Latest World Headlines [Page 2]
All Out Escalates Campaign Against Russia Anti-Gay Crackdown
Friday, 9 August 2013, 2:05 pm | All Out
All Out Escalates Global Campaign Against Anti-Gay Crackdown In Russia; Delivers Petition to Meeting of Russia Foreign Minister and UN Head More >>
Eid ul Fitr Message – Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at NZ
Friday, 9 August 2013, 1:57 pm | Ahmadiyya Jamaat
By the Grace of Allah, the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at New Zealand will be celebrating their Eid ul Fitr tomorrow Friday, 09 August 2013. More >>
Restoring Dignity and Hope For Sydney’s ‘Forgotten People’
Friday, 9 August 2013, 1:53 pm | City of Sydney
A former homeless man has called for more permanent affordable housing to help Sydney’s ‘forgotten people’ reconnect with their families and get their lives back on track, as this week’s annual winter street count found there were 255 people sleeping ... More >>
UK & Canada to Protest Mugabe’s UN Tourism Summit
Friday, 9 August 2013, 12:40 pm | UN Watch
The non-governmental advocacy group UN Watch welcomed reports that Britain and Canada will not be sending any representatives to a global UN tourism conference being hosted by Zimbabwe later this month. More >>
Families plead for Eid release
Friday, 9 August 2013, 12:37 pm | Maritime Piracy Humanitarian Response
We the families of crew of Albedo from India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka had earlier appealed to the Elders, our Brothers and Sisters of Somalia to assist with humanitarian release of our loved ones who were on the sunken ship, Albedo. More >>
Philippines’ investigation on killing of a Taiwan fisherman
Friday, 9 August 2013, 12:35 pm | Taipei Economic and Cultural Office
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Wednesday it will recommend that the government lift its sanctions against Manila, once the Philippines meets Taiwan's demands regarding an incident in May in which a Taiwanese fisherman was shot dead by Philippines coast ... More >>
UN Gears Up to Fight Corruption in the Pacific
Friday, 9 August 2013, 12:33 pm | UNDP
The impact of corruption and the challenge of fighting corruption are well known to citizens and observers of the Pacific. In recognizing the importance of fighting corruption, the United Nations has commenced a 4 year USD4.3 million Pacific Regional ... More >>
Japan must explain how it will stop water leaks at Fukushima
Friday, 9 August 2013, 12:32 pm | Greenpeace
Japan's government urgently needs to explain how it plans to take responsibility for the leakage of contaminated water from the Fukushima nuclear plant and seek international help to draw up a clear action plan to resolve the crisis, Greenpeace said. More >>
EcoPlanet Bamboo's Expansion Plans:1m Acres of Degraded Land
Friday, 9 August 2013, 12:30 pm | EcoPlanet Bamboo
Increasing demand for timber and fiber continues to put pressure on forests globally, and although sustainability issues are a hot topic, market economics ultimately win and the forest loses. More >>
Serbian authorities eject TV crew from city hall
Friday, 9 August 2013, 12:28 pm | SEEMO
The South East Europe Media Organisation (SEEMO), an affiliate of the International Press Institute (IPI), today condemned reported threats against journalists by city hall staff in the southern Serbian city of Nis. More >>
SEEMO concern at Greek refusal to grant entry to journalists
Friday, 9 August 2013, 12:26 pm | SEEMO
The South East Europe Media Organisation (SEEMO), a network of editors, media executives and leading journalists from South East Europe and an affiliate of the International Press Institute (IPI), is concerned at the Greek authorities apparent denial of entry ... More >>
China's Commitment to Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty
Friday, 9 August 2013, 12:24 pm | CTBTO Preparatory Commission
The Executive Secretary of the Preparatory Commission for the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO), Lassina Zerbo, met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi during his trip to China this week. Wang congratulated Zerbo on his assumption ... More >>
No Country, No Rights: Gender Discrimination & Statelessness
Friday, 9 August 2013, 12:21 pm | US State Department
Thank you for inviting me to join this distinguished panel and thanks to the Women’s Refugee Commission and Equality Now for focusing attention on this serious issue of discrimination against women in nationality laws. The United States Government ... More >>
Arrest of Wildlife Trafficker
Friday, 9 August 2013, 12:20 pm | US State Department
We commend the Togolese authorities on their recent efforts to halt the illegal trade of ivory in West Africa by arresting a notorious wildlife trafficker on August 6. This arrest represents an important step in protecting valuable African wildlife ... More >>
Daily Press Briefing - August 8, 2013
Friday, 9 August 2013, 12:19 pm | US State Department
Secretary Kerry and Prime Minister Samaras had a productive meeting that highlighted the strength of the U.S.-Greek partnership. The Secretary recognized the difficult but essential reforms Greece is taking to restore market confidence and fuel economic ... More >>
Saudi Arabia's Contribution to UN Centre on Counterterrorism
