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30 September 2009

UN Daily News 30 September 2009

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More countries sign on to Paris principles protecting children from armed conflict
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Ondoy’s onslaught left hundreds dead and thousands homeless

How climate change affects women
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Security Council condemns violence in Guinea
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UN adopts resolution to end violence against women in conflict zones
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UN mobilizing aid to Pacific states hit by earthquake, tsunami
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UN expert on children and armed conflict urges member states to protect children
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Report finds increase in treatment for low-income HIV/AIDS patients
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Red Cross helps people affected by recent hostilities in North Darfur
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Human Rights Commissioner calls for investigation into Guinea “blood bath”
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FAO says climate change will affect food security
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Iran can either comply with international community or face isolation: Clinton
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Racism expert deplores religious-based violence
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Secretary-General recalls senior envoy from Afghanistan
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Brazil to fight climate change with funds from oil exploration
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29 September 2009

UN Daily News 29 September 2009

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Secretary-General assesses achievements of high-level segment of GA session
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The Human Rights Council’s fact-finding mission to Gaza presents its report
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Desertification conference links land to climate change
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Gaza report presented to Human Rights Council
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There is recognition of pivotal role of UN to face challenges: Ban Ki-moon
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WFP is concerned about food situation in Uganda
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Next weeks are “decision time” for Afghanistan: UN envoy
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Indonesia says voice of developing countries will be heard in G20
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UN refugee agency is concerned about safety of displaced people in Yemen
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Security Council expresses support for political process in Cote d’Ivoire
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UN agencies rush aid assistance to Filipino flood victims in Philippines
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France confident about Cote d’Ivoire elections
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Secretary-General deplores use of force by security forces in Guinea
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Darfur mission condemns deadly convoy attack
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Toxic waste expert visits Kyrgyzstan
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28 September 2009

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Disarmament highlighted by many in general debate
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World leaders take on tragedy of maternal deaths
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Palau waters declared a Shark Sanctuary
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UNHCR says conflicts threaten relief aid to refugees and displaced people
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UN human rights chief says gender discrimination is major concern
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UN meeting on desertification opens in Buenos Aires
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Myanmar calls for lifting of sanctions
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UN political chief says action against Brazil Embassy in Honduras would be a “disaster”
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Secretary-General reiterates expectation from Myanmar authorities
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Bangkok climate change talks open
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Namibia calls for support to economic and social development programmes
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UN’s food agency launches new partnership to fight malnutrition in Africa
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Philippines face worst flooding in over 40 years
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Indebted middle income countries need special assistance: Jamaica
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Cuba says Obama Administration words don’t match actions
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Outlook for agriculture in Sub-Saharan Africa improves
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Islamic Conference chief briefs on Middle East, nuclear issue
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26 September 2009

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UN Chief calls on the world to come together to fight hunger
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Clinton takes lead to end world hunger
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Trinidad and Tobago: reform international economic system
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Lesotho wants the G-20 to honor their pledge
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Secretary-General commends Alliance of Civilizations
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Burundi calls for changes to UN mandate in Somalia
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Secretary-General urges respect for Geneva treaties on conduct of war
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African nations bar Madagascar from addressing the UN forum
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UN Chief expresses concern about Iran’s nuclear programme
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Bangladesh speaks up for climate migrants
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Tuvalu urges nations not to abandon Kyoto Protocol on climate change
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25 September 2009

UN Daily News 25 September 2009

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World leaders take on the tragedy of maternal deaths
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Give Africa permanent seats on the Security Council, its leaders say
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French First Lady on better mother/child protection against HIV
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The benefits of wood energy
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Brazilian Foreign Minister says Honduran authorities violate embassy
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Palau prepares to receive Guantanamo inmates
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Security Council condemns harassment of Brazilian embassy in Honduras
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President Mugabe calls for permanent Security Council seats for Africa
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Wood energy consumption increases in ECE countries
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Conflict and drought force more Somalis to flee to Kenya
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FAO calls for increased investment in agricultural research
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UN says over $1.4 billion is needed for developing countries to deal with H1N1
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Human Rights chief welcomes Switzerland ratification of anti-torture treaty
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New paradigm needed in Haiti: Preval
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Secretary-General appeals for donations for UN mission in Chad and Central African Republic
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UN relief agency says there is dire need for nutrition in Mogadishu
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Freeze of Jewish settlements is a must for solution in Middle East
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Palau to become world’s first shark sanctuary
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URDU #39: Bain Ul Aqwami Manzarnama
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URDU #38: Bain Ul Aqwami Manzarnama
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INDONESIAN #38: FOKUS FOKUS KITA
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HINDI #39: Antar Rashtriya Patrika
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HINDI #38: Antar Rashtriya Patrika
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Grenada says the world is waiting on the choices governments will make to address climate change
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24 September 2009

