Monthly Archives: March 2012
Ethiopia and Eritrea: At it Again…And No One Seems to Care
The idea of a renewed shooting war between the two should be enough to raise a greater level of concern than is currently being expressed by the international community.
Daily Show Skewers Boneheaded US Policy on UNESCO
The Daily Show trained its satirical sites on this irrational, destructive policy and did a masterful job exposing the illogic of America’s funding cuts to UNESCO.
Top of the Morning: Gadhafi’s Internationally Wanted Spy Chief is Nabbed; AU Can’t Pick its Next Chief
Top stories from the Development and Aid World News Service–DAWNS Digest.
Global Sustainability Report; Syria; North Korea; Sahel; and more
Global Sustainability Panel’s report: Presenting the report prepared by his High-level Panel on Global Sustainability to the General Assembly, the SG said the team’s recommendations address three main topics – empowering people to make sustainable choices; working towards a sustainable economy; and strengthening institutional governance.
When we Hear “Crippling Sanctions” Against Iran, This is What it Means
Businesses are seeing fewer sales and most shoppers cannot afford the high prices. Iranians are cutting expenses and hoping for a more stable economy in the New Year.
Why George Clooney Got Himself Arrested
By now, you have no doubt heard the news that George Clooney, several members of congress, and a bunch of other activists were arrested protesting outside the Sudanese embassy in Washington, DC. Here’s why George got sent to the slammer.
Here’s why sent George to the slammer.
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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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