Friday, 9 August 2013, 12:15 pm | US State Department
We welcome and applaud today’s $100 million donation by His Majesty King Abdullah, on behalf of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, to the UN Centre on Counterterrorism (UNCCT). More >>
Daily Press Briefing - August 7, 2013
Friday, 9 August 2013, 12:14 pm | US State Department
We would like to take a moment to remember the 1998 embassy bombings in Kenya and Tanzania. As you know, today marks the 15th anniversary. We honor the memory of the 218 killed that day and nearly 5,000 people injured, including American, Kenyan, ... More >>
Obama, Greek Prime Minister Samaras After Their Meeting
Friday, 9 August 2013, 12:12 pm | US State Department
THE PRESIDENT: I want to welcome Prime Minister Samaras and his delegation to the Oval Office and the United States. It goes without saying that the friendship, the bonds between the United States and Greece are as deep and as broad as any relations ... More >>
New Interactive Map Shows Languages Spoken in America
Friday, 9 August 2013, 12:11 pm | US State Department
The U.S. Census Bureau released an interactive, online map August 6 pinpointing the wide array of languages spoken in homes across the United States, along with a detailed report on rates of English proficiency and the growing number of speakers of other ... More >>
Antiques Dealer Pleads Guilty to Rhino Horn, Ivory Smuggling
Friday, 9 August 2013, 12:09 pm | US State Department
A New York antiques dealer pleaded guilty August 7 in federal court in New York City to a conspiracy to smuggle Asian artifacts made from rhinoceros horns and ivory in violation of wildlife trafficking laws. More >>
Education Key to Prosperous Lives
Friday, 9 August 2013, 12:01 pm | US State Department
Data on student learning gathered by aid workers in partner countries is helping the United States develop effective local strategies to teach reading to 100 million children by 2015, says the head of the U.S. Agency for International Development. More >>
President Obama’s Call with Prime Minister Erdogan of Turkey
Friday, 9 August 2013, 11:58 am | US State Department
President Obama spoke by phone today from California with Prime Minister Erdogan of Turkey, at the Prime Minister’s request, about developments in Syria and Egypt. The President and Prime Minister discussed the danger of foreign extremists in Syria ... More >>
IFJ opposes pressure on media to be tools of law enforcement
Friday, 9 August 2013, 11:57 am | International Federation of Journalists
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) is deeply concerned that the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) has filed a writ to the High Court of Hong Kong to demand two media outlets provide their journalistic materials to assist the ICAC ... More >>
Taiwan lifts sanctions, says ties with Manila 'normal' again
Friday, 9 August 2013, 11:08 am | Taipei Economic and Cultural Office
Taiwan lifted sanctions on the Philippines Thursday and the bilateral relationship strained by the row over a fatal shooting in May is "back to normal," Taiwan's foreign ministry said Thursday. More >>
Food Prices Fall For Third Consecutive Month -- UN Agency
Friday, 9 August 2013, 10:28 am | UN News
Global food prices declined for the third consecutive month, largely driven by lower international prices for grains, soy and palm oil, while sugar, meat and dairy prices were also down, the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) reported ... More >>
UN Mission Condemns Attack on Female Afghan Senator & Family
Friday, 9 August 2013, 10:27 am | UN News
The United Nations has condemned the attack on Wednesday which led to the wounding of Afghan Senator Rouh Gul Khairzad and various members of her family, as well the death of her eight-year-old daughter and her driver. More >>
$100 Million Saudi Contribution for UN Counter-Terrorism
Friday, 9 August 2013, 10:26 am | UN News
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has expressed his sincere gratitude to King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia for his announcement of a $100 million contribution for United Nations counter-terrorism efforts. More >>
Colombia Grew Less Coca in 2012, UN Survey Reports
Friday, 9 August 2013, 10:23 am | UN News
Coca cultivation in Colombia, one of the world's largest producers along with Bolivia and Peru, fell by a quarter in 2012, according to a new survey presented today by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and the Government. More >>
Fifteenth Anniversary of East Africa Embassy Bombings
Thursday, 8 August 2013, 5:39 pm | US State Department
On the fifteenth anniversary of the U.S. Embassy bombings in Kenya and Tanzania, our thoughts and prayers are with the survivors and innocent victims of these cowardly attacks. More >>
Obama Increases Humanitarian Assistance for Syria Crisis
Thursday, 8 August 2013, 5:38 pm | US State Department
On the occasion of Eid al-Fitr, President Obama announced today more than $195 million in additional humanitarian assistance to provide life-saving food, medical care, and relief supplies for people affected by the ongoing conflict in Syria. More >>
John Kerry and EU High Representative Ashton on Egypt
