United Nations

  • Nov 18, 2005
  • 1 min read

ETHIOPIA/ERITREA: UN fears troop levels risk conflict

The UN Security Council will probably adopt a resolution next week putting pressure on the two...

Ethiopia
  • Nov 17, 2005
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IVORY COAST: UN sanctions loom as PM debate drags on

The UN Security Council warned yesterday that the country could face sanctions, perhaps as soon...

Ivory Coast
  • Nov 11, 2005
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IRAN/RUSSIA/EU/US/UN: Nuclear deal may avert referral

IAEA Director-General Mohammed El Baradei suggested at a meeting with key states yesterday that a...

Iran
  • Nov 11, 2005
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LIBERIA: Johnson-Sirleaf is poised for historic win

With more than 90% of the vote tallied yesterday, Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf appeared set to defeat...

Liberia
  • Nov 7, 2005
  • 6 min read

INTERNATIONAL: Human rights and business pose dilemmas

The UN Commission on Human Rights on April 20 adopted a resolution on 'Human rights and...

International
  • Nov 7, 2005
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GUINEA: Political reform could thaw donor relations

Local elections -- supported by funds from international donors -- will be held on December 18....

Guinea
  • Nov 7, 2005
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IRAN/EU: Tehran offers new nuclear talks

EU foreign ministers are today reviewing policy towards Iran, including its nuclear programme, in...

Iran
  • Nov 7, 2005
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CONGO-KINSHASA: UN visit highlights election threats

A delegation from the UN Security Council visited the Democratic Republic of the Congo on...

Congo-Kinshasa