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30 April 2009

UN Daily News 30 April 2009
Daily Noon Briefing by the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General
FAO experts to prove flu outbreak is not related to swine
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FAO experts to prove flu outbreak is not related to swine
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Africa science forum urges innovation on the continent
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The H1N1 flu epidemic continues to evolve: WHO
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Hundreds of thousands in south Kivu at risk of further displacement: Holmes
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Security Council stresses commitment to address impact of armed conflict on children
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MINUSTAH urges Haitian National Police to learn from security challenges of April poll
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No restrictions on travel recommended: UNWTO
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UN and Africa

Former Ugandan girl child soldier testifies before the Security Council
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29 April 2009

WHO swine flu update
Security Council asked to expand protection for children in war
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Civilian casualties in northern Sri Lanka horrific: Holmes
UN Daily News 29 April 2009
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Daily Noon Briefing by the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General
Ban calls for global coordination and support to combat swine flu

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Security Council asked to expand protection for children in war
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FAO dairy project benefits Afghan families
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World Health Organization raises swine flu alert to Level Five
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Ban calls for global coordination and support to combat swine flu
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WHO says it’s moving closer to Phase 5 warning on swine flu
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Overall human rights situation in Iraq remains a matter of concern: UN
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UNAMID launches cooperation agreement with UN Development Fund for Women
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Civilian casualties in northern Sri Lanka horrific: Holmes
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Ban urges action against recruitment of children for use in armed conflict
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28 April 2009

UN Daily News 28 April 2009

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Humanitarian emergency in Sri Lanka’s diplaced people’s camps
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ILO says no workplace is immune to hazards
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WHO recommends no closure of borders
UN humanitarian chief in Sri Lanka reminds government of its responsibilities to civilians
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Situation of children in Gaza precarious: UNICEF
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World Food Programme welcomes donation from Qatar for Gaza
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27 April 2009

UN Daily News 27 April 2009
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WHO monitors spread of Swine flu
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UN agencies launch information project on Chernobyl
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WHO heightens alert on swine flu
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UN chief concerned swine flu virus can cause a new influenza pandemic
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Swine flu situation a public health emergency of international concern: WHO
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UN envoy urges follow-up to Brussels donors’ meeting on Somalia
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UN establishing a system-wide mechanism to monitor vulnerability: Ban
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Non-Aligned Movement a key partner in coordinated responses to global crises: Ban
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Developing countries face serious consequences from the global financial and economic crisis: Carstens
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UN humanitarian chief stresses need for humanitarian pause I Sri Lanka conflict
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Emergency supplies from UNICEF/UNHCR arrive in Sri Lanka
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Ban urges a remedy of ‘the appalling situation’ of 1 billion hungry people
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24 April 2009

UN humanitarian chief headed to Sri Lanka to press access to humanitarian mission
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UN Daily News 24 April 2009

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Continued fighting in Sri Lanka creates special difficulties for women
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Global partners step up efforts to Roll Back Malaria
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A Bolivian NGO comments on progress since 2001 racism conference
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UN envoy condemns Baghdad bombings
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World Bank-IMF report warns of risks to MDG's
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UNICEF scales up distribution of mosquito-treated nets in Somalia
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Durban Review Conference a success: Pillay
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UN agencies mark Chernobyl anniversary with launch of US$2.5-million project
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UN chief condemns Baghdad bombings
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UNHCR working to provide shelter to tens of thousands of civilians in Sri Lanka
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Caribbean News

UN Secretary-general Ban Ki-moon urges the Fifth Summit for the Americas to come up with effective solutions for a more sustainable future for Latin America and the Caribbean
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UN Calling Asia

Conflict in Sri Lanka reaches critical stage
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23 April 2009

