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May 27, 2014
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WMO: Time running out to curb carbon emissions
Carbon dioxide levels rose to more than 400 parts per million in the northern hemisphere in April, according to data from the World Meteorological Organization. "If we are to preserve our planet for future generations, we need urgent action to curb new emissions of these heat-trapping gases," said Michel Jarraud, WMO secretary-general. Responding to Climate Change (U.K.) (5/27)
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"Syria Chemical Weapons Investigators Attacked" UN Dispatch (5/27)
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Chemical-weapons inspectors are safe after attack in Syria
A two-vehicle convoy that included six members of the United Nations-Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons joint mission was attacked today in Syria en route to investigate alleged chlorine gas bombs. The convoy returned safely, OPCW said. Reuters (5/27), The New York Times (tiered subscription model) (5/27)
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WHO to provide technical know-how to Global Fund applicants
An agreement between the World Health Organization and The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria calls for WHO to provide technical assistance to countries and civil group teams seeking Global Fund financing that cannot obtain technical support from other sources. The agreement, forged at last week's World Health Assembly, runs until December 2015. Devex.com (free registration) (5/27)
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Survey: UN fares strongly in relief, peacekeeping
The United Nations has the greatest impact in the areas of humanitarian relief and peacekeeping, followed by crisis recovery, development and human rights, according to a survey of 3,400 people who are familiar with the UN's work. The results of the survey, conducted by the independent Future UN Development System project, indicated the UN needs to focus on improving internal structures and financing. PassBlue (5/26)
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Climate and Energy
UN climate talks next week to set foundation for 2015 outcomes
The United Nations climate meeting next week is expected to make progress on elements of the 2015 climate summit. These include determining pre-2020 and post-2020 goals, financing, and climate risk and adaptation issues. Responding to Climate Change (U.K.) (5/26)
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Peacekeeping and Security
Ukraine elects president as violence continues in east
Petro O. Poroshenko was elected Sunday to be Ukraine's next president. Meanwhile, dozens of pro-Russian separatists have been killed in fighting in the city of Donetsk. The New York Times (tiered subscription model) (5/26), Reuters (5/27), Voice of America (5/26)
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