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External intervention could accelerate Syria conflict
France proposed today that the UN Security Council consider establishing humanitarian corridors...
SyriaGlobal cereal prices to remain firm despite high stock
The food price index calculated by the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) rose by 1.9%...
InternationalGlobal food price volatility raises new concerns
UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Director-General Jose Graziano today warned that the...
InternationalRussia will hinder Arab League's Syria plan at UN
Syrian government troops battled militants near the capital today as Arab League...
SyriaGlobal FDI set to slow down this year
Global FDI rose by 17% last year from 2010, reaching 1.51 trillion dollars, the UN Conference on...
InternationalUN civilian protection principle strengthened by Libya
Last year was a watershed for the 'responsibility to protect' (R2P) principle, marking both the...
United NationsFood prices could face renewed pressure later in 2012
The Food Price Index calculated by the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) dropped 2.4%...
InternationalPoverty variation challenges policymakers globally
Worsening economic conditions and expanding austerity programmes, especially in developed...
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