Monthly Archives: March 2012
Searching for Safe Water in New York City on World Water Day
What would happen if the water supply to largest city in the wealthiest country of the world is suddenly cut off?
Top of the Morning: Coup in Mali
Top stories from the Development and Aid World News Service — DAWNS Digest.
Syria; Polio Campaign; World Down Syndrome Day; FAO and more
The UN Security Council has adopted a statement supporting U.N.-Arab League envoy Kofi Annan’s plan to try to end Syria’s year-long unrest.The statement said Syria will face “further steps” if Mr. Annan’s six-point peace proposal is rejected.
At the Security Council, Russia (Kind of) Endorses Regime Change in Syria
The Security Council issued a Presidential Statement on Syria today. It amounts to a huge shift in Russia’s stance on Syria.
A Victory for the UN…In Oklahoma!
There’s much love in the heartland for a more responsible kind of American global engagement.
Top of the Morning: Gaddafi’s Former Spy Chief to be tried in Libya; Very Near Security Council action on Syria; New World Bank Nominees
Top stories from the Development and Aid World News Service — DAWNS Digest.
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The SC; HRC; DPRK; South Sudan
The SC: The Security Council today held its last consultations under the Council Presidency of ROK. Tomorrow, Russia will take over the rotating Presidency of the Security Council for March under Ambassador Vitaly Churkin.
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The SG; Mali; Middle East; Palestine
The SG: At the Fifth Global Forum of the UN Alliance of Civilizations in Vienna, Austria today, the SG emphasized the role of youth in ensuring a “prosperous, equitable and peaceful future.”
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The SG; DRC; HRC; Palestinian Prisoner
The SG: In Ethiopia over the weekend, the SG is now in the United Arab Emirates. Today he met with Sheikh Mohammad bin Rashed Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, where the two discussed developments in the region, including Syria, Iran, Lebanon, Egypt and Jordan, and in the Middle East Peace Process.
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