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White House endorses IAEA censure of Iran

WASHINGTON -- The White House says a vote by the U.N. nuclear watchdog's board to censure Iran over its disputed nuclear program shows the "growing international deficit of confidence" in Iran's intentions.

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U.N. Report: From Bad to Worse in War-Torn Congo

The U.N. has failed to stop rebels from smuggling gold out of eastern Congo or cut off the funding they receive from foreign charitable groups, a new report says. The result: unending violence in the region

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9M young children die worldwide annually

GENEVA, Switzerland, Nov. 27 (UPI) -- Nearly 9 million children worldwide under the age of 5 die every year, officials at the World Health Organization in Geneva, Switzerland, said. Using 2007 figures, WHO officials said about...

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Yao Ming joins HIV campaign in China: UN (AFP)

AFP/Getty Images/File – UNAIDS has launched a campaign to address rampant discrimination against people living with HIV in China, … BEIJING (AFP) – UNAIDS on Friday launched a campaign to address rampant discrimination against...

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NIMASA, IMSO Signs LRIT Agreement on Maritime Safety, Security

THE Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has signed today the Long Range Identification Tracking System ( LRIT) Services Agreement with International Mobile Satellite Organization (IMSO) in London UK.

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Burkina Faso: Coping With Urban Flood-Displaced

The Burkina Faso government says thousands of flood-displaced families have till 30 November to quit temporary camps throughout the capital Ouagadougou. Some of those affected are worried about the deadline.

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White House endorses IAEA censure of Iran

White House endorses IAEA censure of Iran The Associated Press WASHINGTON — The White House says a vote by the UN nuclear watchdog's board to censure Iran over its disputed nuclear program shows the "growing international...

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Nigeria: South Africa to Host UNWTO Inaugural Summit in 2010

As a reflection of the importance of major sporting, business and cultural events to re-inspire tourists to travel to global destinations, the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) and the South African Government...

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UN expert condemns series of stonings in Somalia

The UN human rights expert on Somalia has strongly condemned a series of stonings that have been taking place in Somalia. Dr. Shamsul Bari on Friday called on all parties to immediately abolish the practice of cruel, inhuman...

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Uganda: Hutu Rebels Recruiting in Nation - UN

Kampala — Ugandan government allegedly turned a blind eye as Rwandan Hutu rebels drafted fighters from refugee camps in the country, a new UN report says. The report, authored by a UN Group of Experts appointed by Secretary...

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