A black American discusses racial discrimination in the United States at the Conference against Racism
UN Daily News 23 April 2009
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Increased concern about civilians fleeing fighting in Sri Lanka
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UNAIDS welcomes release of men imprisoned in Senegal for their sexual orientation
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UN chief sends mission to Sri Lanka
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Ban encourages EU to keep contributing to building a strong Somalia
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Malaria deaths plunger more than 60% in Zambia
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UN chief hails release of special envoy to Niger Robert Fowler
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UN calls for greater cooperation among Asia/Pacific countries amid current crises
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Ban urges support for Somalia warning ‘piracy is not a water-borne disease
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Donors ledge more than $200 million for Somalia
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Durban Review Conference wraps general debate
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Food prices remain high in developing countries: FAO
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UN and Africa

A world conference reviews progress in fighting racism
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22 April 2009

Non-governmental organizations concerned about fate of civilians trapped by fighting in Sri Lanka
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UN Daily News 22 April 2009
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Daily Noon Briefing by the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General
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Forum discusses how to preserve forests
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A black American discusses racial discrimination in the United States at the Conference against Racism

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UN designates 22 April as International Mother Earth Day
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Children to be released from armed forces and groups in eastern DRC: Coomaraswamy
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Restrictive policies reduce the ability of asylum seekers to find protection: UNHCR
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UNMIS deeply concerned about the renewed tribal clashes in Jonglei State
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UN Security Council expresses willingness to explore ways to further promote use of mediation
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Situation in northern Sri Lanka highly chaotic: OCHA
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Ban welcomes Burundi’s FNL renunciation of armed conflict
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Ban proposes three-phase approach to possible peacekeeping mission in Somalia
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Other Asian Languages

HINDI #17 - Antar Rashtriya Patrika
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HINDI #16 - Antar Rashtriya Patrika
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BANGLA #17 - Jati Shongher Protidhoni
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BANGLA #16 - Jati Shongher Protidhoni
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URDU #17: Bain Ul Aqwami Manzarnama
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URDU #16: Bain Ul Aqwami Manzarnama
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21 April 2009

UN conference against racism agrees on a declaration
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Daily Noon Briefing by the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General
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UN Daily News 21 April 2009
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Being albino: Tanzanian member of Parliament speaks out
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New UNESCO website showcases global cultural heritage

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UN conference on racism agrees on a declaration
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UNESCO launches digital library
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Rwandan Hutu bandits displace people eastern DR Congo
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UN food agency sends food to displaced people in Sri Lanka
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UNEP Chief says Gaza is facing environmental challenges
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UN Political chief says UN is strengthening mediation capacity
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Secretary-General welcomes adoption of racism conference document
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20 April 2009

UN Daily News 20 April 2009
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UN concerned about trapped civilians in Sri Lanka war zone
Former South African President Mandela urges progress in fight against racism
Human rights chief confident anti-racism conference will be a success
Anti-racism conference opens in Geneva

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Civilians escape from conflict in Sri Lanka
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Durban Review Conference opens in Geneva
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Durban Review Conference
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Israeli settlement activity continues in West Bank and East Jerusalem: Pascoe
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Anti-racism conference an opportunity for step forward in fight against racism: Pillay
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Global economic crisis a threat to the fight against AIDS, TB and malaria
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UNICEF fears the worst is yet to come in fighting in Sri Lanka
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UN chief deplores use of anti-racism platform to accuse, divide and incite
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UN chief welcomes escape of tens of thousands of civilians from Sri Lanka’s conflict zone
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We still have much more to do in the fight against racism: Ban
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17 April 2009

Ban Ki-moon answers Princeton University students' questions
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Princeton students share their views on multilateralism and the UN
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Daily Noon Briefing by the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon calls for new multilateralism at Princeton University Colloquium
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Former Liberian refugee offers aid to fellow refugees and people in need in New York
UNESCO World Press Freedom Prize 2009 to be awarded posthumously to Sri Lankan journalist

