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United Nations
An international organization consisting of a large majority of the nations in the world. Its mission is to promote peace, international development, human rights and global health. It formerly helped prepare colonies for independence. It was established in 1945 following the end of World War II.
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But hopes had been all but dashed following Iran's slow response and its reaction to the UN plan.
Obama warns US, partners mulling 'consequences' for Iran by AFP / AFP American Edition
But the UN said it had no intention of abandoning Afghanistan, where 100,000 US-led foreign troops are battling a bloody insurgency eight years after the extremist Taliban regime was driven from power.
UN in Afghanistan to evacuate 600 foreign staff by AFP / AFP Asian Edition
My feeling is that the ball, immediately, is in the developed country court to make it clearer what they are looking for," said Malta's Michael Cutajar, co-chair of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) talks.
Climate talks end with rich-poor rift wide open by AFP / AFP Global Edition
 
 
 
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