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Coronavirus outbreak: India reacts sharply to UN body representative's remarks
Of late, India has been raising its voice on the international fora on the issue.
Crowded refugee camps make Rohingyas vulnerable to virus outbreak
There have been no reported cases of infection in the camps yet, but officials remain concerned
A political pardon
Sri Lankan president Gotabaya Rajapaksa's decision to pardon the solider is not only deeply disappointing but also sends wrong signal to UN
Covid-19 is this century’s global inflection point
In the post-Covid-19 world the institutions of global governance would have to be revisited and remodelled
Millions at risk of dying if virus spreads unchecked, UN chief says
Guterres said the focus should be on helping the most vulnerable: low income workers and small and medium-sized businesses
UN calls off meetings due to Covid19 outbreak
The council was "still functioning" despite abandoning its remaining sessions for the week, officials said
UN informs personnel with travel history to Covid19 hit nations to stay home
In Geneva, UN personnel were notified of how the UN aims to maintain essential activities, while postponing or cancelling other activities
Global economic slowdown likely in the wake of Coronavirus
World economy takes a hit with coronavirus epidemic
Ensure people's rights are respected while in lockdown, UN says
UN rights chief says the response to the COVID-19 disease caused must place human dignity and rights at its centre.
Coronavirus wipes $50 billion off global exports in February
Concerns about the long-term disruption to supply chains in China has left many companies fearful that their own output may soon be affected