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27 February 2009

Daily Noon Briefing by the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General
Tens of thousands of displaced Somalis returning to Mogadishu
UN agencies launch polio immunization campaign in West Africa
World Food Program providing food aid in DRC
UN agencies working to support those displaced due to conflict in Sri Lanka

Today's Features

UN expert urges Kenya to take action on police killings
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Expedition to Kilimanjaro to help urban youth
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UN Chief on second day in Tanzania
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Today's News

Ban calls for a recognition of Africa’s special needs
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Thousands of Somalis returning to Mogadishu despite renewed fighting: UNHCR
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No time to lose in helping the civilian population in Sri Lanka: Holmes
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UNHCR prepares for thousands fleeing conflict in northern Sri Lanka
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OCHA concerned by attacks on humanitarian workers
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WFP moves to feed 140,000 affected by LRA attacks
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WFP using sea route to deliver food to Sri Lanka
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Kenya human rights body’s reaction to report on police killings
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UN launches polio eradication campaign in West Africa
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Grenada calls on the international community to support and integrate sustainable agricultural practices for SIDS
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UN Calling Asia

Civilians Continue to Suffer from the Conflict in Sri Lanka
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26 February 2009

UN Security Council discusses the latest in Iraq
Daily Noon Briefing by the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General
War crimes court acquits ex-Serbian president
UN Special Envoy dispatched to Madagascar
UN Chief visits Tanzania
HIV/AIDS still a major concern in South Africa

Women

Preventing early marriages by educating girls
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Today's Features

Secretary-General dispatches senior official to Madagascar
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Anti-racism review conference
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Today's News

UN chief discuses regional and global issues in Tanzania
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UN envoy sees grounds for optimism in Iraq
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Latest findings show rapid increase in carbon dioxide emissions: IPCC
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UN envoy in Madagascar to help resolve political struggle
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More needs to be done for Colombia’s internally displaced: Holmes
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UN peacekeepers build agricultural village to boost food security in Liberia
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Gaza reconstruction unlikely to succeed without lasting peace: ICRC
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UN and Africa

Secretary-General visits South Africa on five nation mission
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25 February 2009

UNICEF reports children in Sri Lanka traumatized by the fighting
Daily Noon Briefing by the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General
As ICC decision on Sudan's president nears UN Chief calls for respect for peace
Secretary-General voices support and concern for Zimbabwe
UN Chief makes first official visit to South Africa

Today's Features

Secretary-General makes first visit to South Africa
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UNICEF expresses grave concern for children in Sri Lanka
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Today's News

UN chief hails South Africa’s peacekeeping role on the continent
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UN chief urges the release of detained activists in Zimbabwe
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Extrajudicial police killings widespread and systematic in Kenya: UN expert
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Drug resistance could set back malaria successes: WHO
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Zimbabwe still faces a grave crisis: UN
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Polar ice caps melting faster than estimated: WMO
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Zimbabwe’s humanitarian needs remain grave: UN
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24 February 2009

Daily Noon Briefing by the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General
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Smugglers throw human cargo overboard in the Gulf of Aden: UNHCR
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Undocumented Zimbabwean migrants in South Africa in dire need of humanitarian aid: IOM
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Today's Features

WHO assists developing countries with bird flu vaccine
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Preventing early marriages by educating girls
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Today's News

SG Ban arrives in South Africa on first official visit
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Ban urges radical thinking to forge powerful global partnership for health
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Six migrants drown, 11 missing of Yemeni coast: UNHCR
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Cholera cases reported in countries bordering Zimbabwe
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IOM find migrants to northern South Africa in need of greater protection
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UN humanitarian assessment mission in Zimbabwe
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WHO on Bird Flu Vaccines
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UNHCR concerned about increased violence against civilians in North Kivu
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Secretary-General welcomes commitment to release prisoners in Darfur
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UN envoy in Sudan is concerned about fighting in Malakal
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23 February 2009

Today's Features

UN-AU mission condemns killing of aid workers in Darfur
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UNESCO fights to keep endangered languages alive
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Today's News

UNICEF’s Child Health and Survival Programme gets $48 million from Ikea
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Persons with disabilities continue to face profound discrimination: deputy rights chief
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Global economic and financial crises do not diminish responsibility in realization of human rights: Rights Council
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Progress towards sustainable development threatened by several challenges: USG Sha
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Manufacturing offers best hope for poor nations:UNIDO
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Rights chief urges governments to work together to eliminate racism and xenophobia
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Ban calls for suspension of fighting in Sri Lanka
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UN envoy condemns killing of AU peacekeepers in Somalia
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20 February 2009

Refugee Agency calls for immediate release of UN official kidnapped in Pakistan
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Daily Noon Briefing by the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General
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UN commerates first-ever World Social Justice Day
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Women

