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Maurizio Cattelan | Kaputt June 8th – Oct 6th, 2013
Friday, 24 May 2013, 3:52 pm | Its Liquid
Born in 1960 in Padua (Italy), Maurizio Cattelan is one of the most-discussed artists of our day. Back in the 1990s he began to produce sculptures that surprised and astonished the public and the art world. His multi-faceted oeuvre reflects society’s paradoxes ... More >>
Statement from Secretary Kerry on President Obama’s Speech
Friday, 24 May 2013, 3:48 pm | US State Department
Today President Obama laid out a clear vision to help ensure that we are meeting the ever-evolving threats to our national security at home and abroad. The struggle against extremism has evolved enormously in the nearly 12 years since 9/11 and so ... More >>
Statement from Secretary Hagel on President Obama’s Speech
Friday, 24 May 2013, 3:47 pm | US State Department
The President today presented a comprehensive vision for how we will continue to protect the nation from terrorism, especially from al Qaeda and its affiliates, while remaining true to our values and laws. More >>
Liquid Cities & Temporary Identities | Finland 2013
Friday, 24 May 2013, 3:46 pm | Its Liquid
Liquid Cities & Temporary Identities | Finland 2013 - International Art Festival of Photography, Video Art and Computer Graphics, Painting and Performing Art will be held in the city of Espoo (Finland), at Espoonsilta Gallery from the 10th June ... More >>
Facts on President Obama's Speech on Counterterrorism
Friday, 24 May 2013, 3:40 pm | US State Department
In a broad and comprehensive address at National Defense University, President Obama laid out the framework for U.S. counter-terrorism strategy as we wind down the war in Afghanistan. The President provided the American people with an update on how ... More >>
President Obama on the Future of Fight Against Terrorism
Friday, 24 May 2013, 3:38 pm | US State Department
It is a great honor to return to the National Defense University. Here, at Fort McNair, Americans have served in uniform since 1791 -- standing guard in the earliest days of the Republic, and contemplating the future of warfare here in the 21st century. More >>
Statement by Obama on the Attack in London
Friday, 24 May 2013, 3:28 pm | US State Department
I condemn in the strongest terms the appalling attack against a British service member in Woolwich on May 22. The United States stands resolute with the United Kingdom, our ally and friend, against violent extremism and terror. More >>
Accountability and Transparency Important For Development
Friday, 24 May 2013, 2:25 pm | Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat
Accountability and Transparency Important For Development , Koror State Governor Shares His Views with Palau Peer Review Team More >>
WTO agenda for Fourth Global Review of Aid for Trade
Friday, 24 May 2013, 11:20 am | World Trade Organisation
The WTO announced on 23 May 2013 the agenda for the Fourth Global Review of Aid for Trade to be held at the WTO on 8-10 July. The theme of this year’s event is “Connecting to Value Chains”. The review will focus on the development implications of the ... More >>
DR Congo: Ban Hails Accord as Best Chance for Peace in Years
Friday, 24 May 2013, 10:31 am | UN News
Arriving today in restive eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon urged all the leaders of Africa’s Great Lakes region to throw their support behind a recently-signed peace accord which aims to ... More >>
Comments from Road Transport Forum CEO wide of the mark
Friday, 24 May 2013, 9:54 am | Transport Workers Union of Australia
Comments from the NZ Road Transport Forum demonstrate a complete lack of leadership on truck driver safety, Transport Workers Union of Australia (TWU) said today. More >>
Greater Attention Needed For Safe Childbirths
Friday, 24 May 2013, 9:47 am | UN News
The prevalence of obstetric fistula – a preventable and treatable condition linked to women’s reproduction – among women and girls in developing countries is a denial of their human rights, senior United Nations officials today said urging global ... More >>
Global Economic Growth Sluggish, Prospect of Improvement
Friday, 24 May 2013, 9:44 am | UN News
Global economic growth will continue to be “below potential” this year, according to a report released today by the United Nations that adds that job creation will be vital to spur recovery. More >>
Sudan: Stronger Links between Humanitarian, Development Work
Friday, 24 May 2013, 9:31 am | UN News
Civilians in Sudan are paying the biggest price in the war between the Government and rebels, the United Nations humanitarian chief reiterated today as she wrapped up a visit to the country urging more sustainable support for displaced populations, ... More >>
Iran: How to rig an election
Thursday, 23 May 2013, 9:38 pm | Jamal Kanj
THE election landscape in Iran is becoming increasingly clear. According to state-run Press TV, a whopping 686 candidates registered to run in the presidential poll. However, only eight men remain on the ballot for the first round on June 14 after candidates ... More >>