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UN Mission in Liberia Supports Education and Empowerment of Women and Girls
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Special Envoy takes stock of Guinea-Bissau
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Conference on Nuclear Energy in the 21st Century
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UNESCO chief calls for halt of a law in Afghanistan
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UN refugee agency responds to new displacements in Sri Lanka
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UN envoy condemns killing of politicians in Somalia
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Secretary-General calls for a “new multilateralism”
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Partnership launched to reduce cost of malaria drugs
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The Fifth Summit of the Americas opens Friday in Trinidad and Tobago
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Palestinian refugees arrive in Romania
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Venezuela expands micro-credit to Colombian refugees
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UN human rights experts condemn executions in Sudan
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DRC and Rwanda discuss returns of their nationals
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UNESCO Chief is concerned about media crackdown in Fiji
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Envoys from the United States and Sweden visit Darfur
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Panel preparing for racism conference finalizes draft document
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Caribbean News

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon urges short-term financial assistance to Haiti to meet its outstanding humanitarian needs
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UN Calling Asia

UN condemns assassination of female legislator in Afghanistan
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16 April 2009

UN Daily News 16 April 2009
UNESCO, Library of Congress and partners launch World Digital Library
Daily Noon Briefing by the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General
Global economic crisis could create 100 million new hungry - chief of UN food crisis task force

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Task Force concerned about growing hunger crisis
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Art exhibition highlights SC Resolution 1325
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Time running out to reach MDG’s: Deputy Secretary-General
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Economic crisis could create 100 million new hungry: Nabarro
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UN commission assesses growing threat of organized crime to security
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Fighting intensifies in Sri Lanka’s No-Fire Zone: OCHA
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WFP concerned for people in Somalia going hungry
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No democracy without the rule of law: Special envoy Khare
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Economic crisis meets food crisis
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UN and Africa

Piracy disrupts shipping off the coast of Somalia
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Revisiting the food crisis

15 April 2009

Somali Piracy continues to be concern for UN's World Food Program
Daily Noon Briefing by the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General
UN Daily News 15 April 2009
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DPRK ends cooperation with UN's nuclear watchdog agency
Human Rights Watch representative generally optimistic about upcoming anti-racism conference
UN's human rights office prepares for anti-racism conference

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Pirates could affect food delivery to Somalia - WFP
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Rwandan children born of rape
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UN humanitarian chief calls for protection of civilians in Sri Lanka
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Pillay urges states to find common ground in fight against racism and intolerance
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UN refugee chief calls for comprehensive approach to movements in Asia-Pacific region
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Haiti is at a turning point: Ban
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UN rights chief concerned by sacking of judiciary in Fiji
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UN pledges to help economic recovery in Zimbabwe
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FAO and Belgium link to help African farmers
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Business leaders to meet in Paris to discuss green solutions
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UNICEF gets $6 million from Japan to help Ethiopian children
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14 April 2009

ATTENTION BROADCASTERS: Due to technical problems at the United Nations, UN Radio News Service will not produce reports on Tuesday, April 14th. If the problem is repaired we will begin producing reports again on Wednesday, April 15th.

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Durban Review Conference to assess progress against racism
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African Refuge helps Liberians in New York
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WFP to assist 9 million Afghans in 2009
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Thousands return to Mogadishu while others flee: UNHCR
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Acts of piracy a constant threat to the delivery of food aid to Somalia: WFP
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Thousands return to Mogadishu while others flee: UNHCR
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Special envoy for children and armed conflict in DRC to ensure greater protection for children
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Special envoy for children and armed conflict in DRC to ensure greater protection for children
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Disarmament Commission opens 2009 session without agreed agenda
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13 April 2009

UN Security Council issues statement condemning DPRK rocket launch
UN's Disarmament Commission holds opening meeting of the 2009 session
UN Daily News 13 April 2009
Secretary-General's UN Envoy for Liberia optimistic about country's future
Daily Noon Briefing by the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General
UN Mission in Afghanistan condemns assassination of female provincial legislator

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UN condemns assassination of female legislator
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Clowns without Borders: bringing joy amid conflict
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Security Council condemns North Korea’s rocket launch
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Haiti donors’ conference the beginning of a process: Ban
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Secretary-General hails pause in military operations in northern Sri Lanka
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Ban recommends strengthening UN mediation capacity
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UN chief optimistic Laos will meet Millennium Development Goals
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Ban dismayed by abrogation of Fiji’s Constitution, dismissal of judiciary
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UN condemns assassination of female Afghan legislator
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10 April 2009

