World World/Regional Organizations   :::::: UN urges better coordinated fight against AIDS :::::: UN declares ceasefire in Lebanon :::::: EU aims to complete constitution ratification by 2009 :::::: EU expresses condolences to Indonesians over quake :::::: IAEA chief calls on nuclear powers to give up weapons :::::: Annan expresses sadness over deadly Indonesian earthquake :::::: IFRC launches emergency appeal for relief work in Indonesia :::::: Annan suggests extension of UNFICYP for six months :::::: WHO nations fail to reach consensus on smallpox destruction :::::: WHO launches global alliance to overcome medical personnel shortages :::::: UN hopes for quick end to East Timor violence :::::: UN council hails formation of new Iraqi government :::::: UN deployment in Darfur not agreed :::::: Top UN envoy condemns resumption of fighting in Mogadishu :::::: Annan urges G8 summit to liberalize trade, ensure energy security :::::: UN assembly to hold high-level meeting on AIDS next week :::::: Annan urges Cypriots to resume reunification talks :::::: UN to mark UN Peacekeepers' Day :::::: EU fails to compose list of "safe countries of origin" over asylum :::::: UN urges cautious decision on operations along Ethiopia-Eritrea border :::::: Annan calls for continued int'l support to West Africa :::::: EC to propose new mandate for talks with Montenegro :::::: Violence continues to undermine human rights in Iraq: UN :::::: UN mission warns of deteriorating human rights in Iraq :::::: ADB to help Papua New Guinea against HIV/AIDS :::::: UN agency launches global walk against child hunger :::::: Annan talks with Sudan's president on peacekeeping operation :::::: UN criticises Canada for neglecting poor, disadvantaged :::::: EU welcomes formation of new Iraqi government :::::: Montenegrin independence referendum in keeping with international standards: OSCE :::::: Taiwan's bid to join WHO rejected again :::::: Annan saddened by sudden death of WHO chief :::::: WHO announces Nordstrom as acting director-general :::::: WHO chief dies after brain operation :::::: APEC ministers to discuss trade issues in Vietnam :::::: Formation of new Iraq gov't welcomed :::::: U.S. envoy to UN warns Iran of package of sanctions :::::: UN children's agency warns of hardships in Central African Republic :::::: UN senior official warns of critical situation in Darfur in few weeks :::::: Annan sends envoys to Sudan for deployment of UN force in Darfur :::::: Annan names coordinator to prepare for possible human influenza pandemic :::::: Nigeria elected member of UN peacebuilding commission :::::: FAO calls world to prioritize funds for preventing bird flu :::::: World Bank provides Zambia with grant for agricultural development :::::: UN unveils quake victims recovery plan :::::: IAEA calls for renewed efforts to ensure nuclear nonproliferation :::::: Annan calls for enhancement of global security in cyberspace :::::: China, Pakistan agree on basic terms of free trade pact :::::: UN urges Syria, Lebanon to establish formal ties, demarcate border :::::: UN chief appoints senior official for peacebuilding support :::::: Annan names Guatemalan diplomat as new head of UN mission in Haiti :::::: UN council calls for cease-fire in Somali capital :::::: Security Council adopts resolution to speed up deployment of UN force in Darfur :::::: Annan welcomes AU's latest decision on Darfur :::::: Urgent: Security Council adopts resolution supporting Darfur peace process :::::: WTO urges negotiators to find "second wind" in trade talks :::::: Security Council renews UN Mission in Eritrea, Ethiopia :::::: UN council extends mandate of UNMEE :::::: UN marks family day with calls to rise to challenge of change :::::: UN council hails Haitian president's inauguration :::::: Asia Pacific not on tract to reduce number of undernourished people: FAO :::::: WHO alarms rising injury-related deaths in W. Pacific :::::: UN chief begins Asia tour :::::: Cholera outbreak aggravates threat to child survival in Angola :::::: UN children's agency needs 10 million dollars in aid for DPRK :::::: UN Security Council extends mandate of UNOTIL for one month :::::: UN chief concerned about situation