Actress Mira Sorvino appointed Goodwill Ambassador against human trafficking
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Today's Features

Human Rights Council meets on the world’s financial and economic crises
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First day of social justice observed at UN
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Today's News

Social justice remains an elusive dream for many: UN chief
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Rights Council holds special session to address global financial crisis
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Weaker economies most adversely affected by global financial crisis: Rights Council
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UN renews appeal for release of abducted official in Pakistan
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Congolese refugees crossing into Uganda daily: UNHCR
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Protection of children must be first priority: Coomaraswamy
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Cholera cases in Zimbabwe surpasses 80,000
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Caribbean News

Caribbean education experts meet on child friendly schools
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UN Calling Asia

The Security Council recommends that the UN Integrated Mission in Timor-Leste be extended for 12 months
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19 February 2009

Daily Noon Briefing by the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General
Timor-Leste making progress with nation-building and peace consolidation says President and UN Chief
US Congressmen express shock at plight of war-shattered Gaza
Iran calls for total elimination of nuclear weapons
Satellite collision in space raises questions about orbital debris and impact on satellites and space flights

Today's Features

A US senator and two congressmen visit Gaza
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Bolivia’s new constitution empowers indigenous
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Today's News

A UN drug official warns about use of Internet to buy illegal drugs
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Timor Leste can finally devote its full attention to building strong institutions: Ban
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Timor-Leste building bridges of reconciliation, infrastructure and institutions: Ramos Horta
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Iran calls for total nuclear disarmament
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UNRWA chief welcomes visit of US lawmakers to Gaza
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Holmes stresses the need to protect civilians caught in Sri Lankan conflict
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United States assessing causes of last week’s collision in space
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Other Asian Languages

URDU #8: Bain Ul Aqwami Manzarnama
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BANGLA #7 - Jati Shongher Protidhoni
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HINDI #8 - Antar Rashtriya Patrika
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HINDI #7 - Antar Rashtriya Patrika
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UN and Africa

Sudanese envoy says Doha accord paves way for peace in Darfur
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Perspective

A global assessment and a new goodwill ambassador to combat human trafficking
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18 February 2009

Daily Noon Briefing by the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General
Challenges in Middle East present challenge to peace in region: Special Coordinator of Middle East Peace Process
Victims of Khmer Rouge finally get their day in court
UN humanitarian chief describes humanitarian situation in DRC as a mixed bag

Today's Features

UN-assisted Khmer Rouge regime trial offically begins
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Teenage pregnancy causes problems - WHO
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Today's News

Security Council emphasizes importance of durable ceasefire in Gaza
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Hutu rebel group terrorizing civilians in DRC: MONUC
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Challenges are daunting but peace can prevail in the Middle East: Serry
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Children continue to be recruited and used in conflict in Sudan: Ban
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China needs better bird flu surveillance: WHO
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UNAIDS welcomes Burundi’s vote on homosexual rights
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UN rights envoy to meet Myanmar’s senior officials
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17 February 2009

Security Council expresses support for Sudanese government-JEM agreement
Sudan's UN Ambassador criticizes US policy toward Sudan
Daily Noon Briefing by the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General
IOM aids in resettlement of 10,000 Bhutanese refugees
UNHCR welcomes creation of European Asylum Office
More than 15,000 Congolese refugees flee LRA violence - UNHCR
UN refugee agency continues to work for release of UNHCR Chief in Pakistan
Rwandan refugees in DRC seek repatriation help for UN refugee agency

Today's Features

Traditional medicine as part of global health
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Author Paul Auster reads at the UN
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Accord on Darfur paves way for peace
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Today's News

Improved humanitarian assistance remains essential in DRC: Holmes
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Security Council welcomes Doha peace agreement
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UNAMID expresses grave concern over humanitarian situation in Wada’ah
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Global food crisis could be intensified by climate change: UNEP
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More civilians died in Afghanistan in 2008 compared to 2007
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Influx of Congolese refugees into South Sudan continues: UNHCR
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Tamil Tiger rebels in Sri Lanka steps up forcible recruitment of children: UNICEF
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UN chief welcomes confidence-building deal on Darfur
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IOM resettles over 10,000 Bhutanese refugees from Nepal
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Increasing numbers of Rwandans return home from DRC
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Tamil Tiger rebels shoot refugees trying to flee fighting: UN
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16 February 2009

Today's Features

The benefits and challenges of closing Guantanamo
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A song for respect from Peter Yarrow
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Today's News

UN calls on Sri Lanka government and rebels to allow aid for civilians
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Secretary-General calls for release of kidnapped staff member in Pakistan
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“Green” the world economy: UN environment report urges
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International center for human rights inaugurated in Argentina
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13 February 2009

