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Nepal: UN political chief encourages dialogue among leaders to overcome differences on constitution

Expressing deep concern about current developments adversely affecting Nepal's humanitarian situation, economic performance and reconstruction efforts, the top United Nations political official encouraged the country's leaders to overcome their...

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Mergers: European Commission approves acquisition of small package delivery services provider TNT Express by FedEx

The European Commission has approved under the EU Merger Regulation the proposed acquisition of TNT Express by FedEx Corporation. Both companies offer world-wide small package delivery services.

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UN chief ‘deeply concerned’ about intensification of airstrikes and ground fighting in Yemen

United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said on 8 January that he is “deeply concerned” about the intensification of Saudi-led coalition airstrikes and ground fighting and shelling in Yemen, despite repeated calls for a renewed cessation of...

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Solutions needed to stem global refugee crisis, says Grandi

UNHCR's High Commissioner Filippo Grandi speaks at his first press conference as head of the agency.