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US Court convicts Somali Man over Piracy
A Somali man was convicted on Friday in a U.S. court for serving as a ransom negotiator for Somali pirates and his…
FAO wants $110mn to handle Food Crisis in Sahel
The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) have appealed to oil-exporting and mineral-rich…
“Egyptians Abroad for Development” Delays Its Fundraiser
Egyptians Abroad for Development, a Chicago based organization focused on reform in Egypt, postpones its first…
Blasts in Nigerian Newspaper kill At Least 6 People
At least six people have died in two bomb attacks on newspaper offices in Nigeria. A suicide bomber detonated a car…
Civil Society Forum Wishes To See A Stronger UNCTAD
A day before the conclusion of negotiations at UNCTAD XIII, members of the Civil Society Forum said they wish…
Philippine: China Violates 2002 Non-aggression Pact
The Philippines says China violated a 2002 non-aggression pact when Chinese government ships prevented Filipino…
UNCTAD Needs to Send Strong Message to Rio+20
During a special event on the fourth day of UNCTAD XIII, government officials and business leaders discussed the…
United Nations Forum On Sustainability Standards To Be Launched Soon
Delegates to the UNCTAD XIII quadrennial conference were briefed Wednesday on a soon-to-be-launched United Nations…
Uganda Economy Expected to Grow in 2012/13
Uganda's economy is expected to grow by 5.4 percent in the 2012/13 (July-June) fiscal year from an estimated 5…
Global Trade & Green Economy Forum Shall be Established: Secretary-General
International trade provides a central vehicle for expanding demand and supply of environmentally friendly goods…