in Somalia :::::: UN chief calls for peace in Sri Lanka :::::: 19 million Tanzanians suffer from malaria annually: UNDP :::::: WHO confirms first human case of H5N1 in Djibouti :::::: Former Portuguese president appointed to lead UN anti-TB campaign :::::: IMF urges Bangladesh to increase oil price :::::: Annan hails UN council :::::: UN chief calls for revolution in energy efficiency :::::: Election of Human Rights Council marks new beginning: UN rights chief :::::: NATO missile defense technically feasible: official :::::: Syria tells Western countries not to meddle in its internal affairs :::::: WTO launches new panel over U.S. charge against EU aircraft subsidy :::::: Middle East Quartet agrees to deliver aid to Palestinians :::::: Annan hails election of members of new Human Rights Council :::::: List of 47 elected members on Human Rights Council :::::: China elected to new UN Human Rights Council :::::: India, Thailand at heart of Belgian Asia policy: FM :::::: U.S., Russian FMs urge Iran to resume negotiations on nuclear issue :::::: UN calls for effort to save peace, prevent disaster in Sudan :::::: Barroso to propose another year of reflection on EU Constitution :::::: Chinese FM calls on Sudanese parties to honor peace deal :::::: UN calls for more efforts against possible bird flu pandemic :::::: UN assembly elects 44 members of Human Rights Council in first round of voting :::::: Annan stresses need for larger UN operation in Darfur :::::: Convincing Iranian leaders needs "tough diplomacy": U.S. diplomat :::::: Diplomatic quartet meet for ways to revive Mideast peace process :::::: NATO lauds Pakistan role in Afghanistan :::::: WB offers $100m loan to China to stop soil erosion :::::: Security Council to hold ministerial meeting on Darfur :::::: EU adopts new .eu address :::::: EU wants more powers in criminal matters :::::: UN chief to start six-nation tour of Europe, Asia :::::: AU forces commander wants more troops for Darfur :::::: US admits mistreatment of detainees, defends record :::::: Mideast Quartet to meet at UN headquarters :::::: Annan condemns attacks on AU staff in Sudan :::::: ADB annual meeting concludes in Hyderabad :::::: ADB annual meeting closes :::::: ADB governors committed to supporting pro-poor programs :::::: Surveillance, compensation, public awareness key factors to anti-bird flu: WHO :::::: ADB meeting urges financial integration :::::: UNSC members strive for agreement on draft resolution on Iran :::::: UN chief hails Abuja agreement :::::: EU welcomes signing of Darfur peace pact :::::: EU agrees on restrictions in response to suspected outbreak of Swine Fever in Germany :::::: World Bank to grant 1.5 million dollars for Nigeria's nature reserves :::::: U.S. contributes additional 40 million dollars to UNHCR :::::: UN chief to host Mideast diplomatic quartet meeting in New York :::::: EU official urges Cypriots to stop smoking :::::: EU urges Nepali guerrillas to disarm for fair polls :::::: APEC should better manage cross-border poultry transport: FAO official :::::: 100 countries ratify treaty on plant genetic resources for food: FAO :::::: ADB warns of urgent challenge to reduce poverty in Asia :::::: EU offers Tanzania US$65m for poverty reduction :::::: Annan calls on US to enter direct talks with Iran :::::: Incidents of child labor worldwide dip for first time: UN report :::::: NATO, Japan pledge to work more closely :::::: UN food agency appeals for urgent funds for Afghanistan :::::: Sub-Saharan African countries to benefit from World Heritage Fund :::::: EC announces huge aid to Sudan after Darfur peace deal :::::: ECOWAS, UNICEF experts to meet on human trafficking :::::: UN experts to join AU probe team on sexual abuse claims in Darfur :::::: ASEAN needs to step up cooperation with UN on regional security :::::: ILO report shows marked decline in child labor worldwide :::::: WHO calls attention to threat from indoor air pollution :::::: EC launches legal action against Spain for blocking Endesa sale :::::: EU extends condolences over Black Sea air tragedy :::::: Youth unemployment threatens stability in Sierra Leone: Annan :::::: France, Britain introduce new UN resolution