United Nations

  • May 16, 2011
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FDI growth brings mixed fortunes to world's poorest

Foreign direct investment (FDI) in the 48 Least Developed Countries (LDCs) has been rising...

LDCs
  • May 13, 2011
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At UN, Moscow condones Iranian arms sales to Syria

Russian diplomats are trying to block the release of a UN Security Council (UNSC) experts' report...

Russia
  • May 11, 2011
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Violence reflects unresolved Sudan North-South issues

More than 80 people were killed when suspected northern insurgents were repelled after mounting...

Sudan
  • May 5, 2011
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Libya stalemate shapes Russia's stances on UNSC, Syria

Russia's UN ambassador yesterday criticised as "unacceptable" any attempt to go beyond the...

Russia
  • May 5, 2011
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Global food prices face continuing upward pressure

Global food prices remained virtually stable in April, with the UN...

International
  • May 3, 2011
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FDI fails to diversify LDC economies

Foreign direct investment (FDI) flows to the world's poorest 48 countries increased vigorously in...

LDCs
  • Apr 28, 2011
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Global FDI increasingly depends on emerging markets

Global foreign direct investment (FDI) outflows rose by 13.2% in 2010, to 1.3 trillion dollars,...

International
  • Apr 27, 2011
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Informal cooperation grows on global migration

Migration is a major issue causing irritation between sending and receiving countries, and there...

International