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Audio: Today's News Update From The United Nations

Tuesday, 7 November 2006, 11:23 am
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UN Audio: Today's News Update From The United Nations

UN Audio: (click here to listen) Climate Change a Serious Threat to Humanity: Kibwana - UN Urges Support for Africa in Curbing Global Warming - UN Rights Chief Urges Moratorium on Iraqi Executions - Annan Welcomes China's Decision to Double Aid to Africa - UN Urges Greater Effort to Prevent AIDS Among Asia-Pacific Women, Children - SPECIAL FEATURES: New Report Points to Africa's Vulnerability to Climate Change - Women, peace and security - a look at how women are using a Security Council resolution to make a difference in women's lives

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