on Iran :::::: EU calls off SAA talks with Belgrade :::::: Annan to head to Washington DC to deliver speeches :::::: UN to set up committee on genocide prevention :::::: UNICEF alerts Nigeria of polio cases :::::: Annan to head to Washington DC to deliver speeches :::::: UN to set up committee on genocide prevention :::::: Rising tensions in Chad could worsen food outlook, warns UN :::::: COMESA calls for investment in infrastructure development :::::: EU fines seven companies for violating business rules :::::: UN tribunal slams Belgrade for failing to deliver Mladic :::::: UN meeting on highway infrastructure and road safety in Asia to be held in Bangkok :::::: EU suspends talks with Serbia to press for handover of Mladic :::::: WHO calls for more efforts to reduce maternal, child mortality :::::: UNSC to consider Iranian nuclear issue Wednesday :::::: Undernutrition kills 5.6mln children each year: UN :::::: Annan bids farewell to Quartet special envoy :::::: Annan outlines landmark global counter-terrorism strategy :::::: Solana urges Sudanese parties to sign peace pact :::::: Solana denies knowledge of CIA jails :::::: EC grants funds to help tackle aftermath of flooding in Ecuador :::::: Annan unveils first global counter-terrorism strategy :::::: UN begins repatriation of Sudanese refugees in Uganda :::::: UN envoy calls for sustained efforts to end drought in Horn of Africa :::::: AU special summit on Aids, TB, Malaria opens in Nigeria :::::: No progress in cutting child undernutrition in sub-Saharan Africa: UNICEF :::::: EU concerned about Bolivia's nationalization of gas industry :::::: EU set to propose UN resolution constraining Iran :::::: EU certain to suspend pre-membership talks with Serbia: official :::::: UN report says millions of children dying of undernutrition :::::: EU assures Russia of equal treatment to Gazprom :::::: Developing nations urged to step up care for underfed children :::::: UN rejects conflict of interest in naming environment chief :::::: Lamy calls for collective determination to move Doha Round forward :::::: Annan calls for peace agreement in Darfur without delay :::::: UN adopts resolution requiring more elaboration on reform :::::: UN council receives IAEA report on Iran's nuclear issue :::::: WFP warns of funds shortage for relief work in Sudan :::::: EU piles up pressure on Serbia over Mladic arrest :::::: UN council strongly condemns violence against civilians in wartime :::::: Chinese ambassador calls for diplomatic solution on Iran's nuclear issue :::::: NATO FMs back troops expansion in Afghanistan: NATO chief :::::: NATO and Russia differ over Belarus, enlargement :::::: Lack of funds forces UN to cut food rations in Sudan's Darfur :::::: Asian Development Bank takes in Brunei as member :::::: WFP organizes walk of world to feed hungry school children :::::: UN official calls for full protection of civilians in Sri Lanka :::::: Annan encouraged by positive development in Nepal: spokesman :::::: Schengen zone visa fees to rise next year :::::: EU approves Congo mission :::::: UNESCO says to test Pacific Tsunami Warning System :::::: Rice sees AU mission in Sudan's Darfur not enough :::::: EU urges release of Belarusian opposition members :::::: NATO chief expects no invitations to NATO entry at November summit :::::: Annan calls for broader participation in chemical disarmament treaty :::::: EU legislators threaten to take Strasbourg rent row to court :::::: NATO not moving to the Pacific: spokesperson :::::: FAO to fund projects to fight bird flu, foot-and-mouth fever :::::: C. America, Caribbean report more malnourished people in 10 years: FAO :::::: Deadly bird flu strain confirmed in Cote d'Ivoire: OIE :::::: NATO foreign ministers discuss ways to make alliance stay relevant :::::: AU to hold special summit on three fatal infectious diseases :::::: Developing countries believe UN reform irrespective of financial contributions :::::: Annan appoints special adviser on Africa :::::: SCO's anti-terrorism military drill to be transparent, open: Russian defense minister :::::: Annan calls for support for victims of Chernobyl

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