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Nikki Haley accuses NYT of publishing 'incorrect story' on 'expensive curtains at her house' despite knowing 'actual facts'

Nikki Haley, the US Ambassador to the UN, on Thursday slammed The New York Times for publishing a wrong story about expensive curtains at her official residence despite knowing the actual facts.

United Nations report points out alarming level of reprisals against human rights defenders in India and China

India, China, Russia and Myanmar are among several countries named in a report by UN chief Antonio Guterres that details an "alarming" level of harsh reprisals and intimidation against those who cooperate with the United Nations on human rights issues.

Pro-Khalistan groups hold demonstration outside UN headquarters, call for referendum on self-determination

Pro-Khalistan groups have held a demonstration outside the UN headquarters in New York calling on the world body to support a referendum for self-determination.

UN chief acknowledges 'quiet diplomacy' to bring India, Pakistan to dialogue table

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres acknowledged on Tuesday that he was engaged in quiet diplomacy to promote a dialogue on Kashmir

Women, girls form nearly 3/4 of all human trafficking victims, says new report

A UN report has found that nearly three-quarters of all human trafficking victims are women and girls and that trafficked men and boys are typically used as forced labourers, soldiers and slaves.

International yoga day: Image of posture projected on UN headquarters in New York

The image of a yoga posture was projected onto the UN headquarters as the world body geared up to host the second International Day of Yoga on Tuesday.

Celina Jaitley says she'll fight for LGBT rights despite threats

The 32-year-old former Miss India came to U.N. headquarters to promote the UN's Free and Equal campaign championing equality