United Nations

  • Jul 25, 2006
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CAMBODIA: Khmer Rouge trials pose political risk

Former Khmer Rouge military leader Ta Mok was buried yesterday. The former military leader had...

Cambodia
  • Jul 19, 2006
  • 7 min read

SOUTH-EAST ASIA: Indonesia is key to tackling bird flu

The World Health Organisation confirmed Indonesia's 41st human bird flu death on July 14,...

Indonesia
  • Jul 19, 2006
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RUSSIA/NORTH KOREA: Stance contradicts grand rhetoric

North Korea's July 5 missile tests initially placed Russia in a highly advantageous diplomatic...

North Korea
  • Jul 14, 2006
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UNITED STATES: Drug control strategy may affect trade

Congress is assessing the administration's Synthetic Drug Control Strategy. A primary focus of...

United States
  • Jul 12, 2006
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RUSSIA: 'Far abroad' policy becomes proactive

Relations with Asia-Pacific, the Middle East and Latin America are assuming greater importance in...

Russia
  • Jul 10, 2006
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UGANDA: Shaky peace best outcome of LRA talks

Government representatives will hold peace talks with leaders of the rebel Lord's Resistance Army...

Uganda
  • Jul 7, 2006
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EAST TIMOR: New government will focus on elections

President Xanana Gusmao will name an interim prime minister tomorrow. Clashes between rival...

East Timor
  • Jul 5, 2006
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INTERNATIONAL: UNHCR should take leadership role

Important changes are occurring to refugee movements and international refugee policy. The UNHCR...

International