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Ban announces independent review of UN-backed climate body
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Tuesday, 09 March 2010
Ban announces independent review of UN-backed climate body
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and the head of the United Nations-backed panel tasked with preparing regular scientific reports on the impact of climate change today announced that the body, which is facing growing attacks from global warming sceptics, will undergo an independent and comprehensive review.Read Full Article ...
 
UN health agency funds urgent medical supplies in landslide-hit Uganda
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Tuesday, 09 March 2010
UN health agency funds urgent medical supplies in landslide-hit Uganda
The United Nations World Health Organization (WHO) is sending $50,000 in emergency funding to Uganda where deadly mudslides and flooding have left hundreds of ...
 
As Gaza blockade nears 1,000-day milestone, UN official warns situation worsens
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Tuesday, 09 March 2010
As Gaza blockade nears 1,000-day milestone, UN official warns situation worsens
The situation in the Gaza Strip is becoming increasingly dire as the Israeli blockade approaches its 1,000th day, allowing an illegal economy to flourish, the ...
 
New UN satellite standards to boost communications in emergencies
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Tuesday, 09 March 2010
New UN satellite standards to boost communications in emergencies
New radiocommunication standards for satellite services that could be used to save greater lives in the wake of natural disasters have been approved, the Unite...
 
General Assembly President travels to Asia for two-nation tour
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Tuesday, 09 March 2010
General Assembly President travels to Asia for two-nation tour
The President of the General Assembly is on his way to the Republic of Korea and the Philippines for talks with senior officials from both countries that will ...
 
In Gaza, UN teams destroy unexploded ordnance with white phosphorus
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Tuesday, 09 March 2010
In Gaza, UN teams destroy unexploded ordnance with white phosphorus
Special United Nations bomb disposal units today successfully destroyed two unexploded ordnance (UXO) containing white phosphorus in the Gaza Strip, the first ...
 
Myanmar: Secretary-General voices concern at new electoral laws
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Tuesday, 09 March 2010
Myanmar: Secretary-General voices concern at new electoral laws
New electoral laws unveiled by authorities in Myanmar do not meet United Nations expectations of what is required for an inclusive political process in the Asi...
 
Ban voices concern about lack of progress on key issues in Sri Lanka
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Monday, 08 March 2010
Ban voices concern about lack of progress on key issues in Sri Lanka
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today expressed concerns about the lack of progress on political reconciliation, the treatment of internally displaced persons (I...
 
UN health body issues first-ever guidelines on procuring safe malaria medicines
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Monday, 08 March 2010
UN health body issues first-ever guidelines on procuring safe malaria medicines
The United Nations World Health Organization (WHO) today issued new guidelines for malaria treatment, marking the first time the agency has released guidance o...
 
UN holds memorial for staff killed in Haiti earthquake
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Monday, 08 March 2010
UN holds memorial for staff killed in Haiti earthquake
United Nations staff and family members of the 101 personnel who perished in the Haiti earthquake are gathering in New York today for a ceremony to honour the ...
 
UN rights chief calls for new approach to end cycle of violence in Nigeria
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Monday, 08 March 2010
UN rights chief calls for new approach to end cycle of violence in Nigeria
The United Nations human rights chief said today she was appalled by the latest "massacre" of hundreds of villagers in northern Nigeria, and called for authori...
 
UN expert calls for culturally sensitive reforms for indigenous people in Australia
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Monday, 08 March 2010
UN expert calls for culturally sensitive reforms for indigenous people in Australia
Despite recent advancements in tackling the human rights of indigenous people in Australia, an independent United Nations expert today called on the country's ...
 
UN and aid partners call for $60 million to help 110,000 Congolese refugees
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Monday, 08 March 2010
UN and aid partners call for $60 million to help 110,000 Congolese refugees
The United Nations and its partners today launched an appeal for just under $60 million to help more than 100,000 refugees from the northwest of the Democratic...
 
West African farmers receive boost from UN organic food exporting initiative
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Monday, 08 March 2010
West African farmers receive boost from UN organic food exporting initiative
Some 5,000 West African farmers are reaping the rewards from a United Nations scheme aimed at helping them export produce to the growing organic food market in...
 
Secretary-General leads UN tribute to colleagues killed in Haitian quake
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Monday, 08 March 2010
Secretary-General leads UN tribute to colleagues killed in Haitian quake
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today led United Nations staff and the family and friends of personnel who perished in the Haitian earthquake in honouring the me...
 
Iraqi Christians fleeing religious violence in Mosul receive UN support
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Monday, 08 March 2010
Iraqi Christians fleeing religious violence in Mosul receive UN support
The United Nations and local authorities in northern Iraq are providing food, hygiene kits, kerosene and other humanitarian aid to hundreds of Christian famili...
 
Shift in telecoms regulations could spur economic growth, UN report says
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Monday, 08 March 2010
Shift in telecoms regulations could spur economic growth, UN report says
New approaches in regulating information and communication technology (ICT) could help to stimulate investment and growth in rolling out new networks and upgra...
 
Progress on women's rights will help achieve global development goals - Migiro
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Monday, 08 March 2010
Progress on women's rights will help achieve global development goals - Migiro
Significant progress in realizing women's rights is crucial to achieving sustainable development and the globally agreed targets to slash poverty, hunger, illi...
 
Ban to visit Israel and occupied Palestinian territories later this month
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Monday, 08 March 2010
Ban to visit Israel and occupied Palestinian territories later this month
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon will visit Israel, the West Bank and the Gaza Strip after attending next week's meeting in Moscow on the Middle East peace proces...
 
Head of UN mission in Haiti says humanitarian aid will be needed until 2011
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Monday, 08 March 2010
Head of UN mission in Haiti says humanitarian aid will be needed until 2011
Nearly two months after Haiti was struck by a catastrophic earthquake, the top United Nations official there says the country is moving towards recovery and re...
 
UN honours Gates Foundation and Asian lawmakers' group with population award
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Monday, 08 March 2010
UN honours Gates Foundation and Asian lawmakers' group with population award
The United Nations is recognizing the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and the Asian Forum of Parliamentarians on Population and Development with this year's...
 
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