United Nations

  • Sep 15, 2011
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Nuclear concerns make more sanctions on Iran likely

Statements by the United States, United Kingdom, Germany and France at the IAEA board meeting in...

Iran
  • Sep 15, 2011
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Transparency is key to boost private climate flows

The UN Development Programme (UNDP) yesterday launched new guidelines to help developing...

International
  • Sep 12, 2011
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Embassy storming highlights Israeli regional isolation

The Israeli government is today discussing with Cairo the return of Israel's ambassador after the...

Israel
  • Sep 8, 2011
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Fundamentals point to long-term high food prices

World food prices remained largely stable in August, despite volatility in financial markets and...

International
  • Sep 7, 2011
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Climate change-related funds pose reporting challenge

Flows of finance to developing countries to mitigate and adapt to climate change often suffer...

International
  • Sep 5, 2011
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UN scandal exacerbates Haitian power vacuum

The Uruguayan Defence Ministry yesterday announced the repatriation of five peace-keeping troops...

Haiti
  • Aug 31, 2011
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Prospects for climate change in the fourth quarter

With several interim meetings concluded without major progress, international climate policy...

International
  • Aug 26, 2011
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Attack on UN pushes Nigeria away from Boko Haram talks

Reports today suggest an unconfirmed number of deaths, and dozens of injuries, following a bomb...

Nigeria