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UN warns that violence in Zimbabwe is nearing crisis level
The United Nations warned Tuesday that postelection violence in Zimbabwe is nearing crisis levels.
International Herald Tribune – May 13, 2008 1:46 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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The United Nations warned Tuesday that postelection violence in Zimbabwe is nearing crisis levels.
International Herald Tribune – May 13, 2008 1:46 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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Zimbabwe Police Stop U.S., U.K. Envoys
The United Nations warned that post-election violence in Zimbabwe risked reaching crisis levels, as police stopped a convoy of ambassadors on a tour to investigate attacks on opposition supporters.
CBS News – May 13, 2008 1:29 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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The United Nations warned that post-election violence in Zimbabwe risked reaching crisis levels, as police stopped a convoy of ambassadors on a tour to investigate attacks on opposition supporters.
CBS News – May 13, 2008 1:29 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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Group starts local effort for Myanmar relief
The Myanmar government said about 62,000 people are dead or missing. The United Nations suggests that number may actually be closer to 100,000.
KHOU.com – May 13, 2008 12:40 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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The Myanmar government said about 62,000 people are dead or missing. The United Nations suggests that number may actually be closer to 100,000.
KHOU.com – May 13, 2008 12:40 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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Burma regime accused of hoarding cyclone aid
The United Nations said Tuesday that only a tiny portion of international aid needed for Burma's cyclone victims is making it into the country, amid reports that the military regime is hoarding good-quality foreign aid for itself and doling out rotten food.
CTV.ca – May 13, 2008 10:36 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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The United Nations said Tuesday that only a tiny portion of international aid needed for Burma's cyclone victims is making it into the country, amid reports that the military regime is hoarding good-quality foreign aid for itself and doling out rotten food.
CTV.ca – May 13, 2008 10:36 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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Zimbabwe violence could reach crisis proportions: UNAFP - Levels of post-election violence in Zimbabwe are escalating in urban and rural areas and could reach crisis proportions, the United Nations' senior representative in the country said on Tuesday.
Yahoo! – May 13, 2008 09:43 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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UN refugee chief to head to Yemen
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) António Guterres will embark on a five-day mission to Yemen tomorrow to assess the agency's efforts to help refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs) first-hand.
UN News Centre – May 13, 2008 05:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) António Guterres will embark on a five-day mission to Yemen tomorrow to assess the agency's efforts to help refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs) first-hand.
UN News Centre – May 13, 2008 05:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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Refugees can resume returning to Afghanistan from Pakistan - UN
After security concerns prompted the United Nations to suspend assistance to Afghan refugees who are voluntarily returning to their home country from Peshawar in Pakistan, the UN refugee agency announced today that it will reopen its voluntary repatriation centre (VRC) in the city.
UN News Centre – May 13, 2008 05:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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After security concerns prompted the United Nations to suspend assistance to Afghan refugees who are voluntarily returning to their home country from Peshawar in Pakistan, the UN refugee agency announced today that it will reopen its voluntary repatriation centre (VRC) in the city.
UN News Centre – May 13, 2008 05:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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Bosnian Croat commander jailed by UN tribunal to serve time in Italy
A Bosnian Croat military commander, found guilty of committing crimes against Bosnian Muslims in the area around Mostar, was today transferred to a jail in Italy to serve out the remainder of his 18-year sentence, the United Nations International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY) announced.
UN News Centre – May 13, 2008 05:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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A Bosnian Croat military commander, found guilty of committing crimes against Bosnian Muslims in the area around Mostar, was today transferred to a jail in Italy to serve out the remainder of his 18-year sentence, the United Nations International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY) announced.
UN News Centre – May 13, 2008 05:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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International task force on global food crisis opens new website - UN
After holding its first meeting this week in New York, the new international task force on the global food crisis, which is chaired by United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon, has opened a new website to provide updates on its activities.
UN News Centre – May 13, 2008 05:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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After holding its first meeting this week in New York, the new international task force on the global food crisis, which is chaired by United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon, has opened a new website to provide updates on its activities.
UN News Centre – May 13, 2008 05:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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‘Billion Tree Campaign' blossoms to seven times its size, UN agency says
A grassroots campaign to plant trees around the globe has announced that it is raising its target from 1 billion trees to 7 billion trees, the United Nations announced today.
UN News Centre – May 13, 2008 05:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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A grassroots campaign to plant trees around the globe has announced that it is raising its target from 1 billion trees to 7 billion trees, the United Nations announced today.
UN News Centre – May 13, 2008 05:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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