Remarks At the London Eleven Plenary Meeting
Thursday, 23 May 2013, 12:08 pm | US State Department
SECRETARY KERRY: Thank you very much, Foreign Minister Judeh, Your Royal Highnesses, my fellow ministers. We are deeply appreciative to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, to His Majesty King Abdullah, to you Minister Judeh for bringing us together, and ... More >>
Thailand: Regularization of Crisis of Freedom of Expression
Thursday, 23 May 2013, 12:03 pm | Asian Legal Resource Centre
1. The Asian Legal Resource Centre (ALRC) wishes to bring the regularization of the crisis of freedom of expression in Thailand to the attention of the Human Rights Council. This statement is the sixth on this topic that the ALRC has submitted to ... More >>
Sweden Pushing For Human Rights Online
Thursday, 23 May 2013, 12:00 pm | Government of Sweden
Internet freedom is one of the top priorities of Swedish foreign policy. Everyone should be free to think and say what they want – on the internet too. This is far from the reality in many countries. Today representatives from more than 90 countries ... More >>
Sri Lanka: Ganeshan Nimalaruban Case
Thursday, 23 May 2013, 11:57 am | Asian Human Rights Commission
Sri Lanka: Ganeshan Nimalaruban Case: Chief Justice Mohan Peiris Denies Petitioner's Lawyers Right to See Replies Filed By Attorney General More >>
ICRC President Completes Two-Day Visit to Qatar
Thursday, 23 May 2013, 11:50 am | International Committee of the Red Cross
Geneva/Kuwait (ICRC) – Peter Maurer, the President of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), Has Just Completed a Two-day Visit to Qatar More >>
Monaco Prince Backs Call For Antarctic Marine Protected Area
Thursday, 23 May 2013, 11:47 am | Antarctic Ocean Alliance
Prince Albert of Monaco Backs Call For Marine Protected Areas In Antarctica Antarctic Ocean Alliance Delegation In Brussels In Lead Up to Landmark Ocean Conservation Decision More >>
Inquiry Into Muhammad Al-durrah's Death Irrelevant
Thursday, 23 May 2013, 11:44 am | Al-Monitor
Washington, May 22, 2013 - A Response to Shlomi Eldar's Article About the Irrelevance of the Israeli Commission of Inquiry Investigating the Circumstances of Muhammad Al-durrah's Death. More >>
Pakistan: Anti Women Practices and Policies Prevail
Thursday, 23 May 2013, 11:40 am | Asian Human Rights Commission
Pakistan: Anti Women Practices and Policies Prevailed In the General Elections Despite Some Pro Women Activism and Legislation More >>
Port Harcourt Boils As 10,000 Want Amaechi Out
Thursday, 23 May 2013, 11:37 am | Nigeria Oak News
CURRENT political crisis rocking Rivers State, one of the major oil and gas states in Southern Nigeria, took a turn for the worse on Wednesday, with Rivers Peoples Assembly, a mass civil society movement, galvanising 10,000 men, women, and youths ... More >>
300 Indigenous Protest Dams Outside International Hydro Meet
Thursday, 23 May 2013, 11:34 am | Bruno Manser Fund
300 Indigenous People Protest Dams Outside the International Hydropower Association’s Congress At the Borneo Convention Center KUCHING May 22nd: At 11am today, SAVE Rivers and 300 indigenous people from all around Sarawak protested outside the Borneo ... More >>
2015: The Big Uniport Four
Thursday, 23 May 2013, 11:30 am | Eze Chukwuemeka Eze
2015: the Big Uniport Four (Jonathan, Amaechi, Wike & Princewill) and Way Out of the Rivers Macabre Dance More >>
US Political Impotence in the Middle East
Thursday, 23 May 2013, 11:26 am | Ramzy Baroud
In an article published May 15, 2013, American historical social scientist Immanuel Wallerstein wrote, “Nothing illustrates more the limitations of Western power than the internal controversy its elites are having in public about what the United States ... More >>
Business and Community Celebrate Samoan Language Week
Thursday, 23 May 2013, 11:24 am | Samoa Business Network
Samoan Language Week has been the catalyst for several Samoan businesses to exhibit not only their wares but to also show their love and support for their mother tongue. More >>
Consumers In the Dark About Hidden Dangers of Packaged Food
Thursday, 23 May 2013, 11:16 am | Consumers International
An international food quiz designed by Consumers International (CI) to highlight the benefit of clear, consistent nutrition labelling on the front of food packaging, has found that less than half the participating consumers could judge levels of salt, ... More >>
America's Ground Zero for Modern Slavery
Thursday, 23 May 2013, 11:14 am | Democrats.com
Florida's tomato farms supply 50% of all U.S. fresh tomatoes - but have also been called America's "ground zero for slavery." More >>
As Rescue Operations End, Freeport Focuses On Mine Safety Re
Thursday, 23 May 2013, 11:10 am | The Jakarta Globe
Workers take part in the rescue effort after an underground training classroom collapsed in Big Gossan at the Grasberg complex in remote West Papua province in this May 17, 2013 picture provided by Freeport Indonesia. (Reuters Photo/Freeport Indonesia) More >>
