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UN team meets Rohingyas in Jammu as BJP protests

A two-member team of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) met Rohingya Muslims at a slum in Jammu amid a heated debate whether the illegally settled immigrants be provided......

US embassy in Dhaka to resume visa services this week

The US was looking forward to working closely with Bangladesh's interim government and strengthening ties with Dhaka on a range of issues, a top American diplomat said on Monday. IMAGE: People......

Katrina: US accepts UN help

Faced with criticismon the slow pace of aid for victims of Hurricane Katrina, the United States has accepted the United Nations' offer of help.A small UN coordination teamreached Washingtonon......

UN refugee chief quits over sex scandal

Ruud Lubbers, the former Dutch prime minister, on Sunday resigned as the UN High Commissioner for Refugees over a sexual harassment scandal.Lubbers' resignation was sent to Secretary-General Kofi......

Turkey politics heats up over delay in post-quake rescue

Rescuers pulled out children on Friday (local time) from the rubble of the Turkey-Syria earthquake as the toll crossed 24,000, reported The Sydney Morning Herald (SMH). IMAGE: A woman reacts as......

Online game to raise awareness on refugee issue

The English version of an award-winning United Nations online game aimed at raising awareness about refugee situations by putting players in the position of a person forced to flee their home has......

Jolie, Clint Eastwood, Walken: A day out in Hollywood

Get your lowdown on what your favourite Hollywood stars have been up to. Actress and special envoy of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), Angelina Jolie, waves as she arrives at a global......

Angelina Jolie meets Pak flood victims

Get your low down on what's happening in the world of Hollywood, right here! Hollywood star Angelina Jolie, who recently donated USD 100,000 for victims of Pakistan's devastating floods, on......

Robert Downey Jr, wife welcome baby girl

Get your lowdown on what's going on in the world of Hollywood, right here! Photograph: Mark Blinch/Reuters Hollywood superstar Robert Downey Jr and wife Susan have welcomed their second......

What's the Aashiqui star's Afghan link?

'They didn't speak Hindi or English, but love is a universal language.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Anu Aggarwal/Instagram Anu Aggarwal, who shot to fame with movies like Aashiqui and King Uncle,......

What cricket's world body must do to make it global sport...

ICC banks heavily on migrants to fuel cricket's growth in Germany IMAGE: Virat Kohli of India poses for selfies with fans. Photograph: Ryan Pierse/Getty Images Often criticised for not being......

Late evening kick-offs for ISL weekend double headers

IMAGE: ATK’s players celebrate a goal in this file picture. In the upcoming season of the ISL, while the regular weekday fixture will start at 7:30 pm start, the double headers on weekends,......

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