United Nations

  • Sep 25, 2013
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Brazil's Rousseff calls for UN role to curb spying

In her opening speech at the UN General Assembly yesterday, Rousseff condemned as "untenable"...

Brazil
  • Sep 4, 2013
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Moscow could join UN anti-Assad vote

Russian President Vladimir Putin today suggested he could back military intervention in Syria...

Russia
  • Aug 28, 2013
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West prepares ground for limited strikes on Syria

The UN Security Council will today consider a UK resolution to authorise 'necessary measures to...

Syria
  • 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