United Nations

  • Nov 12, 2015
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UN scandal will hinder resumption of Libya talks

Former UN Envoy Bernardino Leon's new job in the UAE is causing headaches for the UN in Libya

Libya
  • Nov 6, 2015
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Stalled dialogue will 'freeze' Libya conflict

After a year of efforts, Libya's dialogue has stalled

Libya
  • Oct 21, 2015
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Latin America's patchy MDGs record could deteriorate

Lower commodity prices and slowing growth risk reversing earlier gains as the focus turns to sustainable development

Latin America
  • Oct 16, 2015
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Security Council seat indicates Japan's good standing

Japan has been elected to the UN Security Council for a record eleventh term

Japan
  • Oct 16, 2015
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Ambitious UN global goals may falter in execution

The UN has agreed a new set of goals to replace the Millenium Development Goals, but the new ones seem overly ambitious

International
  • Sep 28, 2015
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ICJ ruling will have mixed impact in Bolivia, Chile

The ruling may shore up Morales's re-election ambitions, but is a further blow to Bachelet's plummeting popularity

Bolivia
  • Sep 25, 2015
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ICJ will hear Bolivia/Chile Pacific access case

The ongoing case will only consider the obligation to negotiate, but it is a boost for La Paz and a blow to Santiago

Bolivia
  • Sep 22, 2015
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Syria aid boost will not stem refugee flows to Europe

Europe's migrant problems have focussed international attention on the aid response to Syria's refugee crisis

Syria