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ISIS Threat: 25,000 Children Starving in Sinjar Mountains [Photos]

Over 40,000 people are trapped in the mountains between Sinjar and Tal Afar as both towns are now controlled by the Islamic State.

Aug 6, 2014

Commonwealth Games 2014: Royal Trio Enjoy Their Day Out at the Games [Photos]

After Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh caught up on some live action at the games in Glasgow, the royal trio of William, Harry and Katherine were spotted in the athletes village, interacting with athletes and participating in a UNICEF charity event.

Jul 30, 2014

One Direction Singer Gets Death Threat: Zayn Malik Not Deleting #FreePalestine Tweet

Zayn Malik, one of the singers of popular English-Irish pop boy band One Direction, might not have thought that he would get death threats and abuse for his support for the #FreePalestine social media campaign but he received lots of flak from his followers.

Jul 28, 2014

Indian Corporate Sector Urged to Join Hands with Government to Provide Toilets to Each Household

Indian corporate sector should help the Union government to provide toilets to every family under a national project, stated Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan on Monday.

Jul 28, 2014

Israeli soldiers search a Palestinian youth during an operation to locate three Israeli teens in the West Bank city of Hebron June 16 2014.

Gaza Death Toll Crosses 1,000; Will This Become Israel's Deadliest Conflict?

Casualties on both sides are rising fast enough for the conflict to surpass previous Israel conflicts, not just with Gaza, in the last decade.

Jul 28, 2014

Amitabh Bachchan honoured by UNICEF for spreading polio awareness

New Delhi, July 28 (ANI): Bollywood superstar and UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, Amitabh Bachchan, was felicitated by the organisation_s representatives for India, for the actor_s active role in spreading awareness for polio immunisation. UNICEF representative for India, Louis Georges Arsenault, while addressing the felicitation ceremony held in New Delhi said India_s victory over polio is a huge credit to those who painstakingly mobilised communities for polio vaccination and continue to do so even today.

Jul 28, 2014

A Palestinian family gathers inside their damaged home, which police said was targeted in an Israeli air strike, in Gaza City.

Top UN Agencies Concerned over Safety of Women, Children in Gaza

As hospitals get filled with civilians with war injuries, women and children are most at risk, according to UN agencies.

Jul 27, 2014

Bangladesh PM vows to work closely with UK to strengthen partnership

Dhaka, July 27 (ANI): Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina vowed to work closely with Britain to build strong partnership between the two nations. Hasina was addressing a news conference in Dhaka city after she concluded a three-day official tour to UK for the Girl Summit. At the invitation of her British counterpart David Cameron and UNICEF executive director Anthony Lake, the Bangladesh premier visited the UK from July 21 to July 23. Terming her UK visit as successful, Hasina said bilateral relations between UK and Bangladesh would reach new heights.

Jul 27, 2014

Commonwealth Games 2014 Opening Ceremony

Commonwealth Games 2014: Glasgow Stuns the World with Breathtaking Opening Ceremony

Glasgow put on show a spectacular opening ceremony at Celtic Park on Wednesday.

Jul 24, 2014

Commonwealth Games 2014 Opening Ceremony Live Streaming Information: Where to Watch Live Gala Show

Jul 23, 2014

Commonwealth Games 2014: Sachin Tendulkar to Feature in the Opening Ceremony in Glasgow

Former Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar to be a part of the CWG opening ceremony in Glasgow.

Jul 23, 2014

Child Marriages: 1 in Every 3 Minor Brides Lives in India, Says United Nations

One out of every three child brides in the world is in India, according to the United Nations.

Jul 22, 2014

Jon Stewart, Stephen Colbert Fight it Out to Determine Who's the Biggest Star Wars Fan

Late Night hosts fight over who's biggest star wars fan, charitable initiative Force for Change offers patrons chance to be in Ep. 7

Jul 21, 2014

Children are seen in flooded Puerto Almacen, on the outskirts of Trinidad in the northeast region of Beni department, in Bolivia

Bolivia Cuts Minimum Working Age of Children to 10 Years

In a measure to eradicate poverty, Bolivia has lowered the age for children to work to 10 years, with a condition that they should be attending schools as well.

Jul 18, 2014

Home Minister launches youth info portal on world population day 2014

New Delhi, July 17 (ANI): Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday inaugurated World Population Day 2014 celebrations in New Delhi, jointly organised by the Office of Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India and United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA). Singh launched Youth Info India, Census Info India and Census Digital Library on the occasion. The theme of World Population Day 2014 was _Investing in Young People in India_ as it is the best way to develop the competitive advantage for the country and there is an urgent need to address their concerns. Singh who was the Chief Guest said that there is also a need to create an atmosphere where they are able to pursue their goals and excel in their chosen fields.

Jul 17, 2014

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Search Results for: UNICEF

ISIS Threat: 25,000 Children Starving in Sinjar Mountains [Photos]

Commonwealth Games 2014: Royal Trio Enjoy Their Day Out at the Games [Photos]

One Direction Singer Gets Death Threat: Zayn Malik Not Deleting #FreePalestine Tweet

Indian Corporate Sector Urged to Join Hands with Government to Provide Toilets to Each Household

Gaza Death Toll Crosses 1,000; Will This Become Israel's Deadliest Conflict?

Amitabh Bachchan honoured by UNICEF for spreading polio awareness

Top UN Agencies Concerned over Safety of Women, Children in Gaza

Bangladesh PM vows to work closely with UK to strengthen partnership

Commonwealth Games 2014: Glasgow Stuns the World with Breathtaking Opening Ceremony

Commonwealth Games 2014 Opening Ceremony Live Streaming Information: Where to Watch Live Gala Show

Commonwealth Games 2014: Sachin Tendulkar to Feature in the Opening Ceremony in Glasgow

Child Marriages: 1 in Every 3 Minor Brides Lives in India, Says United Nations

Jon Stewart, Stephen Colbert Fight it Out to Determine Who's the Biggest Star Wars Fan

Bolivia Cuts Minimum Working Age of Children to 10 Years

Home Minister launches youth info portal on world population day 2014

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

Deepika Padukone is a sight to behold in velvet gown; attends Academy Museum Gala with Selena Gomez, Dua Lip [see pics]