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Dili, 22 November 2011 - Timor-Leste continues to invest in measures to minimise the effects of disasters, the United Nations top disaster risk reduction official said during a three day visit to the country. "Timor-Leste is…

16 November 2011 – The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization ( FAO) is urging swift action to tackle a cassava virus that is affecting large parts of East Africa and threatening a staple food crop for much of the…

Dili, 3 November 2011 - The Global 2011 Human Development Report "Sustainability and Equity: A Better Future for All" was launched by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Copenhagen today. The Report warns that…

As the world receives the birth of its 7 billionth person, three babies, among them twins, were also born on 31 October in El Fasher Women’s Hospital, North Darfur, Sudan. At 1130, Nahla Mohammed Ahmed, 21, saw her first son…

On 25 October 2011, MINURSO celebrated the UN Day. On this occasion SRSG Hany Abdel Aziz read the UNSG message...

24 October 2011 – Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today stressed the need for unity as the world seeks solutions for the key challenges facing humanity, from the economic crisis and diminishing job opportunities to the…

12 October 2011 – The Security Council today debated the need to reform the security sector in African countries emerging from conflict, with the United Nations peacekeeping chief calling it crucial to ensuring stability…

Days from now, the human family will welcome its seven billionth member. Some say our planet is too crowded. I say we are seven billion strong. The world has made remarkable progress since the United Nations was born 66 years…

Dili, 18 October 2011 - Specialised teams from PNTL and UNPOL today disposed of 19 pieces of unexploded ordnance, including mortars, hand grenades and artillery. The safe disposal of unexploded ordnance is critical to the…

Dili, 12 October 2011 – 160 national police officers from Timor-Leste's justice section are learning how to work on internal disciplinary and misconduct issues within the national police force. When they complete the courses…