United Nations
INTERNATIONAL: EMs now receive more than 50% of FDI
Developing and transition economies last year for the first time absorbed more than...
InternationalINTERNATIONAL: UN sees economic slowdown in 2011
Global growth will slow to 3.1% this year from 3.6% in 2010, before speeding up again to 3.5% in...
InternationalINTERNATIONAL: Food-related risk is limited -- for now
The US Department of Agriculture yesterday cut its forecast for corn and soya stocks, prompting...
InternationalUNITED NATIONS: Reform splits weaken Security Council
Despite renewed focus on UN Security Council (SC) reform and wide-ranging support for enlargement...
United NationsSOMALIA: AMISOM expansion will heighten tensions
The UN Security Council voted yesterday to expand the troop limit for the African Union mission...
SomaliaSYRIA/LEBANON: Assad prepares for tribunal impact
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and Qatari Emir Sheikh Hamad met in Doha on December 14 and...
SyriaIVORY COAST: UN backs Ouattara in disputed election
The UN Security Council yesterday formally recognised Alassane Ouattara as the winner of the...
Ivory CoastINTERNATIONAL: Peace consolidation criteria evolve
National governments and multilateral organisations devote considerable resources each year to...
