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Thousands Detained in Egypt for Protesting Against President Sisi

In a rare mass display of public disapproval against Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, thousands of protesters took to the streets in several Egyptian cities last week.

Middle EastSushmita RoySeptember 25, 2019

UN Backs India’s Launch of Global Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure

As the frequency and impact of natural disasters increase around the world, Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India launched a global coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure at the UN Climate Action Summit in New York on Tuesday.

UN NewsSushmita RoySeptember 24, 2019