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Vanuatu Super Storm Shadows UN Disaster Risk Conference
The third UN World Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction began on a sober note as news of Cyclone Pam hung over the proceedings.
China-US Climate Deal May Drive Developing World Action
The China-US deal at the recent APEC meeting could pave the way for a global deal at the UN climate summit in 2015.
Professor Tommy Koh: The Future Of Water Today
National University of Singapore's Professor Tommy Koh highlights the importance of treasuring water and discusses solutions to conserve water.
Top Concerns For Asia: Mental Health, Obesity, NCDs
Mental health, obesity and non-communicable diseases are top-priority goals for the region between 2015 and 2030, according to experts from nine Asian countries and Australia.
Typhoon Haiyan Hits Philippines, Instills Fear In Locals
Aid agencies are bracing for the worst after Typhoon Haiyan slammed into the Philippines, triggering landslides, heavy flooding and affecting tens of millions of people.
China’s Bird Flu Crisis Has Been Contained: UN Director-General
The immediate threat from the H7N9 avian influenza virus is over, said WHO Director-General Dr. Margaret Chan at the 66th World Health Assembly in Geneva.
North Korea’s Long-Range Rocket Launch Succeeds
North Korea successfully launched a rocket on Wednesday, putting fear into its neighbors that the state could someday launch a nuclear missile.
China Releases Climate Change Report
China on Wednesday published a report detailing the actions and policies it had taken on climate change in 2011.
Angelina Jolie, UNESCO Salute Malala’s Courage
UN Goodwill Ambassador Angelina Jolie has praised the bravery of Malala Yousafzai, the 14-year-old Pakistani girl injured in an assassination attempt on her way home from school earlier this month.
