United Nations

  • Apr 7, 2011
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INTERNATIONAL: Doha, G20 will not curb food prices

Global food prices fell 2.9% last month from their February record, the UN Food and Agriculture...

International
  • Apr 4, 2011
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LIBYA: Protracted conflict likely as questions mount

Fighting between government and opposition forces continues around Brega. More than two weeks...

Libya
  • Mar 28, 2011
  • 6 min read

INTERNATIONAL: China's wage-related advantage declines

Wage costs are an important determinant of manufacturing locations. China, notably, has been able...

International
  • Mar 28, 2011
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CHINA: UN bodies tackle Beijing over rights

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay voiced concern on Friday about the "extremely...

China
  • Mar 25, 2011
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IVORY COAST: ECOWAS calls for stronger UN measures

The UN reported today that more than 1 million have been displaced by the post-election violence...

Ivory Coast
  • Mar 21, 2011
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CHINA: Libya narrows Beijing's options

Military action against Libya by France, the United Kingdom and the United States raised the risk...

China
  • Mar 18, 2011
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LIBYA/UN: West prepares to strike after UN vote

The United States, France and the United Kingdom are planning how to enforce a no-fly zone over...

Libya
  • Mar 15, 2011
  • 7 min read

LIBYA: Qadhafi gains ground but is far from victory

Opposition forces in the eastern town of Adjabiya today braced for new attacks by forces loyal to...

Libya