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UN prepares for possible exodus of tens of thousands of Somalis fleeing fighting
The United Nations refugee agency is mobilizing staff and resources in preparation for a possible exodus of tens of thousands of people fleeing fighting in Somalia.
Sudan: UN personnel arrive in ravaged Darfur region to support African Union force
An initial group of 25 uniformed United Nations personnel arrived today in Sudan's Darfur region to support an African Union mission (AMIS) that has been working to monitor the strife-torn area, which is roughly the size of France.
Darfur: Secretary-General pledges to give resolution of crisis his 'highest attention'
Describing the Darfur crisis as one of his top priorities in office, the new Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon announced plans today to enter immediately into diplomatic efforts to end the bloodshed in the Sudanese region.
Ban Ki-moon takes over as UN Secretary-General, calls for common action to face crises
Passing an honour guard and welcomed with applause from staff, former Republic of Korea Foreign Minister Ban Ki-moon took over formally as United Nations Secretary-General.
UN human rights chief calls on Iraq not to hang co-defendants of Saddam
The top United Nations human rights official appealed directly to Iraqi President Jalal Talabani today not to execute two high-ranking colleagues of former president Saddam Hussein, who was hanged on Saturday.
Secretary-General alarmed by reports of sexual abuse by UN peacekeepers in Sudan
Voicing deep concern at media reports that United Nations peacekeepers in southern Sudan have engaged in sexual exploitation and abuse of locals, including children.
Relief efforts 'contain' effects of flooding on Indonesian children and families
Following massive flooding that started on 22 December, UNICEF Indonesia and its partners have managed to get many of the disaster's most serious effects under control.
Flare-up of Rift Valley Fever in the Horn of Africa
A Nairobi-based FAO team drawn from animal health experts in a number of countries of the Horn of Africa is working with veterinary in Kenya, Somalia and Ethiopia to address the latest outbreak of Rift Valley Fever (RVF) in the region.
Chinese bird flu expert takes over as new head of UN health agency
Margaret Chan, a Chinese doctor who played a key role in United Nations efforts to prevent bird flu from mutating into a deadly human pandemic, took office today as head of the UN World Health Organization (WHO).
NBA hosts announcement of Gates funding for 'Nothing But Nets' malaria campaign
'Nothing But Nets', a campaign to fight the scourge of malaria in Africa, today announced its first-ever challenge grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation – which has pledged to match, dollar for dollar, up to $3 million in individual contributions to the campaign.
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Darfur: UN Special Envoy arrives in Sudan's capital to boost peace efforts
Second stage of a mission promoting United Nations efforts to find a permanent solution to a conflict that has killed more than 200,000 people and displaced some 2.5 million others in Darfur.
Sri Lanka: 20,000 people uprooted by new Government-separatist fighting, UN reports
More than 20,000 people have fled fighting between the Sri Lankan Government and Tamil separatists in the Indian Ocean island's eastern costal strip of Vaharai in the past three weeks.
Good agricultural practices: challenge and opportunity for developing countries
Good agricultural practices can help developing countries cope with globalization while not compromising their sustainable development objectives, according to a seminar held yesterday at the FAO's headquarters.
Security Council stresses need for political dialogue and increased aid for Somalia
Greater humanitarian assistance and more inclusive political dialogue and reiterated its backing for the creation of an African protection and training mission to the volatile nation.
Integrated centres provide healthy development for children in Iran
Hessam, a nine-month-old baby, gurgles in appreciation of the soup that his mother is feeding him. So does Nazanin, 3, and other young children in the room.
Somalia: UN agencies speed up relief for tens of thousands displaced by conflict
United Nations agencies today speeded up crucial relief operations for tens of thousands of Somalis displaced by the recent fighting between the Ethiopian-backed transitional government and Islamic groups.
Iraq: UN human rights chief expresses regret at hanging of Saddam's co-defendants
The top United Nations human rights official has voiced regret over today's execution in the Iraqi capital, Baghdad, of the two co-defendants of former president Saddam Hussein.
New measures to protect Mediterranean fish stocks
A large group of nations whose fishing fleets regularly ply the waters of the Mediterranean have agreed upon a series of new measures aimed at conserving the region's fish stocks, FAO said today.
Board session focuses on achieving Millennium Development Goals in Africa
Africa dominated the agenda on the second day of the UNICEF Executive Board's first regular session of 2007, held at United Nations headquarters in New York today.
Darfur: worsening security could irreversibly damage aid efforts for millions – UN warns
The agencies, joined by the International Organization for Migration (IOM), noted that over the last two years humanitarian agencies saved the lives of hundreds of thousands of civilians caught up in the conflict.
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