United Nations

  • Aug 16, 2013
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North Korea's aid deficit weighs towards re-engagement

The UN yesterday appealed for humanitarian aid donations to North Korea.

North Korea
  • Jul 29, 2013
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Slow Latin America growth raises political challenges

In new economic forecasts released on July 24, the UN Economic Commission for Latin America and...

Latin America
  • Jul 29, 2013
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African armies are ill-equipped for UN combat role

The mandating and gradual operationalisation of an offensive Intervention Brigade as part of UN...

Africa
  • Jul 26, 2013
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Haiti cholera report set to undermine UN mission

The cholera epidemic that has caused some 8,000 deaths since 2010 was most likely caused by UN...

Haiti
  • Jul 25, 2013
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Growth warnings as ECLAC cuts Latin America forecast

ECLAC yesterday cut its regional growth forecast for 2013 to 3.0%, down from 3.5% in April,...

Latin America
  • Jul 24, 2013
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Fruitless Russo-Georgian Geneva talks may peter out

The Geneva International Discussions are the only format engaging the EU, UN and Organization for...

Georgia
  • Jul 5, 2013
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Tighter Iran sanactions may prove counter-productive

A new round of US sanctions on Iran came into effect on July 1.

Iran
  • Jun 28, 2013
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Global food security faces mounting risks

The US Department of Agriculture yesterday warned that the number of people facing food...

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