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UNITED NATIONS, November 26. /TASS/: Russia calls on the United Nations to monitor damage done to various countries by the United States’ and the European Union’s unilateral sanction imposed in bypassing the United Nations Security Council, Russian Permanent Representative to the United Nations Vasily Nebenzya said on Wednesday at a UN Security Council informal meeting on the issue of illegal unilateral sanctions.

The meeting was convened at the initiative of Russia, China, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Niger, and South Africa.

UNITED NATIONS, Nov 25 (APP): International donors pledged financial and political support for Afghanistan’s peace process at the 2020 Afghanistan Conference in Geneva while calling for a sustainable ceasefire to help the war-torn country rebuild and heal after decades of conflict.

“Today, I believe, is a good day for Afghanistan, and for the people of Afghanist, head of the UN Assistance Mission for Afghanistan (UNAMA), told a news conference in Geneva.

NEW YORK, Nov. 24 (Xinhua) -- New York State's total COVID-19 hospitalizations are up 128 percent in three weeks, from 1,253 earlier this month to 2,856, and "serious caution" is called for over this Thanksgiving, Governor Andrew Cuomo told his press briefing on Tuesday.

"By the current rate of increase in COVID, we're gonna see a major spike," said Cuomo, noting that the 30-day-strong holiday season is already in sight, where people used to get together and celebrate, a main force fueling the spread of the coronavirus.

NEW YORK (AP) — Don’t even think of putting the mask away anytime soon.

Despite the expected arrival of COVID-19 vaccines in just a few weeks, it could take several months — probably well into 2021 — before things get back to something close to normal in the U.S. and Americans can once again go to the movies, cheer at an NBA game or give Grandma a hug.

UNITED NATIONS, Nov. 23 (Xinhua) -- The UN Children's Fund (UNICEF) is working with more than 350 partners, including major airlines, shipping lines and logistics associations from around the world, to deliver COVID-19 vaccines to over 92 countries, as soon as doses become available, the agency said on Monday.

Etleva Kadilli, director of UNICEF Supply Division, highlighted the importance of the partnership to ensure capacity for the massive undertaking.

NEW YORK, Nov 22 (APP): Former United States (US) National Security Adviser John Bolton has called on Republican Party leadership to condemn President Donald Trump’s post-election behaviour as “inexcusable” for the sake of the party.

Bolton, a conservative republican who served the Trump administration, told CNN’s “State of the Union” news programme on Sunday said that describing the president’s efforts to overturn the November 3, election results as a “nonviolent attempt at coup” gives “Trump too much credit.”

UNITED NATIONS, Nov 22 (APP): A virtual joint meeting of the UN Economic and Social Council and the Peace-building Commission has discussed ways to forge solidarity and develop conflict-sensitive responses to the coronavirus pandemic, with the ECOSOC chief underscoring the need for urgent action.

UNITED NATIONS, Nov 22 (APP): UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has condemned Saturday’s rocket attacks into the heart of Kabul that killed at least eight civilians and wounded many more.

The rockets reportedly were fired from vehicles, hitting several densely populated areas in the capital city. The ISIL/Da’esh affiliate in Afghanistan has claimed responsibility, according to media reports which cited intelligence sources.

21 Nov 2020; MEMO: The UN human rights office, the United States, and several European countries on Friday criticised the arrest of three members of a prominent Egyptian rights group after a meeting with diplomats in Cairo.

UNITED NATIONS, Nov. 20 (Xinhua) -- United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Friday that a global coalition for net zero emissions by 2050 is taking shape, while calling for more action on the climatic front.

"A great and growing global coalition for net zero emissions by 2050 is taking shape," the UN chief told reporters at a hybrid press conference held at the UN headquarters in New York.

Guterres will meet with G20 leaders online over the weekend.