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The painting of the ceiling is the most extensive work of art in the history of the United Nations.

The newly renovated Room XX is pictured after the unveiling ceremony at the European headquarters of the United Nations in Geneva November 18, 2008. Spanish artist Miguel Barcelo was commissioned by the Foundation ONUART on the sixtieth anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights to undertake the painting of the ceiling, the most extensive work of art in the history of the United Nations at the venue for the Human Rights Council. Barcelo used over one hundred tones of paint with pigments from all corners of the globe on the enormous 1500 metres squared dome. The complete renovations to Room XX cost approximately 20 million Euros ($25 million) (Xinhua/Reuters Photo)

Nations Mark 10th Anniversary of Space Station

Nations around the world will join together to mark a milestone in space exploration this week, celebrating the 10th birthday of a unique research laboratory, the International Space Station.

Nations Around World Mark 10th Anniversary Of International Space Station

Nations around the world will join together to mark a milestone in space exploration this week, celebrating the 10th birthday of a unique research laboratory, the International Space Station.

Nations Around the World Mark 10th Anniversary of Space Station

PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Nations around the world will join together to mark a milestone in space exploration this week, celebrating the 10th birthday of a unique research laboratory, the International Space Station.

Nations Around the World Mark 10th Anniversary of Space Station

HOUSTON, Nov. 17 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Nations around the world will join together to mark a milestone in space exploration this week, celebrating the 10th birthday of a unique research laboratory, the International Space Station. (Logo:

United Nations Department Of Public Information, Museum Of Jewish Heritage To Remember Slain Journalist Daniel Pearl By Staging 29 October Concert

To generate support for the family of the late Wall Street Journal reporter Daniel Pearl and all others that have suffered as a result of terrorism, the United Nations Department of Public Information, in partnership with the Museum of Jewish Heritage -- A Living Memorial to the Holocaust, will remember Pearl's courage by organizing a concert as part of the Daniel Pearl World Music Days celebration.

More Nations Open To Bioengineered Crops

Food demand is forecasted to increase by half by 2030, sparking many nations to use genetic engineering to boost harvests and protect precious crops from insects and other damage.

?Cricketing nations should unite to counter terrorism?

Lalu flays Deshmukh's visit to Taj Hotel with RGV in tow | Deshmukh meets Cong president Sonia Gandhi | Mayawati attributes terror attacks to intelligence failure | Govt says no to Chinese chocolates; Drive on checking imports | Home Ministry efforts to expedite federal agency | Arab League to support India in its fight against terrorism | India shares details of Mumbai probe with US, other 10 nations | BSF raises combat teams on Bangladesh border | Security tightened around Parliament | Coast Guard seize Pak fishing boat off Jakhao coast | BSF apprehends 23 Bangladeshis | 177 left dead in TN rains |

New Zealand investigating Tri-Nations Twenty20

WELLINGTON (Reuters) - New Zealand Cricket is investigating the possibility of launching a franchise-based Tri-Nations Twenty20 competition with Australia and South Africa.

New Zealand investigating Tri-Nations Twenty20

WELLINGTON, NZ (Reuters) - New Zealand Cricket is investigating the possibility of launching a franchise-based Tri-Nations Twenty20 competition with Australia and South Africa.

Venezuela sends satellite to join space club nations

Caracas, Nov 03: Venezuela has joined the space club nations by launching its first satellite, built with Chinese technology, into orbit successfully earlier this week.

Art Institute Expands at 10 United Nations Plaza

The Art Institute of California-San Francisco took an additional 40,592 square feet at 10 United Nations Plaza in San Francisco.

If Given Adequate Support, Robost Deployment of African Union-United Nations Hybrid Force Could Contribute to Security in Darfur, Security Council Told [document]

Sudan: If Given Adequate Support, Robost Deployment of African Union-United Nations Hybrid Force Could Contribute to Security in Darfur, Security Council Told

Kim Marcus, assistant director, Office of the Special Representative of Interpol to the United Nations

Kim Marcus, assistant director, Office of the Special Representative of Interpol to the United Nations

Theron joins U.N. fight to end violence against women

UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - The newest United Nations messenger of peace, actress Charlize Theron, made her name in hard-hitting movies about abused women but she says audiences don't want to see that kind of film.

