United Nations
North Korea's aid deficit weighs towards re-engagement
The UN yesterday appealed for humanitarian aid donations to North Korea.
North KoreaSlow Latin America growth raises political challenges
In new economic forecasts released on July 24, the UN Economic Commission for Latin America and...
Latin AmericaAfrican armies are ill-equipped for UN combat role
The mandating and gradual operationalisation of an offensive Intervention Brigade as part of UN...
AfricaHaiti 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...
HaitiGrowth 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 AmericaFruitless Russo-Georgian Geneva talks may peter out
The Geneva International Discussions are the only format engaging the EU, UN and Organization for...
GeorgiaTighter Iran sanactions may prove counter-productive
A new round of US sanctions on Iran came into effect on July 1.
IranGlobal food security faces mounting risks
The US Department of Agriculture yesterday warned that the number of people facing food...
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