UN Daily News 10 April 2009
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Surviving the Rwanda genocide
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UN concert commemorates slave trade victims
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Other Asian Languages

URDU #15: Bain Ul Aqwami Manzarnama
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HINDI #15 - Antar Rashtriya Patrika
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BANGLA #15 - Jati Shongher Protidhoni
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BANGLA #14 - Jati Shongher Protidhoni
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INDONESIAN #17: Fokus Fokus Kita
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INDONESIAN #16: Fokus Fokus Kita
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9 April 2009

Daily Noon Briefing by the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General
SRSG for DRC briefs the Security Council
UN Daily News 09 April 2009
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UNICEF praises the first Child Act for Southern Sudan
Despite challenges UN Envoy optimistic about the future of Guinea-Bissau

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UN envoy updates Security Council on DR Congo
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Battlestar Galactica comes to the UN
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UN Security and Stabilization Support Strategy gaining momentum in Ituri region: Doss
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Latest acts of piracy are renewed provocations: special envoy
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Progress at Bonn climate change talks signals start of serious negotiation
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UN chief appeals for calm in Fiji
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Ban stresses urgent need to protect civilians trapped in Sri Lanka’s conflict zone
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Polio outbreak in 14 African countries prompt emergency appeal
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Sri Lanka civilians caught in conflict lack access to safe drinking water: UN
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UNICEF applauds launch of first Act protecting children of Southern Sudan
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Caribbean News

The UN Security Council welcomes progress made in stabilizing Haiti
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UN Calling Asia

The meaning of World Health Day in Afghanistan
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UN and Africa

United Nations commemorates 1994 Rwanda genocide
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8 April 2009

North Korea calls criticism of its rocket launch 'unfair'
Somali pirates seize US vessel in Indian Ocean
UN Chief holds wide-teaching news conference
UN Daily News 08 April 2009
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Daily Noon Briefing by the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General
Secretary-General not in a place to define situation in Madagascar as a 'coup': ASG Menkerios
UN human rights chief pays tribute to witnesses of Rwanda genocide

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Engaging men and boys in gender equality
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Int’l Maritime Organization fights piracy off Somalia
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Food crisis needs long-term solutions
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UN envoy warns of waning patience among people of Guinea-Bissau
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General Assembly decides to convene high-level conference on world financial crisis
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Security Council demands an end to violence in Central African Republic
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Study shows bioenergy benefits for rural poor
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7 April 2009

UN marks the 15th anniversary of Rwanda genocide
UN Daily News 07 April 2009
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Daily Noon Briefing by the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General
UN refugee agency 'ecstatic' about release of abducted staff member
Progress continues on the final text for upcoming anti-racism conference
Latest fighting forces thousands from their homes in eastern DRC
Another migrant tragedy off Yemen Coast

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World Health Day 2009 focuses attention on hospitals in emergencies
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Widows of the Rwanda genocide help each other
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Preventing genocide a collective responsibility: Ban
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Health care workers must be trained to work safely in emergencies: UN chief
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Ban hopes Sudan reverses its decision to expel international NGOs’
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Italy death toll rises from quake
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Developed nations also need to make hospitals safe: WHO
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UN expert appeals for safety of persons trapped by Sri Lankan conflict
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New clashes spark displacement in eastern DRC
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UN calls for quick, inclusive elections in Madagascar
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UN agencies launch $35 million appeal for Madagascar
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Up to 30 Somali refugees drown crossing the Gulf of Aden to Yemen
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UN concerned by post-election violence in Moldova
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6 April 2009

Change on the horizon for Haiti: Special Envoy
Human rights advocate underscores importance of keeping focus on purpose of anti-racism conference
UN Daily News 06 April 2009
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Head of UN refugee agency office in Pakistan released
Daily Noon Briefing by the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General
Security Council holds emergency meeting over N. Korean rocket launch
World Health Day: Highlights importance of saving lives and making hospitals safe in Afghanistan
UN meeting de-mining challenge in Afghanistan

