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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 AmericaUN criticism prompts judicial joust in Argentina
The Foreign Ministry yesterday presented an "energetic protest" to the UN over the criticisms of...
ArgentinaSyria diplomatic and military impasse prevails for now
Rebel fighters have captured much of the Dabaa military base near Qusayr, not far from the...
SyriaWeather events threaten global food price stability
The Food Price Index (FPI) calculated by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) rose 0.8% in...
InternationalFrench 'exit' raises pressure over Mali transition
French troops began a major operation north of Gao on April 7.
Mali'Human development' limits require global overhaul
The UN Development Programme (UNDP) has published an annual HDR since 1990.
InternationalGlobal value chains links to development highlighted
A conspicuous feature of globalisation is the decentralisation of production, which has absorbed...
InternationalNew global food price level poses policy questions
Food prices in the coming decade will be, on average, 10%-30% higher than in the past ten years,...
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