Fiji Beekeepers Have Major Potential
Thursday, 23 May 2013, 11:03 am | Fiji Crop and Livestock Council
With the members of the Fiji Beekeepers Association producing the majority of the country’s honey, the Association's President, John Lewis, believes there is great potential for the industry to grow. More >>
US State Department: Daily Press Briefing - May 22, 2013
Thursday, 23 May 2013, 11:02 am | US State Department
Visit of Kim Jong-un's Special Envoy to China / U.S. in Agreement with China on Denuclearization / U.S. Commitment to Six-Party Process More >>
International Day For Biological Diversity
Thursday, 23 May 2013, 10:56 am | Greenpeace
Jakarta, May 22, 2013 – The fragile state of Indonesia's oceans and forests are a clear reminder of how marine and forest life is at risk from industrial overfishing and relentless deforestation, Greenpeace International warned on International Day ... More >>
UN Emergency Fund: $9.8 Million to Syrian Refugees in Jordan
Thursday, 23 May 2013, 10:54 am | UN News
The United Nations Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) has provided $9.8 million to support the establishment of a new camp for Syrian refugees in Jordan and to help meet the growing needs of those fleeing the ongoing conflict. More >>
International Campaign to Release Dirar Abu Sisi
Thursday, 23 May 2013, 10:54 am | UFree Network
Ufree Network Launches an International Campaign to Release Dirar Abu Sisi During Palestinians In Europe Conference More >>
UN and World Bank Support Latest Peace Effort in DR Congo
Thursday, 23 May 2013, 10:53 am | UN News
In the first visit of its kind, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and World Bank President Jim Yong Kim are in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) to support a recent peace deal and promote economic development in the long-troubled region. More >>
UN Urges Collective Efforts to Achieve ‘Water Secure World’
Thursday, 23 May 2013, 10:50 am | UN News
Unless greater efforts are made to reverse current trends, the world will run out of freshwater, the United Nations said today marking the International Day for Biological Diversity and urging stronger scientific alliances to understand and protect natural ... More >>
US Consul General Tours High Atlas Foundation Project Sites
Thursday, 23 May 2013, 10:49 am | High Atlas Foundation
US Consul General Tours High Atlas Foundation Project Sites In Morocco The High Atlas Foundation (HAF) hosted the US Consul General, Brian Shukan, as well as Political Officer Ann Meceda and Public Affairs Officer Andrea Appell from the US Consulate ... More >>
Fukushima: UN to Open Nuclear Emergency Preparedness Centre
Thursday, 23 May 2013, 10:48 am | UN News
Experts from the United Nations International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) are heading to Japan to launch an emergency preparedness and response centre in Fukushima, the coastal city devastated two years ago when a massive earthquake and tsunami set off ... More >>
UN Urges Concerted Action To Resume Israeli-Palestine Talks
Thursday, 23 May 2013, 10:45 am | UN News
While international attention is understandably on the tragedy that continues to unfold in Syria, it is equally important to ensure the resumption of negotiations aimed at resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, a senior United Nations envoy ... More >>
Guinea-Bissau: Security Council Extends UN Political Mission
Thursday, 23 May 2013, 10:44 am | UN News
The United Nations Security Council today extended the mandate of the United Nations political mission in Guinea-Bissau to assist in finding solutions to the political and economic crisis being exacerbated by additional challenges posed by transnational ... More >>
Guinea: UN Initiates Consultations between Govt & Opposition
Thursday, 23 May 2013, 10:43 am | UN News
A United Nations envoy today convened a consultative meeting in the Guinean capital, Conakry, between the Prime Minister and opposition leaders, pressing ahead with UN efforts to assist the parties in resolving differences over preparations for stalled ... More >>
Joint Statement of Amman Ministerial Meeting On Syria
Thursday, 23 May 2013, 10:43 am | US State Department
The Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Qatar and the Foreign Ministers of Egypt, France, Germany, Italy, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, U.A.E., U.K., USA and Jordan came together in Amman on May 22nd 2013 to deliberate on the developments in Syria ... More >>
Close Guantanamo, End Indefinite Detention & War Crimes
Thursday, 23 May 2013, 10:40 am | World Can't Wait
Inspired by the hunger strike of most remaining Guantanamo prisoners, hundreds of people in the arts, law, public life and academia have made an urgent call to Obama to close the Bush-era U.S. detention center at Guantanamo Bay, where 166 men are ... More >>
