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UN report on human rights violations in DR Congo to be released next month
The report documenting the most serious human rights violations committed in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) between 1993 and 2003 will be made public on 1 October, the United Nations announced today.
Thursday, September 02, 2010 1:00:00 AM

Ban condemns West Bank shooting of four Israelis
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has condemned the killing of four Israeli citizens in the West Bank city of Hebron on Tuesday, just days before Israeli and Palestinian leaders are set to begin face-to-face talks in Washington.
Wednesday, September 01, 2010 1:00:00 AM

UN-civil society forum issues call to action to improve health of millions worldwide
Civil society representatives from more than 70 countries wrapped up a United Nations forum today with an urgent call to action to improve the health of millions of men, women and children worldwide and step up efforts to achieve the globally agreed anti-poverty targets known as the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).
Wednesday, September 01, 2010 1:00:00 AM

Global aid needed to help Pakistan avoid losing wheat crop, says UN agency
Without urgent global assistance to save the upcoming wheat-planting season in Pakistan, the food security of millions in the flood-hit nation is at risk, the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) warned today.
Wednesday, September 01, 2010 1:00:00 AM

Falls represent a deadly public health problem, UN warns
Falls are a major public health problem across the world with an estimated 424,000 fatalities occurring each year, making it the second leading cause of unintentional injury and death after road traffic accidents, according to the United Nations health agency.
Wednesday, September 01, 2010 1:00:00 AM

DR Congo: UN peacekeeping official visits the east after rape of civilians
A senior United Nations peacekeeping official, who is visiting the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) following the recent mass rape of civilians by members of illegal armed groups, has travelled to the eastern region of the country where the crimes were committed, a UN spokesperson said today.
Wednesday, September 01, 2010 1:00:00 AM

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