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	UN: Horn Of Africa Needs Generous Donations - The UN is calling on countries, businesses and individuals to give generously to support efforts to tackle the food security crisis gripping the Horn of Africa.
	UN Condemns Killing Of Pakistani Journalist - The UN condemned the murder of Pakistani journalist Munir Shakar and urged that his killers be brought to justice.
	UN: Haiti Escapes Serious Damage From Hurricane Irene - Hurricane Irene has left impoverished Haiti relatively unscathed.
	UN: High Unemployment In Palestine - The economy of the occupied Palestinian territory grew by 9.3 per cent last year, but that expansion was not enough to reduce the area`s 30 per cent unemployment rate.
	UN Condemns Attacks On Israel - The UN condemned the attacks in southern Israel earlier this week.
	UN Condemns Deadly Blasts In Iraq - The UN condemned the series of terrorist attacks that killed scores of people in Iraq .
	UN Condemns Israel's Housing Plans In Occupied Palestine - Voicing Concern at Israel`s announcement to advance planning for new housing in East Jerusalem, the UN called the action contrary to international law.
	UN Warns of Rising Death Rates Among Somali Children - Death rates among Somali refugees who have entered Ethiopia to seek succour from famine has reached alarming levels.
	All Americans Killed In Crash Of Helicopter In Afghanistan Identified - All 30 Americans killed in the Aug. 6 crash of a CH-47 Chinook helicopter in eastern Afghanistan have been identified.
	Global Economy On Agenda During General Assembly Chief`s visit To Argentina - Economic governance, globalization and the role of the United Nations topped the agenda during a one-day visit today to Argentina by General Assembly President Joseph Deiss.
	UN-Backed Tsunami Warning System Passes First Test - The first test of the communication network of the United Nations-backed tsunami early warning system for the North-eastern Atlantic and the Mediterranean was carried out successfully.
	Obama Honors Fallen Muslim-American Soldier - Obama paid tribute to a fallen soldier during an iftar dinner at the White House last night as an example of contributions Muslim-Americans have made to America`s diversity and freedoms.
	UN: Aid Workers Must Have Safe Passage To Those In Need In Somalia - The United Nations relief chief visited the capital of Somalia today, stressing that aid workers must have safe passage to those in need.
	UN Voices Concern Over Reports Of Rape Of Women Fleeing Somalia - The UN voiced concern over reports that women and girls fleeing famine in Somalia were being raped.
	UN Chief Ban Marks International Youth Day - The United Nations marked International Youth Day today under the slogan "Change Our World.
	UN Sponsors Writing Contest To Save Forests - Two teenagers` powerful pleas from the imagined standpoint of a tree to save the world`s forests beat out two million competitors to win gold medals today in the United Nations International Letter-Writing Competition for Young People.
	UN Chief Ban: Sustainable Developement Top Priority For Second Term - Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said today that sustainable development will remain his top priority during his second term as the head of the United Nations.
	UN: Cholera A Big Danger In Somalia - United Nations agencies are stepping up efforts to respond to a cholera epidemic among the displaced Somalis.
	Heads Of UN Bodies Discuss Reform - General Assembly President Joseph Deiss has met with the heads of the Security Council and the Economic and Social Council to discuss increased cooperation.
	Obama Pays Respects To Soldiers Killed In Helicopter Crash In Afghanistan - Obama paid his respects at Dover Air Force Base in Delaware during the dignified transfer of remains of service members killed in an Aug. 6 helicopter crash in Afghanistan.

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