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HEADLINES AT A GLANCE
 
10 February, 2012
General Assembly to discuss latest developments in Syria
Ban urges Sudan and South Sudan to make compromises on unresolved disputes
UN welcomes charges against army colonel over mass rapes in Guinea
Libya: UN calls for justice after killings of displaced persons
Ban urges dialogue in dispute over Falkland Islands (Malvinas)
UN invites countries to tune in for first World Radio Day
Spanish judge should not be prosecuted for doing his job, says UN rights office
UN-backed report warns of dangers of increasing electronic waste in West Africa
UN envoy calls on Israel to preserve health of Palestinian detainee on hunger strike
Blue economy needed to protect Mediterranean Sea and world’s oceans – UN official
UNESCO ready to boost assistance as Myanmar moves ahead with reforms
At least 11 Somalis perish in latest Gulf of Aden boat tragedy, UN reports
UN agency steps up aid delivery to refugees fleeing conflict in Mali
Asia-Pacific nations wrap up UN forum with plan to advance progress on AIDS targets
 
9 February, 2012
In meeting with Serbian official, Ban welcomes easing of tensions in northern Kosovo
UN official outlines priorities ahead of sustainable development summit
Security Council hears call for closer ties between UN and European security bloc
Global food prices rebound for first time in six months – UN
Senior UN official urges all sides in the Maldives to pursue dialogue
UN-backed marine expedition highlights impact of climate change in oceans
In South Sudan, work begins on UN-backed training centre for ex-soldiers
Wave of prison deaths in South America sparks alarm from UN human rights office
Rap artist 50 Cent visits Horn of Africa with UN food relief agency
Nuclear test ban treaty the focus of Ban’s visit to Austrian capital
UN wraps up year of forests by highlighting their social and economic value
Libya: UN welcomes adoption of electoral laws
UN official urges Syria to immediately end violations against children
 
8 February, 2012
UN official stresses need to boost peacekeeping operations in DR Congo
Haiti making progress on rule of law, but faces serious challenges – UN expert
General Assembly President calls for support for housing programme for Palestinians
Ban voices concern over outbreak of fighting in northern Mali
Serbia-Kosovo dialogue eases tensions, but challenges remain – UN official
UN human rights experts express concern about trial of prominent Spanish judge
Most workers in Afghan brick kilns are bonded child labourers – UN-backed survey
Ban welcomes launch of Darfur mechanism aimed at helping to resolve conflict
Criminal violence taking rising toll in Caribbean countries, UN report finds
South Sudan: UN agencies sound alarm on worsening food shortages
UN agency defending press freedom condemns murder of Pakistani journalist
Syria: UN and Arab League consider joint observer mission to try to stop killings


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