UN Daily News 24 September 2009

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Writing a new chapter in history for peace and security
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UNRWA’s work praised on 60th anniversary
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Trial results show it is possible to prevent HIV infection with vaccine
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Secretary-General calls on states to sign and ratify nuclear test ban treaty
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UN Security Council votes to promote Nuclear Test Ban Treaty
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Security Council holds “historic” summit on nuclear non-proliferation
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Messenger of Peace Michael Douglas supports push for nuclear disarmament
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President Chavez fears there are ‘two President Obamas’
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UNRWA has offered hope to generations of Palestinians: DSG Migiro
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Rwandan President calls for “true multilateralism”
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Queen Rania praises UNRWA’s sixty years of work for Palestinian refugees
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IAEA chief calls for stronger nuclear security
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Bob Dylan donates royalties to UN food agency
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UN leaders to meet with Iran on its nuclear program
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Manufacturing of flu pandemic vaccines “inadequate”: WHO
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WHO and UNAIDS encouraged by new HIV vaccine success
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Secretary-General convenes climate change summit for world leaders
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UN and Africa

General Assembly holds annual general debate
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23 September 2009

UN Daily News 23 September 2009

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Opening of the General Assembly offers a fresh start, says Ban
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Reactions to the annual gathering in New York
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Obama and AHLC committed to Palestine's economic development
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YouTube and Google Earth make climate conference interactive
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Secretary-General calls for collective action to face global challenges
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President Barack Obama pledges that the U.S. will lead by example
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Libyan leader calls for UN reform and end to Security Council veto
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Secretary-General urges Myanmar to create conditions for credible elections
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Iranian leader calls for fundamental change starting with the UN
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Secretary-General remains gravely concerned about abduction of UNAMID staff members in Sudan
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WFP calls on international community to enhance efforts for better nutrition
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Climate change and bio-fuels are major challenges to food production
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UN warns that food aid to needy Ethiopians could stop this month
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Secretary-General calls on all parties to use restraint in Darfur
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Saint Vincent and the Grenadines ratifies Nuclear Test-Ban Treaty
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UN humanitarian agencies say situation in Yemen worsening
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Trial of former Rwandan minister begins
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Secretary-General concerned that Honduras not ready to hold credible elections
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Secretary-General condemns attack in Jonglei State of Southern Sudan
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22 September 2009

UN Daily News 22 September 2009

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Netherlands Princess Maxima encourages access to financial services for all
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No more time to lose, UN Chief tells world leaders.
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Small island states push for climate deal
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Water is where climate change makes its first impact: Netherlands Prince Willem-Alexander
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Situation remains volatile despite ceasefire in conflict-torn Yemen
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UNHCR calls for humane treatment of evicted migrants at Calais camp in France
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Secretary-General welcomes transfer of Rwandan genocide suspect
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UN chief vows support for Palestinian efforts to build state institutions
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Palestinian budget shortfall needs to be addressed: Norwegian Foreign Minister
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UN chief praises world unity in fight against climate change
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UN Climate Change Summit opens in New York
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US President says failure to act on climate change could be catastrophic
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Nobel Laureate Al Gore urges greater US involvement in climate change efforts
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Billion Tree Campaign reaches 7 billion trees
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IPCC Chief says inaction no option in climate change fight
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Wangari Maathai calls for leadership on climate change
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21 September 2009

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UN Secretary-General calls for disarmament on Peace Day
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Author urges reforming economics to value caring for people and the environment
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Guyana presents a model for addressing climate change
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FAO warns of escalating hunger in East Africa
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Busy week ahead as UN hosts General Assembly, Climate Change Summit,
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Supermodel Gisele Bündchen is new UN Environment Programme ambassador
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18 September 2009

UN Daily News 18 September 2009

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Book makes the case for women’s empowerment
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Talks in Cyprus “Very Encouraging”
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UN to create new umbrella agency for women
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Development and energy go hand in hand
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UN Chief calls for disarmament on Peace Day
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UN Human rights chief calls for probe into air strikes in Yemen
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UN Chief expresses outrage at recent Pakistan bomb attack
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AU mission in Somali is not deterred by terrorist attack
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Red Cross facilitates release of two soldiers in DR Congo
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Secretary-General welcomes release of political prisoners in Myanmar
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IOM launches information campaign on dangers of Gulf of Aden
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WHO applauds vaccine donations to developing countries.
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Burundi releases the last of its child soldiers
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WFP is short of funds to feed hungry Kenyans
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Secretary-General says 100 million may fall below poverty line this year
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Caribbean News

UN General Assembly opens 64th session with call for revitalized dialogue
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UN Calling Asia

Secretary-General dispatches Political Affairs chief to Sri Lanka
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Building a bridge to Copenhagen
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17 September 2009

