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UN humanitarian chief to arrive in Myanmar on Sunday

The top United Nations relief official plans to talk directly with the authorities in Myanmar in an effort to accelerate the relief effort for victims of Cyclone Nargis which may have left more than 100,000 people dead and severely affected up to 2.5 million others.

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Top UN envoy in Sudan welcomes deal to end deadly clashes in disputed town

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Burundi: Secretary-General welcomes arrival of rebel group for peace talks

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UN refugee agency provides aid to more than 40,000 Somalis who fled capital

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