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WB lowers projections for global economic outlook
Developing countries are headed for a year of disappointing growth, as first quarter weakness in 2014 has delayed an expected pick-up in economic activity, according …
‘The future starts now,’ Ban says at launch of UN Decade of Sustainable Energy for All
Launching the United Nations Decade of Sustainable Energy for All, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on 5 June hailed modern energy services …
Young people unite at UN forum to shape future development agenda
Young people from more than 1,000 youth organizations have gathered at United Nations Headquarters on 2 June to add their …
CIS PMs consider over 20 issues in Minsk
A Council of the heads of the governments of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) was held in Minsk, Belarus, …
CIS PMs to hold meeting in Belarus
A Council of Prime Ministers of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) will hold a session in Minsk, Belarus, on …
Ukraine starts process of withdrawing from CIS
Ukraine started a processing of exiting from the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), Ukrinform agency reported quoting secretary of the …
China to start production of commercial planes
Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China, Ltd. (COMAC) will soon launch production of passenger airplanes. COMAC is planning to launch a …
United Nations agencies report steady progress in saving mothers’ lives
New United Nations data show a 45% reduction in maternal deaths since 1990. An estimated 289 000 women died in …
WHO’s first global report on antibiotic resistance reveals serious, worldwide threat to public health
A new report by WHO–its first to look at antimicrobial resistance, including antibiotic resistance, globally–reveals that this serious threat is …
Gingrich: US are not superpower
The United States of America (USA) are not a superpower, which they were about 20 years, Former Speaker of the …