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Global sustainability agenda

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General Assembly hands over draft global sustainability agenda to UN Member States
Source:UN News.

1 September 2015 – The United Nations General Assembly today approved a resolution sending the draft ‘2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development’ to Member States for adoption later this month, bringing the international community “to the cusp of decisions that can help realize the… dream of a world of peace and dignity for all,” according to Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon.

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Ratify Nuclear Test Ban

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UN urges all States to sign, ratify Nuclear Test Ban as 'critical step on road to nuclear-free world'

An atmospheric nuclear test conducted by the United States at Enewetak Atoll, Marshall Islands, on 1 November 1952. Photo: US Government

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Water-scarce countries ‘more crop per drop’ – UN agency

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New open-access database aims to get water-scarce countries ‘more crop per drop’ – UN agency

Farmland along the banks of Rwanda's Lake Sake. Photo: FAO/Giulio Napolitano

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Effective and accountable security institutions

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 UN officials spotlight need for effective and accountable security institutions

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Ban appoints experienced UN official

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Ban appoints experienced UN official as acting head of mission in Central African Republic

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Kathy Kelly Awarded 2015 Peace Prize

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UN experts call on Iran to release journalist

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UN experts call on Iran to release journalist Jason Rezaian as he awaits verdict

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India's Independence Day

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 "This is the Independence of light, when each of us looks with anticipation towards that which is good and wonderful and joyful. Our congratulations to India" My friend said.

"Indian people, students and workers are in the street celebrating the Independence day. Since some years, economic prospects such as employment, business, investment all are growing in India. I think much of  India's development. Her progress, development towards her people and creative talents have really touched and moved me. I always pray for her success," she further added.

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US leadership, support vital to host of global issues,

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US leadership, support vital to host of global issues, UN chief stresses at White House

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Despite economic crisis, Greece must take robust action

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Despite economic crisis, Greece must take robust action to address refugee situation – UN agency

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