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International aid needed for returning Chadians displaced by conflict – UN

The United Nations is appealing for international aid to assist some 18,000 Chadian villagers who have returned to their homes in a resource-poor region of the strife-torn African country after......

Council must do more to protect civilians in armed conflict – UN rights chief

The United Nations human rights chief today called on the Security Council to put more muscle into protecting civilians in armed conflict, citing Israel’s war in Gaza and the situations in Darf......

Ban urges more States to adhere to global pact on explosive remnants of war

Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has called on those States that have not yet done so to adhere to the global pact dealing with explosive remnants of war, noting the deadly toll that these weapons......

Assembly President calls on Israel, Palestinians to implement resolution on Gaza conflict

General Assembly President Ali Treki today urged Israel and the Palestinians to heed the body’s call to conduct credible investigations into charges that both sides were guilty of serious human......

Displaced Sri Lankans increasingly returning home from camps – UN

About 90,000 Sri Lankans displaced by the conflict between Government forces and Tamil separatists have returned to their homes in the past three months, and the pace of returns has begun to ac......

Examining Workplace Styles of the Sexes

Businesses Urged to Harness the Power of Difference for More Effective Team Management. LONDON. – A new survey looking at the working styles of men and women reveals that 45 per cent of working......