Hundreds of Palestinians stuck in crowded living conditions on border of Iraq and Syria
UNHCR registers thousands of refugees from Central African Republic
Daily Noon Briefing by the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General
UNHCR reaches out to indigenous Colombians displaced by violence
Former tennis champ discusses challenges war victims face in DRC

Women

A campaign to stop violence against women in the DRC tours the United States
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Today's Features

Mira Sorvino appointed goodwill ambassador
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WFP voucher programme helps urban poor
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Today's News

WFP Launches first food voucher operation in response to high food prices in Africa
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Rights expert to visit Myanmar to assess conditions
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Human Rights Council to discuss financial crisis
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Zimbabwe cholera outbreak still not under control: WHO
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Cholera outbreak in overcrowded Kenyan camp: UNHCR
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Security Council extends mandate of UN mission in Georgia
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Caribbean News

Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon stresses the need for stepped-up cooperation between the UN and CARICOM
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UN Calling Asia

China reports on progress to the UN Human Rights Council
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12 February 2009

Security Council President hopeful Sudan will continue to cooperate with the UN
Daily Noon Briefing by the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General
UNODC report points to denial and neglect in fight against human trafficking

Today's Features

New government faces challenges in Zimbabwe
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UNESCO to hold conference on life-long learning
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Today's News

UN chief says he was shocked by devastation in Gaza
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No decision concerning possible arrest warrant against Sudan’s president: ICC
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UNICEF and V-Day to embark on five-city tour to battle sexual violence in DRC
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Special envoy sees advances in quest for peace in Central African Republic
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Pillay urges new Zimbabwe government to restore rule of law
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Other Asian Languages

URDU #7: Bain Ul Aqwami Manzarnama
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URDU #6: Bain Ul Aqwami Manzarnama
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INDONESIAN #6: Fokus Fokus Kita
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INDONESIAN #5: Fokus Fokus Kita
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HINDI #6 - Antar Rashtriya Patrika
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HINDI #5 - Antar Rashtriya Patrika
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BANGLA #6 - Jati Shongher Protidhoni
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UN and Africa

New government faces challenges in Zimbabwe
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11 February 2009

Daily Noon Briefing by the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General
No assured protection for IDPs in eastern Chad
Killings of journalists skyrocket over last 8 years: CPJ

Today's Features

John Holmes meets victims of brutal LRA attacks on civilians in DRC
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China reports on human rights progress to UN Council
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Today's News

Escalation of violence in Darfur signals an investment in conflict: UN chief
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Ban welcomes swearing-in of Tsvangirai as Zimbabwean prime minister
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Agreement on tackling climate change remains a priority: Ban
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MONUC continues search for missing ethnic Hutu fighters
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UN condemns targeting of pilgrims in Iraq
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UN envoy condemns terrorist attacks in Afghanistan
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UN facilitating to Central African refugees entering Chad
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Grave violations perpetrated in Central African Republic: report
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Somalia faces an ongoing and sustained humanitarian crisis: UN
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10 February 2009

Upcoming rainy season may spell disaster for Zimbabwe cholera efforts: IFRC
UNAIDS Executive Director says $25 billion needed to combat AIDS
SG reports on his recent travels

Today's Features

Universal access is top priority for UNAIDS, says new Executive Director
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Secretary-General on his recent trip to 3 continents
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Today's News

UN chief reports on recent travels tackling global issues
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Fears that cholera may become endemic in Zimbabwe
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Ban to establish UN Board of Inquiry into death and damage at UN premises in Gaza
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UNAIDS needs $25 billion to ensure countries reach 2010 targets
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UNHCR assists Sri Lankan Government with emergency response to displaced civilians in the north
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New LRA attacks force Congolese fleeing Southern Sudan
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UN chief says this is a critical year for addressing Afghanistan’s security challenge
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ILO chief calls for integrated approach to halt spiraling economic slowdown
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9 February 2009

Daily Noon Briefing by the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General
Congolese armed militias release children to UNICEF
47th CSD pushes for social integration

Today's Features

DRC armed groups start to release children from their ranks: UNICEF
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Social integration policies should seek to reduce inequalities
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Today's News

Gazans cite psychological and economic toll of recent Israeli incursion
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Natural assets of Caribbean stand in stark contrast top some of region’s ills: Ban
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UN official calls for right framework as post-Nargis recovery moves to next phase
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UN to resume aid shipments to Gaza
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Senior UN official in Madagascar to promote dialogue and national reconciliation
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UNAMID concerned about people of Muhajeriya: special envoy
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Upcoming Haitian elections should be transparent and inclusive: MINUSTAH
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UN providing assistance to displaced families in the Swat Valley of Pakistan
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UN condemns Monday’s suicide attack in Sri Lanka
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UNAMID helicopter comes under fire
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ILO European regional meeting to examine employment and social consequences of financial crisis
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6 February 2009

