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UN says world economy will only grow by 1.8%
UNITED NATIONS (AP) - The U.N. says the world economy is "teetering on the brink" of a severe downturn and will grow by only 1.8% in 2008.
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UNITED NATIONS (AP) - The U.N. says the world economy is "teetering on the brink" of a severe downturn and will grow by only 1.8% in 2008.
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World economy 'teetering on brink' of downturn: UN
The world economy is "teetering on the brink" of a severe downturn and is expected to grow only 1.8 per cent in 2008, the United Nations said in its mid-year economic projections Thursday.
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The world economy is "teetering on the brink" of a severe downturn and is expected to grow only 1.8 per cent in 2008, the United Nations said in its mid-year economic projections Thursday.
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Diplomats Head To Myanmar To Seek Facts
The United Nations says severe restrictions by Myanmar's military junta have left aid agencies largely in the dark about the extent of survivors' suffering two weeks after a killer cyclone left up to 2.5 million people destitute.
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The United Nations says severe restrictions by Myanmar's military junta have left aid agencies largely in the dark about the extent of survivors' suffering two weeks after a killer cyclone left up to 2.5 million people destitute.
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UN in dark about Myanmar cyclone disaster needsAP - The United Nations said Friday that severe restrictions by Myanmar's military junta have left aid agencies largely in the dark about the extent of survivors' suffering, two weeks after a killer cyclone left up to 2.5 million people destitute.
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U.N. Plans New Plea to Burmese Generals On Aid Needs
The United Nations said Friday that severe restrictions by Myanmar's military junta have left aid agencies largely in the dark about the extent of survivors' suffering two weeks after a killer cyclone left up to 2.5 million people destitute.
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The United Nations said Friday that severe restrictions by Myanmar's military junta have left aid agencies largely in the dark about the extent of survivors' suffering two weeks after a killer cyclone left up to 2.5 million people destitute.
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UN: World economy to grow by 1.8 percent in 2008
UNITED NATIONS (AP) -- The world economy is "teetering on the brink" of a severe downturn and is expected to grow only 1.8 percent in 2008, the United Nations said in its mid-year economic projections Thursday....
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UNITED NATIONS (AP) -- The world economy is "teetering on the brink" of a severe downturn and is expected to grow only 1.8 percent in 2008, the United Nations said in its mid-year economic projections Thursday....
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Collapsed buildings are leading cause of death in earthquakes, says UN
When earthquakes strike, collapsed buildings claim the largest number of lives, as made evident by tremors in Pakistan in 2005, Iran in 2003 and most recently in China earlier this week, the United Nations agency tasked with minimizing the threat posed by natural disasters said today.
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When earthquakes strike, collapsed buildings claim the largest number of lives, as made evident by tremors in Pakistan in 2005, Iran in 2003 and most recently in China earlier this week, the United Nations agency tasked with minimizing the threat posed by natural disasters said today.
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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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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
The top United Nations official in Sudan today welcomed the agreement to end the deadly fighting between Government forces and the former southern rebels in the disputed Abyei area, which has forced thousands of civilians to flee this week.
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The top United Nations official in Sudan today welcomed the agreement to end the deadly fighting between Government forces and the former southern rebels in the disputed Abyei area, which has forced thousands of civilians to flee this week.
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UN tribunal postpones trial of Serbian security figure due to ill health
The United Nations tribunal set up to deal with the worst crimes committed during the Balkan conflicts of the 1990s today adjourned the trial of a former high-level official with the Serbian secret service after ruling that he is not fit to stand trial on health grounds.
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The United Nations tribunal set up to deal with the worst crimes committed during the Balkan conflicts of the 1990s today adjourned the trial of a former high-level official with the Serbian secret service after ruling that he is not fit to stand trial on health grounds.
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