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Talking Iran Diplomacy…Join Us Tonight
I am moderating a conference call about Iran diplomacy, with former US Ambassador to the UN Thomas Pickering and Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies Dean Dr. Vali Nasr. The call is being hosted by the United Nations Association of the United States at 6pm EST tonight. You are invited!
Chernobyl at 25 and Thinking of Fukushima
The Chernobyl nuclear disaster struck 25 years ago today. Here’s a message from UNDP Goodwill Ambassador Maria Sharapova, who’s parents were Chernobyl refugees.
Japan’s Nuclear Crisis is the World’s Nuclear Crisis
It would seem that the next several hours are critical to determining whether or not a nuclear meltdown will occur at the earthquake struck Fukushima Daiichi plant.
Is a nuclear meltdown underway at Japan’s Fukushima plant? [Updated]
The most serious nuclear crisis since the Chernobyl disaster: Japan’s Fukushima Daiichi nuclear facility is rocked by an explosion. Officials suggest a meltdown may already be occurring.
Nuclear War at Any Point?
About five hours ago, North Korea fired 200 rounds of artillery at an inhabited South Korean island called Yeonpyeong. South Korea responded with a fighter jet deployment and 80 rounds of artillery. In other words, it looks a lot like the two Koreas are at war.
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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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