Deaths from cholera continue to rise in Zimbabwe: WHO
Daily Noon Briefing by the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General
UNEP promotes 'Green New Deal' as a method to slow down turning economy
WFP convoys unable to reach needy in Sri Lanka

Today's Features

In visit to Middle East, UN envoy for children and armed conflict sees first hand the suffering of children
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UN sees opportunity to go green in response to global economic crisis
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Today's News

WFP is concerned about food security in Sri Lanka
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Cholera cases and deaths remain high in Zimbabwe: WHO
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Health facilities in Gaza fully functional: WHO
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UNHCR moves to assist influx of Central African Republic refugees into Chad
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Kenya to allocate land to establish new refugee camp
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UNRWA suspends all imports of aid into Gaza
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CEDAW deeply concerned by large number of women and children killed in Gaza
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UN chief tells Iraqis “this is a time for reconciliation”
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Three million Somalis to remain dependent on humanitarian assistance: UN
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Caribbean News

They’re trying a new approach for the sustainable development of tourism in The Bahamas
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UN Calling Asia

Secretary-General visits three Asian nations
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5 February 2009

Daily Noon Briefing by the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General
Special Rep to SG briefs Security Council on the current situation in Sudan
SG in India calls on the nation's CEOs to lead 'green' initiatives

Women

Meet Thula and Thabo: Male Nurses Making a Difference in South Africa
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Today's Features

Secretary-General visits India, Pakistan and Afghanistan
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Baby-boom in Nepal’s Maoist cantonments
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Today's News

UN Envoy: peace agreement at a critical juncture in Sudan
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Senior UN official to travel to Madagascar
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Secretary-General informs Security Council of Bhutto assassination commission
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Secretary-General urges Indian business leaders to be climate change pioneers
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In Gaza, World Food Programme hands out ready-to-eat meals
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UNESCO calls for measures to protect “historically significant” shipwreck
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UN emergency relief chief to travel to DR Congo
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British Ambassador calls for peace and justice in Sudan
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UN official says relief supplies unable to reach Gaza
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UN and Africa

IAEA says cancer is increasing in Africa
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4 February 2009

Daily Noon Briefing by the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General
UN relief agency in Gaza condemns confiscation of aid by Hamas officials
International Union Against Cancer launches new campaign linking obesity and cancer
UN struggles with shortfall of peacekeepers and equipment for the Congo

Today's Features

MONUC needs promised extra forces to protect civilians
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Cancer is increasing in developing countries
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Today's News

Afghanistan remains a key priority for the UN in 2009: Ban
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Civilian casualties in Afghanistan a source of deep concern to UN chief
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UN Envoy says MONUC needs more resources to protect civilians in the DRC
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UNRWA condemns seizure of aid supplies by Hamas police
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February 4th is World Cancer Day
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UNAMID reports fighting throughout the Muhajeriya area
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Ban urges stepped up action to implement the Comprehensive Peace Agreement
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3 February 2009

US UN Ambassador voices concern over violence in South Darfur
Daily Noon Briefing by the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General
Human rights commissioner concerned for Sudanese civilians
UN representative voices general satisfaction with Iraqi elections

Today's Features

UN envoy praises provincial elections in Iraq
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Prosecutor in Charles Taylor case finishes presenting evidence
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Today's News

UN chief calls for opening of Gaza crossings and durable ceasefire
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Aid permitted into Gaza by Israeli authorities insufficient: OCHA
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UN rights chief alarmed by deteriorating conditions for civilians in South Darfur
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UN seeks more than $600 million to help Afghanistan
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Security Council offers strong support for Somali peace process
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Cholera cases climb in Zimbabwe: WHO
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UN mission concerned about continued aerial bombing in Muhajeria
Ban regrets lack of offer for additional troops for UN mission in DRC
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2 February 2009

OCHA officially launches UN Flash Appeal for Gaza
Daily Noon Briefing by the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General
Prosecution calls on 91 witnesses to testify against Charles Taylor for war crimes
SRSG in Iraq says provincial elections went off smoothly
Many civilians killed due to shelling of Sri Lanka hospital

Today's Features

Hospital hit as fighting continues in Sri Lanka
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OCHA appeals for over 600 million for Gaza
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Today's News

Secretary-General calls on Sudanese warring parties to cease hostilities in Darfur
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UNHCR chief shocked, saddened by attack on staff in Pakistan
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At least 11 killed in shelling of hospital in Sri Lanka
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Iraq holds peaceful and organized provincial elections
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$600 million appeal for Gaza launched in Geneva
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Secretary-General pledges UN help for Somalia and Zimbabwe following political breakthroughs
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Prosecution concludes testimony in case of Charles Taylor
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