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	November 7, 2011 | News covering the UN and the world Sign up  |  E-Mail this  |  Donate Upcoming IAEA report suggests Iran is seeking nuclear weapons A report by the UN International Atomic Energy Agency is expected this week to put forth evidence that Iran might be secretly developing its capability to build nuclear weapons, including computer models of nuclear warheads, yet stops short of explicitly saying that the country is doing so. UN sanctions stiffer than those already imposed by the Security Council are unlikely due to opposition from China and Russia, diplomats say. BBC (11/5), The New York Times (tiered subscription model) (11/6), Reuters (11/7)      South Sudan defends itself at UN  G20 wins support for food-security efforts  Chef speaks of Haiti's need for clean cookstoves  South Sudan battles maternal mortality  Metals pollution is a growing problem in China  Nigeria is tense after deadly Boko Haram strike  Skip to a section:  United Nations | Health & Development | Spotlight: Global Alliance for Clean Cookstoves | Women & Girls | Climate and Energy | Peacekeeping and Security |  'Girl Up gives women the chance to become educated, safe, and next generation of leaders.' - @GirlUp supporter Jessica Biel! #HALOawards" @GirlUp "In the coming weeks or months, the Palestinians will apply for membership to the International Civil Aviation Organization. They will be admitted. And when Palestine is admitted, the United States will withhold funding. When the United States withholds its membership dues, it will lose influence and, eventually, its vote." UN Dispatch South Sudan defends itself at UN Officials from South Sudan are rejecting claims they are helping to arm insurgents fighting within disputed border areas. Sudanese officials have taken the allegations to the United Nations Security Council. AlertNet/Reuters (11/6)      UNESCO drama spotlights tussle over Mideast cultural identity The recent admission of Palestinians into the membership fold of the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization has brought to the fore long-standing divisions over the shared cultural heritage of Palestinians and Israelis. "It's a war that is being fought not just with words, but with picks and shovels in the hundreds of historical sites across the [Mideast] region," writes Olivia Ward, a foreign affairs reporter. The Toronto Star (11/5)      G20 wins support for food-security efforts The United Nations World Food Programme and Gates Foundation co-chairman Bill Gates are applauding efforts by the G20 to address food-supply issues. The WFP commended a decision to exempt humanitarian food purchases from taxes, and Gates expressed satisfaction with a multiyear plan to address food-insecurity issues. Devex.com/The Development Newswire blog (11/7)      Backing GAVI can save lives Vaccines are the most effective and inexpensive way to save the lives of children around the world, and provide donors with a dependable way to invest limited funds during challenging economic times, writes Bill Roedy, former Chairman of MTV Networks International. The Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunization has helped provide immunizations to about 300 million children since 2000 and is pursuing an initiative to engage the private sector in expanding programs. The Huffington Post (11/4)        Tackling global illiteracy through single-room libraries American philanthropist John Wood recently handed out the 10 millionth book donated by his charity, Room to Read, at a library in a Vietnamese village, one of 12,000 such libraries he has opened throughout the world. The former Microsoft marketing executive, who sees the libraries as a potential solution to helping the world's 793 million illiterate people learn to read, asks, "Where can you get more bang for the buck than starting a library for $5,000?" The New York Times (tiered subscription model) (11/5)      Other News Evacuation of Thai capital hastens as flood deaths surpass 500 BBC (11/7)      Chef speaks of Haiti's need for clean cookstoves A video features a recent presentation in Washington, D.C., by chef José Andrés, who spoke about his work in Haiti with the Global Alliance for Clean Cookstoves. "While us, here in America, are doing every Sunday the simple piece of meat cooking over charcoal -- something of pleasure, to show our power, that we can cook as men -- for people in other parts of the world, for them to find that charcoal, they must put their lives in danger," Andrés said at the event sponsored by TEDxWashingtonCircle. Eater (11/4)        South Sudan battles maternal mortality South Sudanese women face the biggest risks from childbirth in the world, with 1 out of every 7 dying while giving birth. The country has only a handful of medical facilities and less than 100 trained midwives, according to this report. The Toronto Star (11/6)      Virtual baby shower to promote Million Moms Challenge A virtual baby shower is slated to be held by BabyCenter, via Twitter, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday in an effort to raise awareness of the struggles faced by mothers and babies throughout the world, and promote the Million Moms Challenge, a joint initiative by ABC News and the United Nations Foundation. One can participate by following the Twitter hashtag: #amillionmoms. GenConnect.com (11/3)      Other News Ugandan woman are at risk from illegal abortion procedures The Globe and Mail (Toronto) (11/6)      Australia grapples with risks to underage immigrant girls ABC (Australia) (11/8)      Metals pollution is a growing problem in China Chinese authorities are raising the alarm over levels of heavy metals polluting 10% the country's farmlands. The environment ministry has called for immediate action to counter heavy metal pollution, which can cause a variety of serious health concerns. AlertNet/Reuters (11/7)      China's embrace of new light bulbs brightens climate news The movement in China away from the manufacture of incandescent light bulbs toward more efficient compact fluorescent bulbs should considerably lower costs for the new bulbs worldwide, allowing countries to cut carbon emissions from lighting -- which currently requires some 20% of global electricity -- without denying light to the world's poor. The Guardian (London)/Damian Carrington's Environment blog (11/4)        Other News Study ponders species survival in climate-driven migrations Yale Environment 360 (11/3)      Nigeria is tense after deadly Boko Haram strike Coordinated attacks across northeast Nigeria on Friday that left at least 67 people dead is raising concerns over the increasing capacity of Boko Haram. The militant group claimed responsibility for the attacks on banks, police stations and churches, and threatened more attacks. The Globe and Mail (Toronto)/The Associated Press (11/5), The Christian Science Monitor (11/6)      Other News Piracy emerges as a problem in West Africa The Globe and Mail (Toronto) (11/4)      Bulgaria jailing of refugees is against EU, national laws Al-Jazeera (11/5)      One UN peacekeeper is killed, 2 are injured, in Darfur attack Google/Agence France-Presse (11/6)      Top five news stories selected by UN Wire readers in the past week. Scenes from the world's 10 least developed countries (The Huffington Post) Filipino baby girl is named 7 billionth by UN (The Guardian (London)) UNDP report links global well-being to environment (The Guardian (London)) Family planning would benefit development efforts (The New York Times (tiered subscription model)) What the U.S. is giving up at the UN (CNN) Results based on number of times each story was clicked by readers. 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