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EconomyU.N. projects 2.7% global economy growth for 2024 driven by gains in U.S., Brazil, India, and RussiaMay 17, 2024436The United Nations reported improved prospects for the world economy since its January forecast on Thursday, pointing to a better...
EconomyUSA & Israel defy world in vote to make Palestine full UN memberMay 11, 2024443The vast majority of countries on Earth voted at the United Nations General Assembly to endorse full membership for Palestine....
FinanceIsrael-Hamas war: Russia, China veto US cease-fire resolutionMarch 22, 2024388UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Russia and China on Friday vetoed a U.S.-sponsored United Nations resolution supporting “an immediate and sustained...
FundsUS pledges more funds for Haiti’s security forceMarch 12, 2024464The US has been in talks with Caricom states and Haitian officials to establish a council that would pave the...
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FundsChief of UN aid agency in Gaza calls EU funds ‘absolutely critical’ but the bloc wants an auditFebruary 12, 2024399BRUSSELS (AP) — The head of the U.N. agency that delivers most aid to people in Gaza expressed guarded optimism...
FundsUS cut UNRWA funds but Blinken says Gaza claims not verifiedJanuary 31, 2024514Anthony Blinken's comments come following the start of an independent investigation by UNRWA into the allegations US Secretary of State...
FundsRepublican lawmaker introduces bill to block all funds for UN Palestinian aid agencyJanuary 30, 2024401A Republican lawmaker has introduced legislation to permanently block the United States from providing funds for the United Nations agency...