An extradition process to return the 54-year-old to Switzerland has been launched.
India to preside next edition of COP7 in Geneva in 2018
Greater Noida: The eighth edition of the Conference of Parties (COP7) to WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC) will be held in Switzerland's Geneva under the presidency of India.
Nov 12, 2016, 18:20 PM IST
ISIS kills 40 near Mosul, tries to move 25,000 to use as shields, says UN
Islamic State militants killed 40 former members of the Iraqi Security Forces near Mosul on Saturday and threw their bodies in the Tigris river, U.N. human rights spokeswoman Ravina Shamdasani said on Tuesday, citing reports from the field.
Nov 01, 2016, 18:23 PM IST
IS killed at least 232 people near Mosul this week, says UN
Islamic State group fighters slaughtered at least 232 people in and around Mosul this week as Iraqi troops advanced on the city, the UN rights office said on Friday.
Oct 28, 2016, 17:51 PM IST
Islamic State slaughtered at least 232 people near Mosul last week: UN
Islamic State group fighters killed at least 232 people in and around Mosul last week as Iraqi troops advanced on the city, the UN rights office said on Friday.
Oct 28, 2016, 15:08 PM IST
Pakistan has distinction of being ''epicentre'' of terrorism: India at IPU
India called upon Pakistan to stop inciting and supporting violence and terrorism in any part of India and refrain from meddling in its internal affairs in any matter.
Oct 25, 2016, 10:06 AM IST
India shows deep concern over terror groups acquiring chemical weapons
India is "deeply concerned with reports of acquisitions of chemical weapons and their delivery system by terrorist groups and continuing use of chemical weapons and toxic chemicals in Syria and Iraq by terrorists.
Oct 20, 2016, 12:24 PM IST
Nuclear proliferation linkages have Pakistan fingerprints: India tells UN
Hitting out at Pakistan, India has said nuclear proliferation linkages active today have clear "Pakistan fingerprints" and an "unbridled" expansion of fissile material under the nexus between state and non-state actors constitutes the biggest threat to peace.
Oct 12, 2016, 13:07 PM IST
C-section may increase risk of blood clot in vein, claims study
Women are four times more likely to suffer from blood clots in veins after a cesarean-section delivery compared to a vaginal birth, according to a new study.
Sep 23, 2016, 18:44 PM IST
Brahumdagh Bugti approaches Indian Mission in Geneva for filing asylum papers
Grandson of Baloch leader and Bugti tribe head, Nawab Akbar Bugti, Brahumdagh left Balochistan to save his life.
Sep 20, 2016, 14:19 PM IST
Lavrov blames Washington as Syria talks run late
Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said the end of Syrian crisis talks had been delayed as US officials consulted Washington, and handed out pizza and vodka to waiting reporters.
Sep 10, 2016, 05:51 AM IST
Kerry heads to Geneva for Syria talks with Russian FM
Secretary of State John Kerry is heading to Geneva for yet another meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov to try to forge a nationwide truce in Syria, improve humanitarian aid deliveries and restart peace talks.
Sep 09, 2016, 03:16 AM IST
Sergei Lavrov, John Kerry to hold Syria talks September 8-9
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and his US counterpart John Kerry will meet on September 8-9 in Geneva to try to hammer out a deal on cooperation in Syria, Moscow said Wednesday.
Sep 07, 2016, 23:20 PM IST
US, Russia make headway on brokering truce in war-torn Syria
US Secretary of State John Kerry told press on Friday that talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov had made much headway, with minor details remaining to be addressed in view of brokering a new truce for war-torn Syria.
Aug 27, 2016, 12:58 PM IST
Nearly 3,000 dead already in Mediterranean this year- International Organization for Migration
Nearly 3,000 migrants and refugees have already perished in the Mediterranean this year while almost 250,000 have reached Europe, the International Organization for Migration said on Friday.
Jul 22, 2016, 15:36 PM IST
At least 300 killed in latest S Sudan violence: UN
At least 300 people have been killed in four days of intense gunbattles in the capital of South Sudan and 42,000 have fled the city, the UN said on Monday.
Jul 15, 2016, 19:14 PM IST
Syria opposition warns of Aleppo starvation amid siege fears
Hundreds of thousands of civilians in rebel-held areas of Aleppo risk starvation.
Jul 12, 2016, 20:45 PM IST
At least 36,000 people displaced by S.Sudan violence since Friday: UN
At least 36,000 people have fled their homes in Juba.
Jul 12, 2016, 16:11 PM IST
U.N. says 36,000 civilians seek shelter in South Sudan capital
United Nations called on Tuesday for free movement and protection of civilians fleeing fighting in the South Sudanese capital of Juba, where it said at least 36,000 displaced people are seeking shelter in UN sites and other locations.
Jul 12, 2016, 15:30 PM IST
UN plans to issue Yoga Day stamps next year
The UN plans to issue stamps next year in commemoration of the International Yoga Day, celebrated annually on June 21, after the world body adopted an India-led resolution in 2014.
Jul 11, 2016, 13:18 PM IST
