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The United Nations General Assembly overwhelmingly votes to condemn Russia's annexations of parts of Ukraine after Moscow vetoed a similar effort in the Security Council. The General Assembly approves the resolution with 143 in favor and five against, but 35 nations abstain, including China, India, South Africa and Pakistan, despite a major US diplomatic effort to seek clearer condemnation of Moscow. IMAGES
The UN General Assembly votes in favour of suspending Russia from the UN Human Rights Council as punishment for the invasion of Ukraine. Of the 193 members of the assembly, 93 vote in favor of suspension while 24 vote against and 58 abstain, suggesting weakening international unity against Russia. IMAGES
The UN General Assembly adopts a new non-binding resolution that demands an "immediate" halt to Russia's war in Ukraine. In a vote at UN headquarters in New York, 140 countries voted in favor, 38 abstained and five voted against the measure. IMAGES
The United Nations General Assembly observeS a minute of silence for Ukraine as it openS a special emergency session to discuss whether to condemn Russia's invasion of its neighbor. IMAGES
The UN General Assembly overwhelmingly passes a non-binding resolution demanding an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza -- a call the paralyzed Security Council has so far failed to make, piling pressure on Israel and Washington. The body, which includes all 193 UN member nations, voted 153 in favor of the resolution, exceeding the 140 or so countries that have routinely backed resolutions condemning Russia for its invasion of Ukraine. Ten countries, including the United States and Israel, voted against, while 23 abstained. IMAGES
Supporters of Zambian President Lungu hold a rally in Lusaka during a tense presidential race, which has been marked by clashes between rival supporters. The presidential election will take place on Thursday. IMAGES.
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