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China to take over UNSC rotating presidency
United Nations, May 31 (IANS) China will take over the rotating presidency of the UN Security Council in June. China will "adhere to the principle of being fair, neutral, efficient and pragmatic to ensure success of the work of the Security Council", said Li Baodong, China's permanent representative to the UN. The Council is expected to review some 30 issues, including those related to Syria, Sudan,

UN chief urges Syria to stop violence
-ANI): UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon Thursday called on Syria to stop violence, saying "the UN did not deploy in Syria just to bear witness to the slaughter of innocents. "

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ILO stresses on job crisis for youths
New York, May 31 (IBNS) Nearly 5,000 delegates on Wednesday kicked off a United Nations forum in Geneva focusing on the global jobs crisis and its impact on youth, as well as social protection and rights at work.

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Tough days ahead for new Indian Army chief Bikram Singh
He surmounted blistering attacks and challenges to his elevation but Gen Bikram Singh, who Thursday assumed command of the 1.13 million strong Indian Army has his task cut out on two fronts: restoring

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Indian Army has become more transparent, says V.K. Singh

The functioning of the Indian Army has become more transparent in the last few years and its mindset has changed, said the outgoing army chief, General V.K. Singh, Thursday. Gen. V.K. Singh Thursday

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GM signs 5-year deal to sponsor Manchester United
General Motors is still working out how it will spend the money it is saving by scrapping ads on Facebook and pulling out of the Super Bowl.

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