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A United Nations-sponsored conference highlights key issues in the labour migration process including the absence of a minimum wage, too much dependence on remittances and the need to do away with the sponsorship system.

Small group of Somalis granted UAE asylum are suspected of piracy and illegal weapons trade.

UAE bucked the regional trend with tourist growth of three percent - UN World Tourism body.

University of the People is a non-profit institution that offers higher education courses in both business and IT

Secretary General denies country rift over citing of GCC central bank in Saudi capital.

US President Obama terms rocket launch “provocative” and calls for UN Security Council meeting.

The United Nation's world food programme makes safety its priority when flying into danger zones.

Emirate's lead on human trafficking calls on Gulf to show world it is tackling issue.

19 years after invasion Iraq has paid 3.5% of war damages claimed by Kuwait. 

Foreign minister echoes President Ahmadinejad's renewed stance on US.

Ship held by Cypriots reported to be carrying banned weapons-related material.

Egypt and India both record cases of deadly H5N1 virus in December, but threat remains low.

Extension will allow EU to begin combined air and naval operation on Dec. 8.

U2 frontman forced to withdraw from UN talks on financing for global development in Doha.

World leaders at UN conference hear king's plea for 'peace and harmony'.

UN warns that livelihoods of one million people endangered, appeals for $20mn in aid.

US and European allies push for tougher action but Russia and China resist.

World powers criticise Israel for construction in West Bank, call for peace deal this year.

Egyptian faces deportation after committing offence at United Nations office in Abu Dhabi.

International Middle East peace envoy forced axe what would have been first visit to Hamas-ruled area.

For the first time ever, heads of governments, public health and business leaders, heads of UN agencies and activists have come together at UN Headquarters to confront a threat to global health that could undermine investments in life-saving drug treatment for people living with HIV.

World leaders arriving for annual summit in northern Japan with range of pressing global problems.

Former Israeli intelligence head says destroy programme, or face attack.

Top oil producer to raise July output at fastest rate in years to 9.7mn bpd to tame prices, UN's Ban says.

Iran rules out suspension of uranium enrichment, dismisses offer to develop civilian nuclear programme.

Authorities last year jailed five people for trafficking offences, minister of state says.

International community to assess situation at conference on war-torn country.

UN's humanitarian chief labels claim Gulf state donates 3.6% of GNP to good causes 'highly dubious'.

All crude oil now being traded in euros and yen instead of dollars, Iranian official quoted as saying.

Ideas address security and political issues and would underpin 'talks among major powers'.

Three rounds of UN punishments dent Gulf state's maratime industry, newspaper reports.

Top political adviser says agency is working to 'build a peaceful and prosperous' nation.

US Secretary of State will hold meetings aimed at stabilizing Iraq and bolstering the peace talks.

Top official on four nation tour of GCC to drum up support for humanitarian efforts.

Women continue to endure serious human rights abuses, wife of late Sheikh Zayed says.

Council manipulated by West and undermining UN atomic agency, Tehran claims.

Only by raising public awareness will the message get through.

Security Council plans new amendments to sanctions to try and secure unanimous support.

Vote on third set of sanctions against Iran likely to take place Friday.

Threat comes as Britain, France and US gear up for another push for sanctions resolution.

Islamic Republic's top nuclear negotiator critcises Security Council over pushing for additional sanctions.

Tehran claims FDI hit $10.27bn last year, oil income helped reduce effect of sanctions.

Kingdom will submit report to UN after recent battles between protesters and police.

Travel bans and asset freezes among new measures against the Islamic republic over its nuclear programe.

Ambassador to UN Schulte expresses doubts Iran will clear up concerns in time.

New data show global HIV prevalence-the percentage of people living with HIV-has levelled off and that the number of new infections has fallen, in part as a result of the impact of HIV programmes.

Former UN inspector says NIE report excludes any military action against Tehran in near future.

The message about diabetes is getting out, but the challenge is to build on this in the years ahead.

Two countries pledge to work together to support and develop primary education across the globe.

The world's major healthcare bodies have appealed for US $84.8 million to help cover the needs of 2.2 million Iraqis residing in neighbouring countries.

TEPCO examines reactors' resistance after earthquake causes leaks and closes down plant.

Ministers of the two countries sign agreements for military partnership and nuclear energy project during Sarkozy visit.

The country will press ahead with tighter UN sanctions against Iran if necessary, British foreign office says.

With a growing number of restaurants opening in the Middle East, Ian Thomson, consul and trade commissoner agri-food, from the Consulate of Canada, Dubai, explores current food trends.

Investment in renewable energies such as solar power leapt in 2006, according to a UN report.

Economists accuse the Iranian government of economic mismanagement.

Several nations make commitments on debt relief, but negotiations are still to be concluded.