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UN flags global economy operating near stagnation

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NEW YORK: The global economy is experiencing a period of subdued economic performance marked by weak momentum and limited expansion, according to the latest assessment by the United Nations. The organisation said current conditions reflect an environment in which economic activity is restrained and operating close to stagnation in many regions, with growth......
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UN Human Rights chief calls for restraint to avoid Middle East conflict

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Volker Türk, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, urges global restraint to prevent wider conflict in the Middle East, warning of devastating consequences for civilians....
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UN launches $426 million flash appeal for Lebanon’s humanitarian aid

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The United Nations has launched a $426 million flash appeal to mobilize urgent humanitarian resources for civilians affected by the ongoing conflict and deepening crisis in Lebanon....
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UN urges immediate action to prevent food and aid crises in cyclone-hit Myanmar

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United Nations (UN) officials voiced urgent concern on Friday about a prospective humanitarian disaster in cyclone-ravaged regions of Myanmar. Insufficient aid deliveries and a potential food crisis are top concerns following last month’s destructive Cyclone Mocha. Farmers unable to plant crops due to the aftermath could propel a major food......