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UN criticism prompts judicial joust in Argentina
The Foreign Ministry yesterday presented an "energetic protest" to the UN over the criticisms of...
ArgentinaSyria diplomatic and military impasse prevails for now
Rebel fighters have captured much of the Dabaa military base near Qusayr, not far from the...
SyriaWeather events threaten global food price stability
The Food Price Index (FPI) calculated by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) rose 0.8% in...
InternationalFrench 'exit' raises pressure over Mali transition
French troops began a major operation north of Gao on April 7. Paris had earlier this year stated...
Mali'Human development' limits require global overhaul
The UN Development Programme (UNDP) has published an annual Human Development Report (HDR) since...
InternationalGlobal value chains links to development highlighted
A conspicuous feature of globalisation is the decentralisation of production, which has absorbed...
InternationalNew global food price level poses policy questions
Food prices in the coming decade will be, on average, 10%-30% higher than in the past ten years,...
InternationalGood harvests point to stable food prices this year
After a major cereals price hike in 2012, food prices have stabilised since November of last...
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