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UN civilian protection principle strengthened by Libya
Last year was a watershed for the 'responsibility to protect' (R2P) principle, marking both the...
United NationsPoverty dimensions challenge policymakers globally
Worsening economic conditions and expanding austerity programmes, especially in developed...
InternationalDurban Platform sets global climate mandate
Delegates met in Durban for the 17th Conference of Parties to the UN Framework Convention on...
InternationalNew sanctions should delay Israeli attack on Iran
President Barack Obama said yesterday that the United States would work with Israel and other...
IsraelCash transfers ease global food pressure
A new study on the relationship between food prices and political unrest will be presented today...
InternationalEmergency response cannot fix chronic crisis in Africa
The UN in August announced an official famine status for parts of central and southern Somalia....
AfricaGlobal food price volatility hurts poor importers
Global food prices declined by 4.0% between September and October, the UN Food and Agriculture...
InternationalNational interest limits global options on population
On October 31, global population will reach 7 billion, according to the UN Population Fund...
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