Tag: withdraw
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United States formally withdraws from WHO
The White House has officially moved to withdraw the United States from the World Health Organization (WHO), a senior administration official confirmed Tuesday, breaking ties with a global public health body in the middle of the coronavirus pandemic. The U.S. has submitted its withdrawal notification to the United Nations secretary-general, the official said. Withdrawal requires a year’s notice, so it will…
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Pakistani Writer Loses Award For Supporting Palestine
Pakistani writer Kamila Shamsie has been punished for supporting Palestinian Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement. Dortmund, the German city rescinds literary award to renowned Kamila Shamsie. According to media reports, The German city of Dortmund has withdrawn its decision to award the Pakistani writer a prize for her literary prowess beacuse she supports the…