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Syria: U.N. observers attacked by tanks
CBS News
A convoy of vehicles led by the head of the U.N. observers mission was attacked by tanks Sunday, U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki-moon said
07/30/12
UN: 200,000 Syrians Flee Aleppo as Rebels, Troops Clash
Voice of America
United Nations humanitarian chief Valerie Amos says violence has forced 200,000 people to flee the country's commercial hub
07/29/12
Rwanda Issues Rebuttal to UN Over M23 Report
Voice of America
Rwanda has issued a response to a U.N. Group of Experts report linking Kigali to a rebellion in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo
07/28/12
Carrying the Torch for Peace - an Op-Ed by Peter Yeo
Huffington Post
As over 10,000 of the world's greatest athletes convene in London for the 2012 Olympic Games, three truly stand out.
07/27/12
The Costs of the Third Russian Veto at the Security Council
Huffington Post
What options do Moscow and Tehran have, after the leaderships of Russia and Iran entered the eye of the storm in the wake of the grave loss they have both suffered in Syria?
07/27/12
Syria Conflict: Assad's Fall Just Matter Of Time, Robert Mood Says
Huffington Post
The Syrian Government's use of massive force is mobilizing insurgents
07/27/12
U.N. envoy assures help to Myanmar
UPI
"The UN is committed to assisting Myanmar and its people in their reform and national reconciliation efforts, including overcoming imminent challenges"
07/27/12
UN Renews Peacekeepers in Ivory Coast
Voice of America
The UN Security Council voted unanimously to extend the mandate for the operation in Ivory Coast for another year
07/26/12
UN-Backed Soldiers Battle Rebels in East Congo
ABC News
Soldiers backed by U.N. helicopter gunships battled rebels around a strategic army garrison near a mountain gorilla reserve in eastern Congo
07/26/12
Security Council trims UN force in Ivory Coast
AFP
8,837 soldiers and 1,555 police remain
07/26/12
In Bosnia and Herzegovina, Ban notes country’s progress and affirms UN support
UN News Centre
Ban Ki-moon today affirmed the support of the UN in the country’s path to stability and prosperity
07/25/12
Arab nations announce plans to seek new UN General Assembly resolution on Syria crisis
The Washington Post
Arab nations announced plans to seek approval for political transition and establishment of a democratic government
07/25/12
UN Envoy Warns Time for Mideast Peace Waning
Voice of America
Serry said there has been a continued effort to restart talks amid what he called worrying developments on the ground
07/25/12
UN Finds 6 Sudanese Bombs Hit South Sudan
Associated Press
Sudan maintains that bombs were aimed at rebels in its own territory
07/24/12
Juba Offers Khartoum Financial Relief
Voice of America
South Sudan presented the African Union with a proposal for ending its long standing oil dispute with Khartoum
07/23/12
Timor turning the corner on poll violence
The Australian
Political normalisation is finally at hand in East Timor, despite last weekend's sudden outbreak of rioting that marred at the last moment the young nation's third elections
07/21/12
U.S. Cutting Military Aid to Rwanda
New York Times
US said it would cut military aid to Rwanda, citing evidence that the country was supporting rebels in the DRC
07/21/12
South Sudan accuses Sudan of bombing village while deadline for UN-mandated talks nears
Washington Post
Military spokesman said Sudanese Antonov planes bombed the village in Northern Bahr el Ghazal state
07/21/12
US must work 'outside UN' to aid Syrian rebels
AFP
America must use back channels to bolster its support for rebel forces as US military involvement is not an option
07/21/12
UN Refugee Chief expresses grave concern over numbers of people displaced by violence in Syria
Alert Net
Reports estimate between 8,500 and 30,000 Syrians have crossed into Lebanon in the past 48 hours
07/20/12
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