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The challenges are formidable and developing countries will incur significant costs if they rush to establish an IP regime that is inappropriate to their level of development.

[...] alike, can pay serious political, economic [...]

This debate is taking place against the backdrop of the armed conflict in Gaza, which is causing very high numbers of civilian casualties, in particular among children.

The importance of this work and of the broader international efforts to combat terrorism has been underscored tragically and repeatedly in recent weeks by the attempted bombing of a flight bound for Detroit last Christmas Day, by the March bombings in the Moscow subway, by the very troubling events in Times Square just days ago, less than a mile from where we meet, and by the deadly bombings in Iraq just yesterday.

[...] [...] both navies sustaining heavy casualties.

In this Chamber, let me also recall the terrible toll that the quake took on the Organization, claiming the lives of 102 United Nations agency staff and peacekeepers, who had been working together with the Haitian people to bring about a brighter future.

Likewise, donors should become increasingly conscious that it is a better investment to fight the root causes of conflicts and more rational to create the capacity to prevent and resolve conflicts before they escalate into costlier tragedies, as indicated recently by the Secretary-General.

[...] [...] being conducted in heavily populated cities [...]

We strongly support Special Representative De Mistura’s call for a surge for the protection of civilians, particularly as 2010 was the deadliest year for civilians since the fall of the Taliban regime in 2001.

[...] paid a all too heavy price as a result [...] [...]

[...] [...] and dispersed with heavy losses by the Ethiopian [...] [...]

Despite suffering devastating losses, United Nations [...] [...]

Thailand attaches great importance to balancing unique national security needs and important commercial interests, while addressing costly crimes from illicit arms in an arms trade treaty.

[...] [...] doing so would be devastating.

[...] [...] Japan for the tragic loss of life and [...]

The aim is to provide a safer and more efficient ramp and helipad management capacity and to reduce the risk of error and the potential for incidents or accidents, which are always costly in aviation.

[...] character despite the heavy loss of life and severe injuries suffered thus far.

[...] earthquake, which exacted a heavy toll.

The financial crisis, although not as devastating as in other countries, has caused certain companies (especially those operating in sensitive branches or incurring losses due to investments in currency options), to face bankruptcy proceedings.

The United States will never forget the enormous price this institution paid in Iraq.

[...] [...] Government for the tragic loss of lives [...] [...]

The hope and intention of the Azerbaijani opposition was to utilize civilian losses of such a magnitude to instigate a popular uprising against the Baku regime and seize the reins of power.

Recent events have indeed shown the necessity of heeding the legitimate aspirations of peoples in the region, including those of Palestinians for statehood and of Israelis for security.

This is a great loss for Poland and a loss for our community of nations as well, especially for the Eastern European States.

[...] [...] put an end to the tragic human consequences [...] [...]

The entertainment sector suffers heavy losses worldwide [...] [...]

Special initiatives should be taken to mobilize civil-society organizations which are male-led or working on male engagement for gender equity, especially in conflict-prone countries, where women and girls pay a terrible price.