United Nations

  • Jun 3, 2008
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SYRIA/UN: IAEA to inspect suspected nuclear site

Officials from the IAEA will visit Syria on June 22-24 to examine allegations that it was engaged...

Syria
  • May 29, 2008
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IRAN: Larijani elected Majlis speaker

Ali Larijani was yesterday elected speaker of the new Majlis formed after the March elections.

Iran
  • May 27, 2008
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BURMA: Junta legitimacy is under threat

International efforts to help victims of Cyclone Nargis were today being stepped up, following a...

Burma
  • May 27, 2008
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IRAN/UN: IAEA expresses nuclear arms concerns

The IAEA yesterday expressed concerns about Iran's nuclear research in unusually strong terms in...

Iran
  • May 27, 2008
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RUSSIA/GEORGIA: UN says Russia downed Georgian drone

A UN Observer Mission in Georgia (UNOMIG) report released yesterday concludes that a Russian...

Russia
  • May 23, 2008
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BURMA: UN reports apparent breakthrough on aid workers

The junta has agreed to allow aid workers of all nationalities into the country to help cyclone...

Burma
  • May 23, 2008
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SINGAPORE/MALAYSIA: Court rules on disputed island

The International Court of Justice today awarded Singapore sovereignty over a disputed island...

Singapore
  • May 22, 2008
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BURMA: UN secretary-general arrives for talks

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today arrived in Burma, almost three weeks after a cyclone...

Burma