United Nations

  • Mar 8, 2013
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North Korea tensions rise, but not yet critical

The UN Security Council yesterday voted to implement sanctions in response to Pyongyang's...

North Korea
  • Mar 7, 2013
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Food prices stable amid tepid global economy

Global food prices fell 0.1% month-on-month in February, the UN Food and Agriculture Organization...

International
  • Mar 5, 2013
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China, though angry, will dilute North Korea sanctions

South Korea's foreign ministry today reported "significant progress" in UN Security...

North Korea
  • Feb 28, 2013
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Global value chains are key for development

GVCs --- with transnational corporations at their head -- corresponded to approximately 80% of...

International
  • Feb 27, 2013
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Iran nuclear dialogue should contain tensions

Iran's chief negotiator Saeed Jalili today described the latest round of talks with the...

Iran
  • Jan 30, 2013
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Mali woes may revitalise Western Sahara resolution

Ross arrives in Moscow today as part of his drive to build international support for the...

Western Sahara
  • Jan 28, 2013
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Pyongyang's nuclear test threat sinks engagement hopes

On January 22, the UNSC unanimously condemned Pyongyang's December 12 rocket launch and tightened...

North Korea
  • Jan 24, 2013
  • 1 min read

ICJ gains salience in Latin American disputes

Latin America