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(October 2008)
31 October 2008
Women
Rwandan Widows: Healing from the 1994 Genocide
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Today's Features
Panel meets on global financial crisis
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UN agencies help displaced people in eastern DRC
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Today's News
UNHCR rushes assistance to Palestinians on Iraq-Syria border
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Red Cross appeals for 9 million Swiss francs for Pakistan
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UN chief impressed with India’s progress in meeting MDG’s
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News study finds problem of trafficking within South Africa
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UNICEF warns of the dangers of outbreak of disease among displaced
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Congolese refugees cross into Uganda
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UN human rights chief is concerned about violations in DR Congo
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Ban Ki-moon calls for disengagement of forces in DR Congo
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Other Asian Languages
URDU #44: Bain Ul Aqwami Manzarnama
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URDU #43: Bain Ul Aqwami Manzarnama
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Caribbean News
The UN General Assembly again calls on the United States to end its economic, commercial and financial embargo against Cuba
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UN Calling Asia
The Philippines hosts a Global Forum on Migration and Development.
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30 October 2008
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Special Representative gives local high school students a UN Day lesson
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Quake hits Pakistan; over 200 dead: UN responds
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Quake hits Pakistan; over 200 dead: UN responds
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WFP to provide food assistance to Pakistani earthquake victims
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WFP distributes food to Goma in DR Congo
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UN assesses bombing damage in Somalia
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UN rushing aid to Pakistan quake survivors
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WFP unable to bring in food aid for people displaced by fighting in the DRC
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Another UN peacekeeper killed in Darfur
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Climate change high on agenda in Ban’s first day in India
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General Assembly holds meeting on financial crisis
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UN envoy says non-Lebanese armed groups pose a threat to Lebanon
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UN and Africa
Fighting intensifies in eastern DR Congo
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29 October 2008
Special Adviser on Gender Says Women Play Key Roles in Efforts to Promote Peace and Security
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Secretary-General Expresses Concern Over the Violence and Displacement in DRC
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Migration forum opens in The Philippines
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Tensions escalate in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Tens of thousands Congolese flee sites for internally displaced people: UNHCR
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WHO fears outbreak of communicable diseases in DRC
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Situation remains tense in Goma: UN
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Ban condemns multiple attacks in northern Somalia
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UN stands ready to respond to Pakistan’s needs after earthquake: UN chief
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Ban in talks with leaders of DRC and Rwanda on hostilities in eastern Congo
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Darfur conflict will end through a negotiated political settlement: Le Roy
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More attention being paid to gender equality in peacebuilding: Mayanja
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Secretary-General alarmed by escalation of violence in DRC
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28 October 2008
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MONUC battles rebel fighters in eastern DRC
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Second Global Forum meets on Migration and Development
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Right to Food expert says simply increasing production will not solve food crisis
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UN chief concerned over illicit drug trade in West Africa
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UN humanitarian chief urges donors to meet the pressing needs of Haiti
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Lack of mutual trust main challenge to Comprehensive Peace Agreement in Sudan
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UN warns of narco-trafficking threat to security in West Africa
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Situation remains fluid in eastern DRC: Doss
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WFP launches assistance to flood victims in Yemen
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WFP concerned over lack of access to thousands of displaced people in eastern Congo
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Ban Ki-moon arrived in Manila at the start of four-nation Asian trip
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Hunger in the world reaching alarming levels: de Schutter
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27 October 2008
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ICC Pre-Trial Chamber considering arrest warrant for President of Sudan
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Fighting in eastern DRC affects food aid delivery
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Window of opportunity remains open in Cote d’Ivoire: UN envoy
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UN chief warns “hard-won economic gains in jeopardy”
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WHO says heart and lung diseases are the leading causes of death worldwide
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Iran urged to implement transparency measures in the peaceful nature of its nuclear programme
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OCHA expresses concern about humanitarian situation in eastern DRC
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UN chief concerned by deteriorating security situation in North Kivu
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UN envoy welcomes Somali ceasefire agreement
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Coastal areas facing danger from climate change: UN- Habitat
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IFAD US$10 million rescue package for farmers in Haiti
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24 October 2008
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Yo-Yo Ma helps celebrate UN Day, 24 October 2008
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DPRK suffers from serious food shortages
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A preview of tonight’s UN day concert
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Human rights situation in DPRK remains grave: rights expert
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Torture still standard practice in many countries: Novak
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Concessional development resources critical for least developed countries
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UN agencies seek $30 million to help Cuba struck by storms and hurricanes
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Secretary-General says world free of nuclear weapons is global public good
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Over 60,000 receive “Supplementary Plumpy” in Somalia
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WFP says more people need food aid in eastern DR Congo
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Progress in making peace and security architecture more sensitive to women: report
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Ban/economists discuss challenges facing developing countries
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Angelina Jolie appeals for support to Afghans returning home