UN Daily News 17 September 2009

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The human rights of migrants in detention centers
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Pascoe visits Sri Lanka
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UN agriculture agency helps small scale farmers in Zimbabwe
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UN Envoy renews call for peace in the Middle East
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Deadly air raid in Northern Yemen kills and maims civilians
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U.S. offers 10 per cent of vaccines to fight H1N1 in developing countries
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On the way to a unified Cyprus
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Foreign investments continue to fall worldwide, says UN trade agency
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Ban condemns deadly terrorist attack on African Union peacekeepers in Somalia
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UN expert calls for independent probe into alleged execution video
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Evidence links death of 15 people in Cote d'Ivoire to toxic waste dumping
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Human rights chief says migration should not be associated with criminality
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UN and Africa

UN agriculture agency helps small scale farmers in Zimbabwe
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16 September 2009

UN Daily News 16 September 2009

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“Half the Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide”
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Partnering to meet the Millennium Development Goals
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Secretary-General highlights priorities for General Assembly session
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General Assembly approves new agency for women
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G8 leaders need to deliver on their pledges to meet the MDG goals
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Ban hopeful the UN Summit will break the nuclear deadlock
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WFP warns that hunger is recipe for disaster
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UNCTAD says sudden contraction of trade has harmed the developing world
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Humanitarian support for Yemen must be bolstered to avoid catastrophe: OCHA
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Ozone Day goes global
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15 September 2009

UN Daily News 15 September 2009
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Yemen Flash Appeal still lacks funding
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UN Fact-Finding Mission on Gaza issues its report
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A terrible year for children in armed conflict, says top UN Official
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Human Rights Chief calls for firm action against discrimination
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Possible war crimes committed on both fronts, says UN report on Gaza conflict
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Floods in West Africa increase with overcrowding of cities
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Smuggling incident turns tragic in the Gulf of Aden
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UN Refugee agency awards US Senator Kennedy posthumous prize
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UN rights body bars representative of Honduras
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14 September 2009

UN Daily News 14 September 2009

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UN nuclear agency starts its annual general conference in Vienna
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Great champion in the battle against hunger dies
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General Assembly agrees to more discussions on responsibility to protect
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Assembly President calls for revamping of the UN
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UN food agencies pay tribute to Norman Borlaug
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UN humanitarian chief arrives in Yemen
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UN Ambassador appalled by the living conditions of Somali refugees
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UN trade chief cautions against optimism on economic recovery
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UN agency warns Gaza water supply at risk of collapse
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UN Food Agency gives helping hand to farmers in Zimbabwe
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UN nuclear agency chief calls for more powers
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UN Ideas that changed the world
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The US joins the UN Human Rights Council
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Chairman of committee on rights of child is concerned about H1N1 flu
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11 September 2009

UN Daily News 11 September 2009

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Preventing suicide in different cultures
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A million deaths annually from suicide
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Dramatic Drop in Child Deaths
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NGOs ready to lobby on disarmament after Mexico City gathering
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UN Secretary-General condemns rocket attacks against Israel
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Flash Appeal for Yemen receives no funding
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Senior UN officials commend NGOs disarmament work
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NGO disarmament conference wraps up in Mexico
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World Food Programme is concerned about hunger in Guatemala
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UN food agency phases out maternal and child feeding in Somalia
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UN regrets failure of parties in Lebanon to form new government
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UN health agency says over 2 million young people die each year
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WHO issues advice on reducing impact of H1N1 flu in schools
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Other Asian Languages

URDU #37: Bain Ul Aqwami Manzarnama
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Caribbean News

CARICOM has a common desire to see Haiti return to the path of sustainable stability and security
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UNICEF reports dramatic drops in child deaths
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10 September 2009

UN Daily News 10 September 2009

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Clinton: Give Haiti a Chance
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WHO: Suicide is preventable
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Jody Williams: An NGO voice for disarmament
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UN envoy says international troops and police remain indispensable in Haiti
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OCHA and Kenya prepare for heavy rainfall
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UN nuclear agency removed dangerous radioactive sources from Lebanon
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UN is to launch a Flash Appeal for Guatemala
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UNICEF: fewer child deaths globally
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Over two-thirds of displaced people return home in Pakistan
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UN observes World Suicide Prevention Day
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Contact Group at UN discusses piracy of Coast of Somalia
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UN and Africa

Kenya launches multimillion dollar appeal to restore Mau forest
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9 September 2009

UN Daily News 09 September 2009

Kenya launches multimillion dollar appeal to restore Mau forest
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Key political issues to be resolved for a final climate change deal
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Clinton calls for more private investment in Haiti
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Deputy Secretary-General calls on rich nations to support women and girls
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Death of an Afghan interpreter highlights dangers faced by media
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Human Rights in DR Congo
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UN chief again calls on Israel to stop building settlements
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Red Cross says first aid training should be compulsory for everyone
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UN Mission congratulates Iraqis’ voter registration update
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Head of UN Economic and Social Affairs attends Green Korea Conference
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Ban offers UN aid to victims during visit to Mexico flood zone
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Kenya launches appeal to restore Mau Forest
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Other Asian Languages

