Headlines at a glance


1 August, 2012

UN officials welcome ‘historic’ approval of new constitution for Somalia

Syria: as UN prepares food relief for Aleppo, renews call for restraint in fighting

Ban calls for peaceful transfer of Iranian exiles from Iraqi camp

To prosper, Africa must diversify economies, focus on agribusiness – UN official

UN agency welcomes Nigeria’s decision to carry out oil clean-up in Ogoniland

Ban confirms appointment of adviser on Yemen, names new enterprise planning official

31 July, 2012

Ban appoints Austrian diplomat as coordinator for multilingualism

UN and G20 can support each other to advance common goals, say top officials

Ban names high-level panel to map out 'bold' vision for future global development efforts

Record production of iron ore in 2011 points to recovery after recession – UN report

Security Council extends mandate of UN-African Union Darfur peacekeepers

Number of Syrians displaced by conflict continues to rise, UN refugee agency reports

Ahead of visit to region, UN refugee chief calls for more support for displaced Malians

UN envoy urges Iraq to avoid violence in relocating Iranian exiles from camp

Côte d'Ivoire: human rights-based solutions key to resolving displacement – UN

30 July, 2012

Security Council calls for consensus on restoring stability in Guinea-Bissau

Ban urges end to Syria fighting as number of people affected reaches two million

UN official calls on academics to step up their efforts to fight hunger

In wake of field visit in Syria, head of UN observers voices concern over Aleppo

UN and partners support operations to respond to Ebola outbreak in Uganda

29 July, 2012

Ban disappointed over lack of agreement on conventional arms trade treaty

Syria: UN humanitarian chief urges avoidance of civilian casualties in Aleppo fighting



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