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ON THIS DAY: UN adopts convention on the rights of the child (1989)

On 20 November 1989, the United Nations General Assembly formally adopted the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC), which is a landmark...

ON THIS DAY: Kofi Annan presents plan for Cyprus issue (2002)

On 11 November 2002, United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan formally presented his long-awaited Annan Plan for the resolution of the Cyprus issue — one...

Cyprus calls for stronger UN framework to protect journalists

Cyprus has called for a stronger legal framework, the promotion of digital literacy and international cooperation to protect journalists worldwide, the island’s Permanent Representative...

ON THIS DAY: The United Nations was founded (1945)

On 24 October 1945, the United Nations was founded following the devastation of World War II. Created to maintain peace, foster cooperation, and uphold...

Europeans likely to initiate UN sanctions process on Iran on Thursday

Britain, France and Germany are likely to begin the process of reimposing UN sanctions on Iran on Thursday, but hope Tehran will provide commitments over its...

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Cyprus-based Hamas operative linked to alleged terror plot in Israel

A man of Arab origin residing in Cyprus and...

Crete arrest links Hamas suspect to Cyprus investigations

A 37-year-old foreign national of Palestinian origin was arrested...

Cyprus and France to sign SOFA agreement on Monday

Cyprus and France are set to sign a Status...

DISY, Direct Democracy defend House Presidency deal

DISY and Direct Democracy have responded to criticism over...
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