Mon 25 Jun 2012
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Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon welcomes the conclusion of Egypt's presidential election process following the release of official results, his spokesperson said today.
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UN-Arab League envoy cites need to raise pressure on Syrian parties to end conflict
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UNESCO chief calls for investigation into death of Honduran journalist
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UN agency starts flying in emergency aid for refugees in South Sudan
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Rio+20: sustainable practices during forum to lower environmental impact
New UN report spotlights role of climate change in driving people from their homes
UN-backed report finds that elephant poaching levels are worst in a decade
UN warns sectarian attacks in Nigeria could amount to crimes against humanity
Secretary-General awarded Seoul Peace Prize
Sierra Leone’s health minister to serve as UN envoy on sexual violence in conflict
Security Council urges Libyan authorities to work towards release of detained ICC staff
Rio+20: Secretary-General challenges nations to achieve ‘zero hunger’
Ban pays tribute to late scholar, friend and UN partner Dr. J. Michael Adams
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Ban welcomes conclusion of Egypt's presidential elections, congratulates winner
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UN report suggests environmental measures that could save millions of lives
Rio+20: Ban urges world leaders to build on sustainable development commitments
Humanitarian situation in Syria continues to worsen – UN relief agency
UNICEF: more affordable malaria bed nets will save $22 million
Despite agreed environmental goals, world still on unsustainable path – UN
After earlier obstructions, UN observers reach reported site of massacre in Syria
Rio+20: Ban announces more than 100 commitments on sustainable energy
Rio+20: Secretary-General challenges nations to achieve ‘zero hunger’
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