United Nations

  • Jun 18, 2013
  • 2 min read

Global protectionism gets more entrenched and harmful

The WTO yesterday reported that G20 economies as a whole implemented over 100 trade-restrictive...

International
  • Jun 11, 2013
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Northern 'deal' raises Mali's July election prospects

Government and secular Tuareg separatist negotiators met in Burkina Faso on June 10, reaching...

Mali
  • Jun 6, 2013
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Global food price stability faces threats

Global agricultural production will increase by an annual average of 1.5% in the coming decade,...

International
  • Jun 3, 2013
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'Unlocking' investment is key global policy challenge

Global unemployment will rise to some 208 million in 2015 from the current 200 million, the...

International
  • May 28, 2013
  • 2 min read

Climate 'risk language' shift gains ground globally

Communicating climate change has long been recognised as an extremely difficult challenge.

International
  • May 6, 2013
  • 1 min read

ECLAC cuts 2013 growth forecast for Latin America

In an update of its economic forecasts released on April 23, the UN Economic Commission for Latin...

Latin America
  • May 3, 2013
  • 2 min read

UN criticism prompts judicial joust in Argentina

The Foreign Ministry yesterday presented an "energetic protest" to the UN over the criticisms of...

Argentina
  • Apr 18, 2013
  • 2 min read

Syria diplomatic and military impasse prevails for now

Rebel fighters have captured much of the Dabaa military base near Qusayr, not far from the...

Syria