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Afghanistan: UN condemns terrorist attack on partner agencys compound
United Nations - Fri, 05/24/2013 - 00:00
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and the top United Nations envoy in Afghanistan have strongly condemned the terrorist attack on a compound of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in central Kabul, which earlier today wounded three of the agencys staff, one seriously.
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Continuing push for Great Lakes peace, UN chief in Uganda after visit to Rwanda
United Nations - Fri, 05/24/2013 - 00:00
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today thanked the Government of Uganda for its contribution to peace and security in Africa, travelling alongside World Bank President Jim Yong Kim on a first-of-its-kind visit to support a recent peace accord and promote economic development in the Great Lakes region.
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UN agency calls on Syrias neighbours to keep borders open for refugees
United Nations - Fri, 05/24/2013 - 00:00
The United Nations refugee agency today called on countries around Syria to keep their borders open for refugees, while also stressing the need for "urgent and robust" international support for host countries and aid agencies.
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Japan must continue efforts to deactivate Fukushima nuclear plant - UN agency
United Nations - Fri, 05/24/2013 - 00:00
Although Japan has made progress towards stabilizing the damaged reactors of the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant crippled by a devastating earthquake two years ago, there are still issues to be resolved before it can begin its deactivation, the United Nations atomic agency said in a report released today.
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UN human rights expert welcomes shift in President Obamas counter-terrorism policy
United Nations - Fri, 05/24/2013 - 00:00
An independent United Nations human rights expert has welcomed what he said was a ground-breaking speech by President Barack Obama in which the United States leader laid out principles governing the use of counter-terrorism measures such as targeted killings.
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As UN marks Buddhist holiday, Ban says spiritual ideals can help tackle global challenges
United Nations - Fri, 05/24/2013 - 00:00
The teachings of Buddhism can offer significant insights on how to face today's most pressing challenges, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said today, in a message marking Vesak Day, which commemorates the birth, enlightenment and passing of the Buddha.
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UN rights experts call for stronger protection of victims of caste-based discrimination
United Nations - Fri, 05/24/2013 - 00:00
More than 260 million people across the world are still victims of human rights abuses due to caste-based discrimination, United Nations independent experts warned today, urging South Asian countries to strengthen legislation to protect them.
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Politics has too much sway over culture, education in Bosnia and Herzegovina - UN expert
United Nations - Fri, 05/24/2013 - 00:00
An independent United Nations human rights expert today voiced concern at the extent to which political bodies have influence over cultural institutions in Bosnia and Herzegovina, and urged the Government to ensure that people have opportunities to engage freely in cultural life.
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Deploring attacks in Niger, Security Council says perpetrators must be brought to justice
United Nations - Fri, 05/24/2013 - 00:00
The Security Council today condemned "in the strongest terms" the two terrorist attacks that occurred on Thursday in Niger, and underlined the need to bring the perpetrators to justice.
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UN report highlights benefits of school meal programmes in crisis settings
United Nations - Fri, 05/24/2013 - 00:00
A United Nations report released today stresses the importance of providing meals for schoolchildren, particularly in times of crisis, and notes that this is still lacking in many developing countries.
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UN human rights office urges trial to be decided on merits after Guatemalan court overturns Ríos Montt conviction
United Nations - Fri, 05/24/2013 - 00:00
The United Nations human rights office today said it was "concerned" about the legal rights of Guatemalans after a high court overturned the 80 year prison sentence against former military leader, Efrain Ríos Montt.
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UN expert group urges new Icelandic authorities to sustain gender empowerment efforts
United Nations - Fri, 05/24/2013 - 00:00
As the worlds top performer on gender equality, Iceland needs to sustain its achievements and bridge remaining gaps on employment and gender based violence, a group of independent United Nations experts today urged as the countrys newly formed Government took office.
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DR Congo: In Goma, Secretary-General hails regional accord as best chance for peace in years
United Nations - Thu, 05/23/2013 - 00:00
Arriving today in restive eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon urged all the leaders of Africas Great Lakes region to throw their support behind a recently-signed peace accord which aims to ensure security, as well as development, for the long-troubled country.
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Sudan: UN humanitarian chief urges stronger bridges between humanitarian, development work
United Nations - Thu, 05/23/2013 - 00:00
Civilians in Sudan are paying the biggest price in the war between the Government and rebels, the United Nations humanitarian chief reiterated today as she wrapped up a visit to the country urging more sustainable support for displaced populations, many of whom have been living in camps for a decade.
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Global economic growth still sluggish, with prospect of gradual improvement - UN report
United Nations - Thu, 05/23/2013 - 00:00
Global economic growth will continue to be "below potential" this year, according to a report released today by the United Nations that adds that job creation will be vital to spur recovery.
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Greater attention needed for safe childbirths, UN urges on inaugural Day to end obstetric fistula
United Nations - Thu, 05/23/2013 - 00:00
The prevalence of obstetric fistula - a preventable and treatable condition linked to womens reproduction - among women and girls in developing countries is a denial of their human rights, senior United Nations officials today said urging global action to make childbirth safer.
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Japan to host world conference on disaster risk reduction next year - UN
United Nations - Thu, 05/23/2013 - 00:00
Japan will host the world conference slated to be held next year at which countries will adopt the successor to the current global blueprint for disaster risk reduction efforts, it was announced today at a United Nation forum on the issue that wrapped up in Geneva.
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Amid turmoil in Mideast, UN envoy urges concerted action to resume Israeli-Palestinian talks
United Nations - Wed, 05/22/2013 - 00:00
While international attention is understandably on the tragedy that continues to unfold in Syria, it is equally important to ensure the resumption of negotiations aimed at resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, a senior United Nations envoy stressed to the Security Council today.
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Guinea: UN official initiates consultations between Government, opposition leaders
United Nations - Wed, 05/22/2013 - 00:00
A United Nations envoy today convened a consultative meeting in the Guinean capital, Conakry, between the Prime Minister and opposition leaders, pressing ahead with UN efforts to assist the parties in resolving differences over preparations for stalled legislative elections and other contentious issues through peaceful means.
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Security Council extends UN political mission in Guinea-Bissau
United Nations - Wed, 05/22/2013 - 00:00
The United Nations Security Council today extended the mandate of the United Nations political mission in Guinea-Bissau to assist in finding solutions to the political and economic crisis being exacerbated by additional challenges posed by transnational crime, in particular drug trafficking and money laundering.
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