Ban Ki-moon
Guterres for a second term as UN Secretary-General
Guterres succeeded Ban Ki-moon in January 2017, just weeks before US President Donald Trump took office
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"Stop the conflicts immediately"
According to him, this is necessary because the coronavirus pandemic not only threatens progress in the fight against hunger and poverty in the world, but also threatens to deepen existing conflicts and encourage the outbreak of new ones.
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Saving the Planet Will Cost 1.8 Trillion Dollars
Investing $ 1.8 trillion over the next decade - in climate change adaptation measures - could bring in net benefits worth more than $ 7 trillion. These are the conclusions of a global cost-benefit analysis, outlining five strategies for adapting the world to climate change.
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The future of real estate to be highlighted at groundbreaking 30-year edition of MIPIM - the world's leading property market
Every year, MIPIM brings together the most influential players from all sectors of the international property industry for a four-day event of networking, learning and insightful discussion through various conferences and exhibitions. MIPIM 2019 is expected to be attended by over 26,000 participants and more than 5,400 investors.
"DEMOCRACY MEANS EQUALITY!"
As Executive Head of the United Nations Democracy Fund (UNDEF), Annika Savill manages a UN Secretary-General's Trust Fund that strengthens the voice of civil society, promote the rule of law and human rights, and encourage the participation of all groups in democratic processes.
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Vucic announces sudden trip to Paris, meeting with Macron
Vucic announced this during a press conference in Belgrade on Monday morning, saying that he did not have much time, among other things, because of the said meeting with Macron.
The meeting is not even included in the schedule of the French president published on the official website of the presidential palace.
IMF Chief Christine Lagarde Warns of 'Dark Future' Over Climate Change
The world faces a "dark future" if it fails to tackle climate change and inequality, IMF managing director Christine Lagarde warned on Tuesday.
"If we don't address these issues... we will be moving to a dark future" in 50 years, she told a major economic conference in the Saudi capital.
Cyprus, from New York to Geneva...
Eyes and ears were fixed over the weekend on what will come out of U.N. headquarters in New York. Would Turkish Cypriot leader Mustafa Akıncı appear in front of the cameras with a face similar to the snapshot he gave to reporters at the last summit with former secretary-general Ban Ki-moon? Or would he smile this time? Would U.N.
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28. Jun Represents Serbia at the UN in Geneva and London
Serbian Humanitarian organization 28. Jun participated at the UNGA Preparatory Process Global Compact for Migration at the United Nations Office in Geneva and the Aid & Trade Conference in London last week.
BBQ politics
Greek Cypriot politicians staged a very heated verbal exchange in the House of Representatives over reports that ruling Democratic Rally Party (DISI) Chairman Averof Neophytou visited the presidential office in northern Cyprus to discuss ways of overcoming the deadlock in the Cyprus talks during a BBQ with President Mustafa Akıncı.
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