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The Meaning of World Health Day in Afghanistan
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Addressing the world water crisis
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Security Council calls emergency session, takes no action on DPRK launch
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DRPK launch not conducive to efforts at regional peace and stability: Ban
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UN chief hails safe release of John Solecki
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UNHCR welcomes release of Solecki
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Alliance of Civilizations can stamp out sparks before they break out into fires: Ban
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World is boiling with grave, unresolved challenges: Ban
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Haiti has a real chance today of consolidating stability: Annabi
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UN chief strongly condemns series of bomb blasts in Baghdad
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Consultations ongoing on response to DPRK launch: Japan
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Ban urges sustainable social and economic development for Haiti
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3 April 2009

Humanitarian suffering continues months after war between Israel and Gaza
UN Daily News 3 April 2009
Daily Noon Briefing by the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General
UN's refugee agency asks Thailand about Lao Hmong man reportedly mistreated and in danger of deportation
Australia supports declaration on rights of indigenous peoples
Daily Noon Briefing by the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General
UN's refugee agency concerned about forced return of Somali refugees in Kenya
Governments express renewed optimism about upcoming anti-racisim meeting

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Database on violence against women is launched
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A team is appointed to investigate Gaza violations
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UN supports Afghan de-mining efforts
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Ban welcomes US-Russian agreement on nuclear arms reduction talks
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UN agencies still grappling with impact of expulsion of NGO’s: OCHA
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Ban welcomes announcement of Sudan’s elections in 2010
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UN chief deeply distressed by situation of civilians in Sri Lanka’s Vanni region
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Ban hopes for a world free of threats from landmines
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Australia supports declaration on rights of indigenous peoples
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Landmines pose enormous threat to children: UNICEF
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Human Rights Council on GAZA Mission
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UNICEF assisting children fleeing Central African Republic
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UNHCR is concerned about forcible return of Somalis from Kenya
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Caribbean News

Commission on Population and Development concludes its General Debate
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2 April 2009

UN Daily News 2 April 2009
IAEA chief praises US-Russian pact to achieve a nuclear-free world
UN human rights chief criticizes Afghan law restricting women's rights
Daily Noon Briefing by the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General
World Food Program launches first-ever food voucher program in the Middle East
Mother of autistic son believes vaccines are linked to autism
UN focuses on autism during World Autism Awareness day

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Lower fertility linked to poverty reduction
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World Autism Awareness Day - 2 April
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Ban hails decision of G20 leaders to commit to a $1.1 trillion package
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Climate change talks should include farmers: FAO
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Health ministers agree to efforts to counter the global threat of drug-resistant TB
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Afghan law restricting women’s rights a step in the wrong direction: Pillay
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WFP launches first food voucher operation in Middle East
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Anti-landmines organization calls for ban of the weapon in Asia
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Other Asian Languages

HINDI #14 - Antar Rashtriya Patrika
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URDU #14: Bain Ul Aqwami Manzarnama
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INDONESIAN #15: Fokus Fokus Kita
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INDONESIAN #14: Fokus Fokus Kita
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UN Calling Asia

UN and family appeal for release of UNHCR official abducted in Pakistan
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UN and Africa

Over 200 Africans are missing and presumed dead off Libyan coast
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1 April 2009

A Ministerial meeting on drug-resistant TB underway in Beijing China
UN Daily News 1 April 2009
US to rejoin the UN Human Rights Council
Independent report show 'meaningful' impact of UN projects in Iraq
Daily Noon Briefing by the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General

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WHO issues call to action on multi-drug resistant TB
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African migrants face racial attacks in Ukraine
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UN chief appalled by suicide attacks in Afghanistan
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Ban looks forward to working with Israel on peace and security issues in the Mideast region
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UNDP urges G-20 leaders to curb a full-fledged human development crisis
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Managing drug-resistant TB a global health imperative warns WHO chief
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Ban hails US announcement to seek seat on rights council
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Rights council encouraged by US decision to seek a seat
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UN reconstruction projects have real, meaningful impact on Iraq: report
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Ban to warn G-20 of looming catastrophe in human development
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