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This is a crucial year in the life of the UN: Ban
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UN executive heads pledge leadership in dealing with financial crisis
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Caribbean News
The UN General Assembly welcomes the initiative by CARICOM to erect a permanent memorial to victims of the transatlantic slave trade
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Bangladesh’s BRAC awarded Hilton Prize
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23 October 2008
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Three Women Reporters receive Courage in Journalism Awards
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Habitat report ranks cities by equality
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Humanitarian chief visits Haiti
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Wealth and poverty coexist in cities around the world: UN-Habitat
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More than a million now displaced in Somalia: OCHA
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Africa at a crossroads: Djibouti
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UN humanitarian chief in Haiti to assess situation on the ground
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Gaza facing health emergency: ICRC
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World Bank offers strong support for Haiti’s efforts to overcome poverty
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Ban meets with eminent economists on global financial crisis
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Mortgage crisis shows markets alone cannot ensure housing for all – UN expert
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UN and Africa
Uganda joins Security Council as non-permanent member
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22 October 2008
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A permanent slavery memorial at the UN
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WFP supplies supplement to Somali children
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Today's News
WFP supplies nutritional boost for children in Somalia
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Ban urges EU action on energy and climate package by the December deadline
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Situation on the ground in Palestinian territory not improving as it should: Pascoe
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UN Chief congratulates Bolivia on referendum for new constitution
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LRA rebels attack village in northeastern DRC
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UN concerned over discrimination against women and torture in Iran
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21 October 2008
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Stopping the stigma associated with mental health
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Caring for Climate signatories hold first meeting
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Businesses meet to urge action on climate change
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IMF welcomes comprehensive European response to financial crisis
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Tackling poverty now even more imperative: Sha
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Yemen may deny entry to Ethiopians, Eritreans
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Conditions for an effective peacekeeping operation in Darfur absent: UN chief
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Plans for bird flu pandemic still not adequately tested: Nabarro
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Other Asian Languages
HINDI #43: Antar Rashtriya Patrika
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HINDI #44: Antar Rashtriya Patrika
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INDONESIAN #42: Fokus Fokus Kita
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INDONESIAN #43: Fokus Fokus Kita
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20 October 2008
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The effects of illicit trade in tobacco
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Uganda wants Security Council to focus on peace
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Strong economic growth in Middle East and Central Asia to continue: IMF
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ILO warns global financial crisis likely to increase unemployment by 20 million
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Ban urges international community to act together to achieve MDG’s
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UN chief urges European Union to provide leadership on climate change
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UN chief alarmed at increasing trend of killing aid workers
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UN report points to rights of women and minorities in Iran
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New report says no alternative to dialogue in Myanmar
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17 October 2008
Women
Celebrating the first international day of rural women
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Bangladesh’s BRAC gets largest award
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Working out of poverty
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Iraqis remain tops in seeking asylum: UNHCR
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IFRC meets to plan key humanitarian priorities for next four years
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New paradigm in policies needed to ensure women involved in peace and development processes: Mayanja
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Austria, Japan, Mexico, Turkey, Uganda win seats on Security Council
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An estimated 100 million people at risk of falling into poverty: Ban
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International community stands up against poverty
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Cote d’Ivoire has experienced sustained peace: UN chief
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OCHA warns of the deteriorating food situation in Ethiopia
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Caribbean News
Prime Minister Skerrit says globalization continues to change the dynamics of economic survival and sustainability for regional States
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UN Calling Asia
Global Handwashing Day is Celebrated
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Perspective
A look at the global economic crisis
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16 October 2008
Today's Features
First Rural Women’s Day at UN
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World Food Day focuses on climate change and bioenergy
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Today's News
Fighting in Sri Lanka forces UN food convoy to turn back
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Zimbabwe education system in a state of emergency: UNICEF
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Special envoy hails regional efforts to stabilize Somalia
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Ban calls for global response to challenges of food and energy crises, climate change
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FAO chief urges political, financial push to end hunger
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UNCTAD calls for wider UN role in reshaping international financial system
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Income inequality grew dramatically in most regions of the world: ILO study
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UN and Africa
More Africans die crossing the Gulf of Aden
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15 October 2008
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First cancer centre treats patients in Zambia
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Clean hands save lives
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Financial crash could deepen food crisis
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World Handwashing Day being observed in more than 60 countries
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UN chief urges needs of rural women be put at top of global agenda
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WFP to double food purchases in Uganda
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UN chief encouraged by talks between Georgia and Russia in Geneva
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Georgia-Russia talks to resume next month
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