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Fast-spreading HIV variant doubles rate of immune system decline

Newly published research from the Netherlands has revealed the existence of a more transmissible and damaging variant of HIV, the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) said on Monday.

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The teacher Martha Isabel

Women building a sustainable future: The Mexican violinist who saved the Sierra Gorda

Climate and EnvironmentForty years ago, Martha Isabel Ruiz Corzo, known as Pati, left the Mexican city of Querétaro with her family in search of a simple rural life. Instead, she ended up leading and inspiring a group of some 17,000 local environmental activists, devoted to protecting the remote and beautiful Sierra Gorda.

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In Grenada, Molinere Bay suffered considerable storm damage from Hurricane Ivan in 2004. Underwater sculptures  have provided a base for coral attachments and marine life proliferation.
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UNEP at 50: Solving the world’s environmental challenges

In celebrating 50 years of fighting for the planet, the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) is calling for more action worldwide to overcome climate change, biodiversity loss, and rising levels of pollution and waste – three crises that threaten our planet.

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Secretary-General António Guterres (left) meets with President of the International Olympic Committee Thomas Bach at the Beijing Winter Olympics.
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Olympic spirit needed now more than ever: UN chief

Peace and Security The qualities of fair play and solidarity that characterize the Olympics must shine throughout the games and beyond, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said in a video message to the opening of the Winter Olympics in Beijing, China, on Friday. 

The World Food Programme (WFP) helps combat malnutrition and iron deficiency in Palestine.
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Palestine: Nutrition campaign targets pregnant and nursing women

Humanitarian Aid To combat malnutrition and iron deficiency in Gaza and the West Bank, the World Food Programme (WFP) on Friday, launched a campaign to provide support to hundreds of pregnant and nursing women.