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Rebel sign peace accord with Malian government, paving way for polls

Rebels of the Tuareg-led National Movement for the Liberation of Azawad (MNLA) in north Mali have inked a peace deal with the government to hold presidential elections on July...

June 20, 2013

John W. Ashe elected as the President of UNGA for its 68th session

The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) elected by acclamation Ambassador John W. Ashe of Antigua and Barbuda as President of its upcoming 68th session. After being elected, Mr....

June 19, 2013

By 2028, India to become most populous nation: UN report

As per the latest report titled World Population Prospects — The 2012 Revision, released by the United Nations, India will become the most populous country in the world...

June 18, 2013

U.S. to supply arms to Syria rebels

For the first time the U.S. has openly promised the Syrian rebels to supply weapons as it claims to have found evidence the Syrian regime using chemical weapons....

June 16, 2013

Global population to touch 8.1 billion in 2025: UN report

As per a latest forecast made by a U.N. report, the world’s population will increase from 7.2 billion today to 8.1 billion in 2025 and 9.6 billion in 2050....

June 15, 2013

Obesity and poor nutrition costs world economy $1.4 trillion: FAO

As per the latest report of the Rome based U.N.’s Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), obesity and poor nutrition cost dearly for the global economy and suggested the governments that...

June 7, 2013

World Environment Day Observed globally with the theme: “Think. Eat. Save- Reduce Your Foodprint”

World Environment Day was observed in India and across the globe on June 5.  The day was dedicated by the UN Conference on Human Environment in 1972 for the cause...

June 7, 2013

IFC provides $5 million funds to NSL Renewable Power

NSL Renewable Power which develops and operates renewable energy projects across India, will be provided funding of of $5 million by the International Finance Corporation (IFC) – a...

June 2, 2013

UN releases World Economic Situation and Prospects 2013 Report

As per the forecast report World Economic Situation and Prospects 2013 released by the United Nations, it is hopeful that the world economy can gain slow momentum for...

May 30, 2013

UN honor for MP cottage and village industry department

The United Nations Public Service Award for year 2013 will be given to the Madhya Pradesh Government’s Cottage and Village Industry Department. The United Nations has chosen Cottage and Village Industry...

May 19, 2013

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