INDONESIAN #37: FOKUS FOKUS KITA
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HINDI #37: Antar Rashtriya Patrika
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BANGLA #37 - Jati Shongher Protidhoni
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8 September 2009

UN Daily News 08 September 2009

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Quelling violence through education
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Disarmament the subject of annual NGO conference
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A Namibian advocates for rights of disabled persons
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UNHCR appeals for urgent aid to civilians caught in fighting in Yemen
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Humanitarian situation in Yemen’s Saada region deteriorating: UNICEF
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2009 represents all-time low for Palestinian economy: UNCTAD
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Secretary-General regrets expulsion of UNICEF spokesman in Sri Lanka
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The scale of illiteracy is truly staggering: Ban
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UN urges election officials in Afghanistan to be vigorous in their work
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UN rights office protests sentence of Sudanese woman for “indecent dress”
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7 September 2009

UN Daily News 7 September 2009

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United Nations work -- from the Deputy-Secretary-General’s perspective
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Think globally, act locally
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Countries push for disability rights
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UN chief concerned about attacks in South Sudan
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Pro-active policies needed for growing market for green technology
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UN refugee agency providing shelter to Afghans returning from Iran
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UN nuclear agency head denies withholding information on Iran’s nuclear programme
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4 September 2009

Women

Stopping the rapes in the eastern DR Congo
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Deputy Secretary-General: challenges to meeting UN goals
Asha-Rose Migiro: UN advocate for Millennium Goals
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A historic moment: the US to preside over UN Summit
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Torrential rains inundate West Africa
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Heavy fighting continues in northern Yemen
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UN health agency appeals for funds to help displaced people in Philippines
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Secretary-General urges leader of Madagascar to adhere to Maputo accords
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UN relief agency shifts focus of aid to displaced people in Pakistan
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UNHCR calls on China for access to Myanmar refugees
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UN team assesses earthquake-struck districts of Indonesia
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Secretary-General reaffirms support for anti-impunity body in Guatemala
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Red Cross and Crescent launches worldwide campaign on H1N1
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UN calls for probe into NATO air strike in Afghanistan
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Floods displace over 300,000 people in West Africa
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Caribbean News

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon appeals for swifter work on a new climate treaty
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UN Calling Asia

Young people urge nations to “seal the deal” in Copenhagen in December
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3 September 2009

UN Daily News 3 September 2009

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Why organized crime in the Asia-Pacific Region persists
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Sudanese girl finds a role model in a WFP pilot
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The Secretary-General raises the alarm on climate change after his visit to the Arctic
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Help nations cope with climate devastation: Holmes
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Secretary-General express concern about disturbances in Gabon
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UN team conducts assessment in earthquake affected areas of Indonesia
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UN Humanitarian Coordinator calls on Israel to allow material for water and sanitation into Gaza
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WMO members approve mechanism for sharing information on climate and weather
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Ban urges a strong climate deal
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Secretary-General urges global leaders to agree on new climate deal
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UN and Africa

New study shows improvement in fighting malaria in Africa
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2 September 2009

UN Daily News 2 September 2009

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New WHO study shows promising way of malaria control in Kenya
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Landmines survivors battle for recovery on their own
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Combating opium poppy cultivation in Afghanistan
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Opium production down in Afghanistan: UNODC
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Landmine survivors call for attention to their needs
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Deputy Secretary-General calls for signing of disability convention
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Yemen flash appeal
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UN Secretary-General wraps up visit to Norway
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First humanitarian supplies reach Yemen’s Sa’ada area
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Heavy fighting causes suffering to civilians in Somalia
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New WHO study shows promising way of malaria control in Kenya
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Ban urges urgent action against global warming
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UN report urges rich nations to help developing nations fight global warming
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1 September 2009

UN Daily News 1 September 2009

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Water a source of conflict or tool for peace?
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Partnering with the media to promote the work of the UN
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MONUC Deputy SRSG talks about stopping the rapes in eastern DRC
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Situation deteriorates in Sa’ada City in Yemen
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Over 20 world leaders gather in Poland for World War II anniversary
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FAO members agree on treaty to combat illegal fishing
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UN Secretary-General welcomes peaceful election in Gabon
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Up to 100,000 seeking sanctuary in safe areas of Sa’ada governorate: WFP
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UNHCR warns of unfolding humanitarian catastrophe in northern Yemen
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Sixteen Africans drown and six are missing in Gulf of Aden
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UN Secretary-General visits Polar Ice Rim
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UN official says climate change is a threat to development
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