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	June 13, 2011 | News covering the UN and the world Sign up  |  E-Mail this  |  Donate More money sought from world leaders for child vaccines Countries are being asked to pledge $3.7 billion for vaccines for the world's poorest children through 2015 at a summit in London, where the United Kingdom already has promised $1.3 billion toward the goal. The summit's host, the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunization, says the extra money could save 4 million lives over the next five years -- possibly leading to the eradication of polio over the next two to four years. BBC (6/13), The Independent (London) (6/13) UN is concerned by rise in Afghan civilian deaths  Wirth assesses AIDS response at 30  Fund vaccinations to save lives  China's Three Gorges Dam draws criticism  Cyberattack on IMF network results in breach  Africa is a lab for global mHealth efforts  Syrians flee to Turkey to escape clashes  Skip to a section:  United Nations | Spotlight: U.S.-UN relations | Health & Development | Climate and Energy | Technology | Spotlight: mHealth | Peacekeeping and Security |  "Wirth: where do you come in to help solve global problems with the @UN? We all have to make that connection together. Cc @unfoundation" @unausa "Expect some intense diplomacy [on the Syria Security Council resolution]. The big question I have is whether or not the Europeans will actually put this to a vote and try to force Russia and China to veto -- or, if they would simply shelve the resolution rather than risk the veto?" UN Dispatch UN is concerned by rise in Afghan civilian deaths More Afghan civilians died this May than any other month since the United Nations began tracking the data, with 368 civilian casualties. More than 80% of the deaths were attributed to the Taliban or other militant groups and 12% blamed on NATO activities, according to the UN. Intensified fighting between the Taliban and NATO-allied forces is believed to be behind the increase. The New York Times (tiered subscription model) (6/11) Europeans push UN Syria resolution despite veto threat Talks resumed last weekend at the UN Security Council over the language of a draft resolution that would condemn the Syrian regime's crackdown on pro-democracy demonstrators -- only without the participation of Russia and China, which boycotted the meetings. President Bashar al-Assad refused several phone calls by UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, a UN spokesman said. Reuters (6/11), The Washington Post/The Associated Press (6/10) UN evacuates staff, bolsters troops, amid Sudan clashes The UN compound in Kadugli, the capital of the Sudanese border region of Southern Kordofan, was reportedly at risk after heavy fighting between northern troops and south-aligned armed groups. The world body was removing nonessential staff -- even as it deployed more peacekeepers to the area. The New York Times (tiered subscription model) (6/12), Al-Jazeera (6/12) Other News Berlusconi backs Netanyahu campaign to halt Palestinian UN bid Bloomberg (6/13) Wirth assesses AIDS response at 30 Some of the best work in response to the 30-year epidemic of HIV/AIDS -- balancing prevention and treatment -- has been carried out jointly between the U.S. and United Nations, according to Timothy E. Wirth, president of the United Nations Foundation. In an interview, Wirth points in particular to a recent speech by UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon calling for "zero deaths, zero new cases, and zero stigma" by 2020. MSNBC (6/13)   Fund vaccinations to save lives Vaccines for preventable diseases such as the measles save millions of lives and the U.S. should remain committed to supporting proven vaccination initiatives such as GAVI, former Sens. Christopher Dodd and Robert Bennett write. Measles deaths in Africa have dropped more than 90% in the past decade, and polio is on the verge of eradication as a result of vaccination efforts. The Huffington Post (6/12)   FAO: Global food production increases are needed The world needs to increase agricultural production 70% by midcentury and adopt more environmentally friendly methods to meet the needs of more people moving to urban areas, the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization says. More than 70% of the world's population will live in urban areas by 2050, as compared with 50% today. Bloomberg (6/13) World leaders dig deep to fund HIV/AIDS treatment The UN General Assembly has pledged to dedicate an additional $6 billion a year through 2015 for the antiretroviral drug treatment of up to 15 million people suffering from HIV/AIDS. The pledge, part of a declaration adopted by consensus Friday after seven weeks of negotiations to set new targets to combat the AIDS epidemic, aspires to close the gap in funding for global prevention and treatment, as well as discrimination against those afflicted. The Washington Post/The Associated Press (6/10) Scientists seek ways to help aging HIV/AIDS patients Scientists are examining signs of accelerated aging in long-term HIV/AIDS survivors in the hopes of developing treatments for those managing health concerns such as sight loss and heart conditions. Researchers are looking to determine whether the premature aging is a result of the disease itself, antiretroviral treatments, or a combination of both. Google/The Associated Press (6/12) Other News Leading developing countries needed brains, not just aid The Guardian (London) (6/12) Gaza blockade is stopping medicines from reaching hospitals Al-Jazeera (6/12) Women recall virginity tests, abuse during Egypt protests Der Spiegel (Germany) (English online version) (6/10) China's Three Gorges Dam draws criticism Criticism of China's Three Gorges Dam is mounting over authorities' handling of resettlement plans and a host of environmental concerns ranging from pollution to habitat destruction. The $25 billion project has eased flooding along the Yangtze River and produces clean energy, but Chinese officials have acknowledged challenges associated with the dam. The Globe and Mail (Toronto) (6/11) Other News Japanese nuclear crisis colors Italy nuclear referendum BBC (6/11) Cyberattack on IMF network results in breach Hackers designed a recent attack on the International Monetary Fund to gain insider information -- possibly including confidential files relating to the status of various national economies -- that could be used, at minimum, to better profit from world markets. The scale of the attack was still not yet known after a desktop computer on the organization's network was compromised. The New York Times (tiered subscription model) (6/11), The Wall Street Journal (tiered subscription model) (6/13) U.S. is keeping activists connected in repressive countries The U.S. State Department is engaged in secret projects to develop independent Internet and mobile phone systems -- a sort of "Internet in a suitcase" -- intended by bypass curbs instituted by repressive regimes against their citizens. One such project is the creation of a stealth wireless network enabling activists to communicate in countries such as Iran, Syria and Libya. The New York Times (tiered subscription model) (6/12) Africa is a lab for global mHealth efforts More than 70% of the world's cellular telephone subscribers live in low- and middle-income countries and mobile technologies can be used to help millions access health care, according to a report from the World Health Organization. Across Africa, public and private initiatives using mHealth applications are reaching out to communities and bolster traditional health facilities. "Things that are being learned in Africa can be used in other parts of the world, including the United States," says Adele Waugaman, senior director of Technology Partnerships for the United Nations Foundation. ABC News (6/10) Syrians flee to Turkey to escape clashes Syrian security forces are continuing to bombard the city of Jisr al-Shughour, prompting thousands of residents to flee across the nearby border into Turkey. Aid groups have opened refugee camps and treatment center on the Turkish side of the border and plan to expand their effort to meet growing need. The Guardian (London) (6/12), AlertNet/Reuters (6/12) Gbagbo supporters are still targeted after Ivorian crisis Alassane Ouattara has been sworn in as president of Cote d'Ivoire, but forces loyal to the new leader continue to target supporters of ousted strongman Laurent Gbagbo, according to the United Nations. Troops killed two and wounded dozens more in recent attacks in the country's south and west, the world body said, causing many to abandon their villages. 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