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31 October 2011 – The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) on Monday voted to admit Palestine as a full member of the Paris-based agency.
UNESCO’s General Conference, the agency’s highest ruling body, took the decision by a vote of 107 in favour to 14 against, with 52 abstentions, according to a news release.
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30 October 2011 – Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon expressed deep concern on Sunday (30/11) at the recent escalation of violence and bloodshed in both southern Israel and the Gaza Strip that has reportedly left around a dozen people dead.
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29 October 2011 – Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon spoke out on Saturday (29/10) against the reported killing of dozens of protesters in Syria, urging Government authorities to immediately end their military operations against civilians and answer the people''s call for reforms.
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24 October 2011 – Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Monday (24/11) stressed the need for unity as the world seeks solutions for the key challenges facing humanity, from the economic crisis and diminishing job opportunities to the consequences of climate change.
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23 October 2011 – Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon was deeply saddened to learn of the loss of life and destruction in Sunday's (23/10) earthquake in eastern Turkey and pledged the readiness of the United Nations to assist if requested.
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19 October 2011 – A new report by the United Nations labour agency warns of a youth jobs crisis in both developed and developing countries, with young people aged 15 to 24 finding it increasingly difficult to obtain decent employment and future prospects are dim.
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18 October 2011 – Calling on Tuesday’s (19/10) exchange of prisoners by Israel and the Palestinian group Hamas a “significant humanitarian breakthrough,” Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said he hoped it would have a far-reaching and positive impact on the stalled Middle East peace process.
