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UN team will consult with cross-section of Iraqis, explore election options - Annan
4 February The United Nations team that will leave shortly for Iraq to determine whether elections are possible between now and the end of May will explore what options the Iraqis can agree on, Secretary-General Kofi Annan said today. FULL STORY>>

Annan hopes Sharons decision on Gaza pullout offers new dynamic to peace efforts
4 February United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan said today he was intrigued by Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharons decision to withdraw settlers from Gaza, adding that he was hopeful the move would provide a new dynamic in pushing the Middle East peace process forward. FULL STORY>>

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Security Council extends UN mission in Cte d'Ivoire and considers its expansion
4 February The Security Council today unanimously agreed to a short extension of the United Nations Mission in Cte d'Ivoire (MINUCI) while suggesting that it might later be expanded into a full-fledged peacekeeping operation. FULL STORY>>

Annan invites Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot leaders to New York for talks
4 February United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan today wrote to the Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot leaders inviting them to New York on 10 February to resume negotiations on the basis of his plan. FULL STORY>>

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Security Council to focus on African conflicts this month - new President
4 February Wars in Africa will command the attention of the United Nations Security Council, but the 15-member panel will also closely track events in Iraq and the Middle East, the President for February said today. FULL STORY>>


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PEACE AND SECURITY

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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
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Investing in social services improves conditions overall, UN official says

Afghanistan: UN agency seeks $25.5 million to fund alternatives to poppy crops

Ministers adopt Declaration on small island developing States

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HUMANITARIAN AID, REFUGEES

UN relief official seeks to spotlight overlooked suffering in Eastern Europe

Without new aid, UN food agency will have to cut rations to millions in DPR of Korea

Relocation to begin as UN refugee agency ends registrations in Chad border town

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ENVIRONMENT, SHELTER

UN-backed accord on hazardous chemicals set to add petrol additives to list

Millions of natural disaster deaths could be averted by better preparedness UN

Ministers adopt Declaration on small island developing States

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HUMAN RIGHTS

UN rights expert calls for release of abducted staff member in Somalia

Despite some progress, Asia-Pacific region still menaced by hunger UN official

UN rights chief calls for new measures to fight genocide, Internet hate-mongering

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UN AFFAIRS, SECRETARY-GENERAL

'Culture of Peace' exhibit at UN shows role of both ordinary and renowned peacebuilders

Annan calls for all-embracing approach in fighting threats to peace

Annan addresses annual meeting of UN peacekeeping chiefs and special representatives

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WOMEN, CHILDREN, POPULATION

UN expert meeting analyzes children's health in six African countries

Benefits of eliminating child labour far outweigh costs, UN agency reports

Annan tells European Parliament that better migration policies will benefit all

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LAW, CRIME PREVENTION

Egyptian judge to participate in International Court of Justice case on Israeli wall

UNESCO chief deplores murder of journalists and media staff in Iraq, Pakistan

Afghanistan: UN agency seeks $25.5 million to fund alternatives to poppy crops

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HEALTH, POVERTY,
FOOD SECURITY

UN expert meeting analyzes children's health in six African countries

UN food agency gives aid to four Asian countries hit by bird flu outbreak

Senior UN officials give final push to eradicate guinea-worm disease

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CULTURE AND EDUCATION

UNICEF ambassador and football star George Weah thanks UN for helping Liberia

UNESCO chief condemns 'brutal murder' of Bangladeshi journalist

Boosting use of space technology for development to be focus of UN meeting

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