United Nations

  • Apr 5, 2006
  • 6 min read

CYPRUS/UN: Resumption of peace talks is imminent

A recent flurry of high-level political contacts presages a likely resumption of UN-sponsored...

Cyprus
  • Apr 4, 2006
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IRAN/UN: Oil weapon use would affect markets

The UN Security Council last week called on Iran to suspend uranium enrichment within 30 days....

Iran
  • Mar 31, 2006
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WEST AFRICA: Threat from Taylor is less than feared

Former President of Liberia Charles Taylor was arrested on March 29 in Nigeria and delivered to...

West Africa
  • Mar 24, 2006
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INTERNATIONAL: UN water targets unlikely to be met

The Fourth World Water Forum took place in Mexico City from March 16-22. The forum focused on...

  • Mar 17, 2006
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INTERNATIONAL/UN: Secretary-general is critical choice

This year's election of the eighth UN secretary-general will be different from previous...

International
  • Mar 14, 2006
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INTERNATIONAL: Human rights/business report divides

The report provides indications of the focus the special representative will recommend when...

International
  • Mar 14, 2006
  • 7 min read

SERBIA/UN: Milosevic demise may be good for ICTY

The trial of former Serbian leader Slobodan Milosevic at the International Criminal Tribunal for...

Serbia
  • Mar 10, 2006
  • 7 min read

IRAN/UN: Nuclear pressure likely to mount very slowly

The permanent five members of the UN Security Council (UNSC) are due to meet today ahead of full...

Iran