International Community Must Help Darfur Be Self-Sufficient
Thursday, 23 May 2013, 10:37 am | UN News
The United Nations humanitarian chief today stressed the international community must do more to ensure the people of Sudan's Darfur region can better provide for themselves. More >>
UN Expanding Mine Action Work In Mali
Thursday, 23 May 2013, 10:36 am | UN News
The United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) today announced plans to expand its humanitarian activities in Mali, bolster preparations for full deployment of an African-led support mission and help displaced persons return safely to their homes following ... More >>
Attack In London
Thursday, 23 May 2013, 10:35 am | US State Department
The United States condemns today’s attack in the Woolwich district of London. We stand with our U.K. allies in the face of such senseless violence. Our thoughts and condolence are with the family of the victim and the British people. More >>
Political Participation by Indigenous Latin Americans Low
Thursday, 23 May 2013, 10:31 am | UN News
Indigenous peoples in Latin America have undergone an unprecedented mobilization in the past 20 years, but political participation, particularly among women, is still low, the United Nations said in a new report released today. More >>
Canon EOS 6D Adds to Medal Tally
Thursday, 23 May 2013, 10:23 am | US State Department
Canon EOS 6D Adds to Medal Tally with Prestigious Camera Grand Prix 2013 ‘Editors Award’ More >>
John Kerry: Public Schedule: May 22 - Tuesday
Thursday, 23 May 2013, 10:18 am | US State Department
Secretary Kerry is on foreign travel to Muscat, Oman and Amman, Jordan. Secretary Kerry is accompanied by Spokesperson Psaki, Ambassador to Syria Robert Ford, National Security Staff Senior Director for the Middle East and North Africa Prem Kumar, and ... More >>
Meets With Staff and Families of Embassy Muscat
Thursday, 23 May 2013, 10:15 am | US State Department
AMBASSADOR HOLTZ: Good morning, everybody. It is my very great pleasure to welcome Secretary of State John F. Kerry to Oman. On behalf of our entire mission, I would like to express my sincere gratitude for your leadership, vision, and constant support ... More >>
Joint Statement: U.S.-New Zealand Strategic Dialogue
Thursday, 23 May 2013, 10:10 am | US State Department
U.S. Deputy Secretary of State William J. Burns opened the 2013 U.S.-New Zealand Strategic Dialogue with New Zealand’s Secretary of Foreign Affairs and Trade John Allen; Chief of Defence Force Rhys Jones; Secretary to the Treasury Gabriel Makhlouf; ... More >>
Joint Statement By US andGovernment of the Sultanate of Oman
Thursday, 23 May 2013, 10:07 am | US State Department
The Governments of the Sultanate of Oman and the United States of America are pleased to announce a deal for the acquisition of a U.S. manufactured ground based air defense system. This system, which has been selected by the Sultanate of Oman following a ... More >>
Remarks with Omani Minister Responsible For Defense Affairs
Thursday, 23 May 2013, 10:04 am | US State Department
Remarks with Omani Minister Responsible For Defense Affairs Sayyid Badr Al-busaidi Before Their Meeting More >>
Kerry: Remarks with Jordanian Foreign Minister Nasser Judeh
Thursday, 23 May 2013, 10:00 am | US State Department
FOREIGN MINISTER JUDEH: (Via interpreter) (In progress) there was a lengthy meeting with the U.S. Secretary of State in Rome, and we – our discussions focused on the peace negotiations in the region. And the Secretary of State for weeks now has been ... More >>
Kery: Meets with Staff and Families of Embassy Muscat
Thursday, 23 May 2013, 9:56 am | US State Department
AMBASSADOR HOLTZ: Good morning, everybody. It is my very great pleasure to welcome Secretary of State John F. Kerry to Oman. On behalf of our entire mission, I would like to express my sincere gratitude for your leadership, vision, and constant support ... More >>
Myanmar: Police Who Attacked Protestors Must Be Prosecuted
Thursday, 23 May 2013, 9:52 am | Asian Human Rights Commission
1. The struggle of farmers and their allies in the Letpadaung Hills of central Myanmar against the expansion of a copper mining operation under a military-owned holding company and a partner company from China obtained international attention when in ... More >>
Jim Peterik's Lifeforce 'Forces At Play'
Wednesday, 22 May 2013, 3:25 pm | Rock n Retail LLC
The iconic composer fell in love with the genre years ago, seeking respite from the sound and fury of rock. His latest creation is Jim Peterik's Lifeforce Forces at Play Deluxe Remastered Edition. More >>
Green Fale In Tuvalu to Showcase Benefits of Saving Energy
Wednesday, 22 May 2013, 2:41 pm | Secretariat of the Pacific Community
A new renewable energy project in Tuvalu takes the saying “Home is where the heart is” one green step further. Tuvalu will be building a renewable energy fale that will feature energy efficient appliances to demonstrate the benefits of living ... More >>
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