Thursday, 8 August 2013, 5:37 pm | US State Department
In the spirit of supporting Egypt’s democratic transition, two senior representatives of the United States and the EU, Deputy Secretary of State Bill Burns and Special Representative for the Southern Mediterranean Bernardino Leon, have been working ... More >>
Sentencing of Somali Pirates for Attack on the S/V QUEST
Thursday, 8 August 2013, 5:36 pm | US State Department
The Department of State welcomes August 2 sentencing of three Somali pirates in the Federal District Court of Virginia for the February 2011 murder of four abducted American citizens Scott Adam, Jean Adam, Phyllis Macay, and Robert Riggle aboard ... More >>
Launch of Office for Engagement With Faith-Based Communities
Thursday, 8 August 2013, 5:34 pm | US State Department
I’m convinced that all of you will agree that one of the toughest challenges that we face in terms of global diplomacy and relationships around the world between peoples nowadays, from sectarian strife to the challenges of many intractable, frozen conflicts, ... More >>
Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative
Thursday, 8 August 2013, 5:33 pm | US State Department
Last week was an important one here in Washington for the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI), an international group that countries can join to promote accountability in the management of payments countries receive from oil, gas, and mining activities. More >>
US: Expiration of the Ban on Imports from Burma
Thursday, 8 August 2013, 5:31 pm | US State Department
Today, in light of the July 28 expiration of the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act’s (BFDA) ban on imports from Burma, the President issued an Executive Order that repeals the provisions of Executive Order 13310 that implemented the broad BFDA import ban ... More >>
Statement by the President on the Occasion of Eid al-Fitr
Thursday, 8 August 2013, 5:30 pm | US State Department
Michelle and I send our warmest greetings to Muslims celebrating Eid al-Fitr here in the United States and around the world. During the past month, Muslims have honored their faith through prayer and service, fasting and time spent with loved ones. More >>
Wind Power Capacity Expanding Rapidly in U.S.
Thursday, 8 August 2013, 5:29 pm | US State Department
Wind power is gaining a greater share of the U.S. energy market, according to a new assessment from the Department of Energy, making the United States one of the world’s largest and fastest-growing markets for this clean and renewable source of energy. More >>
15th Anniversary of the Embassy bombings in Kenya & Tanzania
Thursday, 8 August 2013, 5:28 pm | US State Department
Today marks the 15th anniversary of al-Qaeda’s terrorist attacks against the U.S. Embassies in Nairobi, Kenya, and Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, which killed innocent Americans and Africans. More >>
Côte d’Ivoire: Pro-Gbagbo detainees released
Thursday, 8 August 2013, 5:22 pm | OHCHR
“The release of 14 pro-Gbagbo detainees linked to the post-electoral crisis in Côte d’Ivoire constitutes a major step in the national reconciliation process and a strong act in the construction of an equitable justice in the country,” the ... More >>
UN expert calls for reconciliation with indigenous peoples
Thursday, 8 August 2013, 5:20 pm | OHCHR
The United Nations Special Rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples, James Anaya, today urged Governments worldwide to respect all agreements -new and old- with indigenous peoples to provide a basis for much needed reconciliation and overcome ... More >>
Myanmar: UN to assess human rights situation countrywide
Thursday, 8 August 2013, 5:18 pm | OHCHR
The United Nations Special Rapporteur on the human rights situation in Myanmar, Tomás Ojea Quintana, will undertake an official visit to the country from 11 to 21 August 2013. It will include visits to Rakhine State, Kachin State, Shan State, Chin State ... More >>
Myanmar Releases Dozens of Children from Its Armed Forces
Thursday, 8 August 2013, 12:22 pm | UN News
The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) today welcomed the release of 68 children and young people from Myanmar's armed forces known as Tatmadaw, carried out under the auspices of an accord between the Government and the world body. More >>
UN Investigating Blast near Israeli-Lebanese Border
Thursday, 8 August 2013, 12:20 pm | UN News
The United Nations peacekeeping force monitoring the Israeli-Lebanese border said today it has opened an investigation into an incident involving an explosion that injured several soldiers belonging to the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF). More >>
ICC Prosecutor: Serious Crimes in Central African Republic
Thursday, 8 August 2013, 12:19 pm | UN News
The prosecutor of the world’s first permanent court set up to try those accused of genocide and war crimes today voiced her deep concern about the worsening security situation in the Central African Republic (CAR) and reports of serious crimes being ... More >>
UN Releases New Guidelines on Mental Health Care for Trauma
Thursday, 8 August 2013, 12:18 pm | UN News
The United Nations health and refugee agencies today released new guidelines and clinical protocols on mental health care for adults and children suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder and bereavement. More >>
Expulsion of UN Refugee Commission In Darfur
Wednesday, 7 August 2013, 5:18 pm | US State Department
The United States joins the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in urging the Government of Sudan to immediately renew the necessary work permits for twenty UNHCR international staff providing humanitarian assistance and protection ... More >>
Terrorist Designation of Bahawal Khan
Wednesday, 7 August 2013, 5:16 pm | US State Department
The Department of State has designated the Commander Nazir Group leader, Bahawal Khan as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT) under Executive Order (E.O.) 13224, which targets terrorists and those providing support to terrorists or acts ... More >>
Remarks at Swearing-In Ceremony
Wednesday, 7 August 2013, 5:14 pm | UN News
ASSISTANT SECRETARY DANIEL RUSSEL: Thank you very much, Secretary Kerry. Thank you for your very generous remarks. I’m truly grateful to you and to the President for placing your trust in me. I appreciate, Mr. Secretary, your energy, your vision, ... More >>
Marking the Anniversary of the Founding of ASEAN
Wednesday, 7 August 2013, 5:13 pm | UN News
On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, we join the 600 million people of the member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) - Brunei Darussalam, the Kingdom of Cambodia, the Republic of Indonesia, ... More >>
Local Authorities Continue Flood Rescue, Relief Efforts
Wednesday, 7 August 2013, 5:06 pm | UN News
The United Nations humanitarian wing reported today that local authorities in Pakistan are continuing their rescue and relief efforts in areas affected by flash flooding following recent monsoon rains. More >>
Ban Urges Launch of Reconciliation Process
Wednesday, 7 August 2013, 4:59 pm | UN News
Speaking with Egypt’s foreign minister today, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon stressed the need to end all violence and urged the country’s leaders to launch a genuine and credible reconciliation process. More >>
Head of UNESCO Condemns Third Murder of Filipino Journalist
Wednesday, 7 August 2013, 4:55 pm | UN News
The head of the United Nations agency tasked with defending press freedom today denounced the killing of Mario Sy, the third Filipino journalist gunned down in recent days, and urged a thorough investigation into the killing. More >>
On Hiroshima Anniversary, UN Urges Nuclear Disarmament
Wednesday, 7 August 2013, 4:51 pm | UN News
True security is based on people’s welfare and not on military annihilation, senior United Nations officials said today, marking the 68th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and later Nagasaki, and honouring the survivors of the bombings known ... More >>
Thailand: Hold Accountable Those Responsible For 2010 Abuse
Wednesday, 7 August 2013, 4:45 pm | UN News
The United Nations human rights office today voiced concern at an amnesty bill being discussed this week in Thailand’s Parliament that, if adopted, could pardon people involved in serious rights violations during the political violence that occurred ... More >>
Group of UN Experts Raise Alarm Over CAR Lawlessness
Wednesday, 7 August 2013, 4:40 pm | UN News
A group of United Nations independent experts today warned that the rule of law in the Central African Republic (CAR) is "almost non-existent" as abuses of power and human rights violations have become pervasive in the country. More >>
Côte D’Ivoire: Release of 14 Former Gbagbo Govt Aides
Wednesday, 7 August 2013, 4:38 pm | UN News
The United Nations Operation in Côte d’Ivoire (UNOCI) today welcomed the decision by judicial authorities in Abidjan to provisionally release 14 officials from the former government headed by Laurent Gbagbo who are currently awaiting trial. More >>
UN Concerned: Record Arrival of Refugees, Migrants to Yemen
Wednesday, 7 August 2013, 4:36 pm | UN News
A record number of refugees and migrants arrived in Yemen during the first half of this year, the United Nations reported today, while also warning that it is increasingly dangerous for people to make the trip by boat from the Horn of Africa, and once in ... More >>
UN Concerned About Bahrain’s Toughened Anti-Terrorism Law
Wednesday, 7 August 2013, 4:34 pm | UN News
The United Nations human rights office today said it is concerned about a recommendation to toughen punishments in Bahrain, including revoking the citizenship of anyone convicted of terrorist offenses. More >>
Development is Freedom: Economists Against the Coup
Wednesday, 7 August 2013, 4:28 pm | Economists Against the Coup
Egypt has witnessed a heinous crime against its current and future generations. A group of profiteers has taken control of the government, a group belonging to the same regime – in its military and civilian guises – against which the January ... More >>
Pakistan: Gender Imbalance In Pakistan Judiciary
Wednesday, 7 August 2013, 4:23 pm | Asian Human Rights Commission
The percentage of women working in civil services is 5.4 while the representation of women judges in superior courts is 2.91 percent as against the 33 percent required by the UN Beijing Conference of 1996 to which Pakistan is a signatory. More >>
News Alerts
