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UN appeals for $187 million to aid Myanmar cyclone victims

The United Nations today appealed for $187 million to help provide humanitarian relief to some 1.5 million people severely affected by the recent cyclone in Myanmar for the next six months.

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Secretary-General urges US business leaders to help fight global poverty

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Ban Ki-moon ‘deeply concerned’ at continuing violence in Lebanon

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Denmark a leader on combating torture, but UN expert has some concerns

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UN rights body says States must refrain from profiling while combating terrorism

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Killing of Kenya staffer second loss this week for UN food agency

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Gunmen in central Somalia kill driver of UN food convoy

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Though making ‘very good progress,’ Africa still faces challenges, says UN official

Romania: evacuation transit centre to be created – UN refugee agency

More than 100 States review global pact on nuclear weapons control – UN

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UN-backed scheme targets inequality in Nepal’s rural communities

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Romania: evacuation transit centre to be created – UN refugee agency

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Migratory birds threatened by changing environment, UN warns

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Djibouti to work with UN to eliminate female genital mutilation

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Food crisis, Myanmar feature in Assembly President’s talks with Turkish officials

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Advancing women’s rights critical to Liberia’s development – UN envoy

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Afghanistan, Iran and Pakistan agree an anti-drugs plan brokered by UN

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Though making ‘very good progress,’ Africa still faces challenges, says UN official

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UN, FIFA join forces to score development goals

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