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9 November 2012

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Diabetes a Development Issue, Poor Most at Risk, Says Secretary-General in Message Urging Global Action to Thwart Disease

Following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message for World Diabetes Day, observed on 14 November:

9 November 2012

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While Storm Damage to UN Facilities ‘Contained’, Secretary-General Acknowledges Secretariat ‘Fell Short’ on Communicating with Staff, Permanent Missions

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s briefing to the General Assembly on the impact of Hurricane Sandy, in New York, 9 November:

8 November 2012

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Secretary-General Extends Condolences to Families Affected by Earthquake, Offers Assistance to Guatemalan Government, People

The following statement was issued today by the Spokesperson for UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon:

7 November 2012

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Secretary-General Congratulates President Barack Obama on Re-Election, Says Organization Is Committed to ‘Enduring Partnership’ with United States

The following statement was issued today by the Spokesperson for UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon:

5 November 2012

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Activities of Secretary-General in Republic of Korea, 28-31 October

United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, accompanied by Madam Ban Soon-taek, arrived in the Republic of Korea on Sunday evening, 28 October, after a flight from New York which left on Saturday afternoon.

1 November 2012

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New Asia-Pacific Decade of Disabled Persons Must Further Empower Engagement of Persons with Disabilities, Secretary-General Tells Incheon Meeting

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s video message to the High-level Intergovernmental Meeting on the Final Review of the Implementation of the 2003-2012 Asian and Pacific Decade of Disabled Persons, in Incheon, Republic of Korea, 1 November:

1 November 2012

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Secretary-General Urges Recommitment to Safeguarding Natural Resources in Message on International Day for Preventing Exploitation of Environment in Armed Conflict

Following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message on the International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict, commemorated on 6 November:

1 November 2012

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Secretary-General Offers Condolences to Millions Affected by Hurricane Sandy, Pledges Support of United Nations in Strengthening Disaster Risk Reduction

The following statement was issued today by the Spokesperson for UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon:

1 November 2012

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Concerned by Restrictions on Public Gatherings in Bahrain, Secretary-General Reiterates Appeal to Bahraini Authorities to Respect freedom of Expression

The following statement was issued today by the Spokesperson for UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon:

1 November 2012

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With Power to Create, Innovate, ‘Business Can Spur Revolution in Sustainability’, Secretary-General Tells World Business Council for Sustainable Development

Following are the remarks of UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon to the World Business Council for Sustainable Development, on “Scaling-Up Solutions”, in Seoul, 31 October: