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Ban lays out remaining hurdles in climate talks in Copenhagen

The outcome of the historic climate change negotiations in Copenhagen hinges on the issues of emissions reductions and financing, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said today as he urged world leaders to use the final days of the talks to strike an ambitious new agreement.

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DR Congo: UN forces, army adopt new directives with civilian protection at core

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UN and Nepal sign action plan for release of nearly 3,000 Maoist child soldiers

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Venezuelan leader violates independence of judiciary – UN rights experts

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Security Council extends UN disengagement force on Israeli-Syrian front

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Cambodia: UN report voices some concern over rights of garment workers

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