Fish Farms and Solar Energy Can Aid Arid Regions

A new United Nations report released Tuesday says ecotourism, solar energy, and even fish farms can create new jobs in arid regions of developing nations suffering from scarce supplies of water.

Ecotourism, Fish Farms and Solar Energy Can Aid Arid Regions

A new United Nations report released Tuesday says ecotourism, solar energy, and even fish farms can create new jobs in arid regions of developing nations suffering from scarce supplies of water.

Patent protection poses adverse impact on medicines

DOHA • Globalisation has exposed the developing nations to new challenges in the public health care. A World Health Organisation (WHO) expert said the strong and prolonged patent protection has an adverse impact on access to new essential medicines to the people of developing nations.

Patent protection poses adverse impact on medicines

DOHA • Globalisation has exposed the developing nations to new challenges in the public health care. A World Health Organisation (WHO) expert said the strong and prolonged patent protection has an adverse impact on access to new essential medicines to the people of developing nations.

Space association calls for UN strategy against asteroids

Vienna - The international Association of Space Explorers (ASE) on Tuesday called on the United Nations to develop strategies against asteroids threatening to hit earth, in a report presented at the United Nations in Vienna. Among the known 5,600 so-called near-earth objects, and the 500,000 additional ones expected to be discovered in the next 15 years, "several dozen will pose an uncomfortably high risk of striking Earth and inflicting local or regional devastation," the astronauts said in their report.

Space association calls for UN strategy against asteroids

Vienna (ANTARA News/dpa) - The international Association of Space Explorers (ASE) on Tuesday called on the United Nations to develop strategies against asteroids threatening to hit earth, in a report presented at the United Nations in Vienna.

$25 mln spent on UN art dome

The newly renovated Room XX is pictured after the unveiling ceremony at the European headquarters of the United Nations in Geneva November 18, 2008. Spanish artist Miguel Barcelo was commissioned by the Foundation ONUART on the sixtieth anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights to undertake the painting of the ceiling, the most extensive work of art in the history of the United Nations at the venue for the Human Rights Council. Barcelo used over one hundred tones of paint with pigments from all corners of the globe on the enormous 1500 metres squared dome. The complete renovations to Room XX cost approximately 20 million Euros ($25 million) (Xinhua/Reuters Photo)

UN spends $25 mln on its art dome

The newly renovated Room XX is pictured after the unveiling ceremony at the European headquarters of the United Nations in Geneva, November 18, 2008. Spanish artist Miguel Barcelo was commissioned by the Foundation ONUART on the sixtieth anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights to undertake the painting of the ceiling, the most extensive work of art in the history of the United Nations at the venue for the Human Rights Council. Barcelo used over one hundred tones of paint with pigments from all corners of the globe on the enormous 1500 metres squared dome. The complete renovations to Room XX cost approximately 20 million Euros (US$25 million)[Xinhua]

$25 mln spent on UN art dome

The newly renovated Room XX is pictured after the unveiling ceremony at the European headquarters of the United Nations in Geneva November 18, 2008. Spanish artist Miguel Barcelo was commissioned by the Foundation ONUART on the sixtieth anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights to undertake the painting of the ceiling, the most extensive work of art in the history of the United Nations at the venue for the Human Rights Council. Barcelo used over one hundred tones of paint with pigments from all corners of the globe on the enormous 1500 metres squared dome. The complete renovations to Room XX cost approximately 20 million Euros ($25 million) (Xinhua/Reuters Photo)

US$25 mln spent on UN art dome

The newly renovated Room XX is pictured after the unveiling ceremony at the European headquarters of the United Nations in Geneva on November 18,2008. Spanish artist Miguel Barcelo was commissioned by the Foundation ONUART on the sixtieth anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights to undertake the painting of the ceiling, the most extensive work of art in the history of the United Nations at the venue for the Human Rights Council. Barcelo used over one hundred tones of paint with pigments from all corners of the globe on the enormous 1500 metres squared dome. The complete renovations to Room XX cost approximately 20 million Euros (US$25 million) -Xinhua/Reuters

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