The only UN chief to have emerged from the ranks of its staff, former UN Secretary-General…
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Brazil’s 200-year-old national museum hit by huge fire
A fire has gutted the National Museum of Brazil in Rio de Janeiro, the oldest scientific…
US ends aid to Palestinian refugee agency Unrwa
The United States is ending all funding for the UN's Palestinian refugee agency, the US State…
Putin softens pension reforms after outcry
Russian President Vladimir Putin has softened plans to reform pensions following angry protests and a slump…
Israel to allow 500,000 civilians to carry guns
Israel has relaxed the country's restrictions on gun licenses, in a move that could make up…
Former UN Leader Kofi Annan dies at 80
Kofi Annan, the former secretary-general of the United Nations has died. He was 80 years old.…