
Mon 09 Nov 2009
Top Headlines
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon welcomed today's approval by Iraqi lawmakers of amendments to electoral laws, saying the move – which follows weeks of deadlock – means national parliamentary polls can be held in January as scheduled.
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International Criminal Court receives materials on Kenyan post-election violence
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Senior UN official urges rich countries to commit to deeper cuts in emissions
Assembly President calls on Israel, Palestinians to implement resolution on Gaza conflict
UN ‘s Asia-Pacific gathering wraps up with call for better trade deal for poorer States
UN stepping up assistance to latest wave of conflict displaced Pakistanis
UN calls for strengthening of environmental laws in armed conflict
General Assembly backs findings of UN report into Gaza conflict
United by a common goal, fallen UN staff aimed to help Afghans
UN launches campaign harnessing support to end violence against women
UN agencies launch campaign lifting the lid on the damaging impact of corruption
UN agency helps officials in Cape Verde tackle outbreak of dengue fever
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Iraqi decision means election preparations can now proceed, Ban says
UN agency to set up museum of information and communication technology
New UN measures to help consumers with technology purchasing decisions
General Assembly to consider UN probe into Gaza conflict next week
General Assembly again calls for lifting of United States embargo against Cuba
UN appeals for $74 million to help flood victims in Philippines
Haiti: UN peacekeeping mission condemns shooting of judge
UNICEF supports efforts to immunize Rwandan children against measles
Regional States sign pact to fight piracy off Somali coast – UN
UN rights expert credits Brazil with major progress on improving access to food
The Kyoto Protocol is being observed in its breach rather than adherence to the limits that were set.![]()

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