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UN stands ready to help victims of China's deadly earthquake
According to media reports, more than 10,000 people have lost their lives following the quake, which measured about 7.8 on the Richter scale and was centred on Sichuan Province.
Much bigger aid effort needed for Myanmar
About 2.5 million people are estimated to have been severely affected by the cyclone since it struck on 2 May, with the Irrawaddy delta area among the hardest-hit areas.
UNICEF feeds 44,000 displaced Somali children
The agency warned that more than 2.6 million Somalis are currently considered 'food insecure,' and this number could climb to 3.5 million – almost half of the Horn of Africa nation's population
Ban Ki-moon to send UN humanitarian chief to Myanmar
Mr. Ban said that during the meeting he and the ASEAN officials discussed appointing a joint UN/ASEAN humanitarian coordinator, as well as establishing a regional hub for aid supplies
Unlawful killings continue at heavy rate in Afghanistan, UN rights expert says
The Taliban and other anti-Government elements are responsible for the majority of the unlawful killings, he said, with their routine suicide attacks and targeted assassinations.
FAO Director-General responds to criticism by Senegalese President
The FAO Director-General is currently working on all continents to deal with the global food crisis, together with Member States, development partners and other UN agencies.
UN contributes $7 million for victims of deadly Chinese quake
"The United Nations stands ready to provide further support, as required, to the Government of China in its efforts to respond to the humanitarian needs caused by the disaster,"...
UN humanitarian chief to arrive in Myanmar on Sunday
Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs John Holmes will fly into Myanmar on Sunday. UN aid officials say there has been some slow progress in getting relief supplies...
Critical needs for Myanmar cyclone survivors
As the country awaits the arrival of 160 international humanitarian relief personnel from neighboring countries, expected to arrive in Yangon on Sunday, aid continues to slowly trickle into affected areas.
UNICEF rushes emergency relief to quake victims in China
The first aid, comprising 1,000 tents, 15,000 blankets and 60,000 school kits, are expected to arrive in quake-affected areas over the next 24 hours, UNICEF reported today from Beijing
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UK inquiry into torture and death of Iraqi in UK custody must be independent
Amnesty International said: "This long-overdue recognition by the UK authorities of the need for a full public inquiry into the case. The family of Baha Mousa and their legal representatives, along with NGOs
Ban Ki-Moon to travel to Myanmar to boost aid effort
Mr. Ban's objective is to reinforce the ongoing aid operation to see how the international relief and rehabilitation effort can be scaled up, and to work with Myanmar authorities...
More than 2.6 million Somalis in crisis
The increase in needs is due mainly to the addition of 600Â 000 urban poor, who are struggling to meet their household food needs in the face of rapidly increasing food and basic commodity prices...
Greater funding needed to improve peacebuilding process
In a presidential statement issued at the end of a day-long open debate, Deputy Permanent Representative Karen Pierce of the United Kingdom said that Council members recognized
Nepal still faces challenges after successful election
The Secretary-General's Special Representative to Nepal Ian Martin briefed the Security Council on the situation in the country today and afterwards told reporters that Nepal still faces "very considerable challenges"
Human security threatened by diverse group of challenges
The President said at today's debate that the international community should enhance its cooperation given the interconnectedness of people's insecurities.
DR Congo: UN submits report on February violence in far west to authorities
The report deals with human rights abuses committed by Government forces and by members of the Bunda Dia Kongo (BDK) armed movement during the February stand-off between the two sides
Myanmar's leader agrees to open access to foreign aid workers
The Secretary-General said the Senior General had agreed that the main airport at Yangon, Myanmar's most populous city, can be used as a logistics hub for international aid so that relief can be distributed more quickly to those in need.
Greek and Turkish Cypriot leaders hold 'fruitful' talks
The Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot leaders have held "genuine and fruitful" talks in Nicosia under United Nations auspices, their second round of formal discussions
Secretary-General welcomes 'historic' election of Lebanese President
United Nations Secretary-General today congratulated the Lebanese people on the election of President Michel Suleimane, ending the deadlock that has endured in the Middle Eastern nation since last November.
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