Elections
Small Island, Big Vote – Falkland Islands Votes To Remain British
Less than 2,000 Falkland Islands residents voted overwhelmingly in favor of retaining the status of British Overseas Territory. Why such a small plebiscite matters so much.
The Quiet Crackdown Ahead of Iran’s Next Presidential Election
The Iranian government’s slow-burn effort to stop the 2013 election from mirroring the 2009 one.
Human Rights Council Elections Today. USA Faces Tough Re-election Bid
The General Assembly votes today on membership to the UN Human Rights Council. 18 of the Council’s 47 seats are up for grabs.
Understanding Francois Hollande’s Victory
The election of Socialist Francois Hollande to the French presidency ushers in a new era for France, and for Europe.
The French Election: What You Need to Know
President Nicolas Sarkozy comes in second after the first round of the presidential election in France.
Senegal Gripped by Pre-Election Violence
Growing tensions and violent protests have gripped Senegal ahead of the presidential election. Sunday will be a critical day for Senegalese democracy, as voters head to the polls for a very contentious vote.
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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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