United Nations

  • Mar 20, 2003
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IRAQ: Huge economic challenges after Saddam

The new Iraqi government is likely to be burdened by high expectations, domestically and...

Iraq
  • Mar 19, 2003
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CHINA: Global engagement demands new foreign policy

Newly appointed Foreign Minister Li Zhaoxing is continuing to urge diplomatic efforts to avoid a...

China
  • Mar 19, 2003
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INTERNATIONAL: War outcome will test Blair-Bush axis

The UK House of Commons last night gave its approval for military action against Iraq. The vote...

International
  • Mar 17, 2003
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AFRICA: Water management essential to break poverty

Yesterday was 'Africa Day' at the third World Water Forum (3rd WWF) in Kyoto....

  • Mar 14, 2003
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AFRICA: Iraq war mars growth, diplomatic outlook

The potential outbreak of war will further curtail the economic growth impulse in the region at...

Iraq
  • Mar 13, 2003
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LATIN AMERICA: Digital divide widens

A recent report by the UN Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean suggests that...

Latin America
  • Mar 13, 2003
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UNITED KINGDOM: Blair problems as UN diplomacy fails

London continues to seek for support for a second UN resolution prior to engaging in military...

United Kingdom
  • Mar 12, 2003
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UGANDA: Peace distant despite ceasefire

President Yoweri Museveni on March 10 declared a five-day ceasefire to allow talks to take place...

Uganda