HIV Activist Runs for Parliament in Burma
Government's reforms, release of political prisoners, promise of more open elections encourages critic to jump into fray Mon, 6 Feb 2012 18:43:25 GMT
Coalition Commander Says Afghan Plan Still Intact
US General says he still anticipates transition to full Afghan security control after American troops end most combat duties next year Sat, 4 Feb 2012 19:47:34 GMT
Putin moots adopting more democratic norms
MOSCOW- Prime Minister Vladimir Putin has stressed need for Russia to adopt new democratic mechanisms to move forward and to be able to react swiftly to the interests and desires of large groups in so Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:41:47 -0500
West upset at Russia, China veto on Syria as more violence flares
DAMASCUS - The West voiced its ire over Russia and China's veto of the UN Security Council resolution on Syria even as more clashes and deaths were reported in the violence-wracked country. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:29:51 -0500
Citigroup get approval to offer credit cards in China
NEW YORK - Citigroup's Chinese subsidiary has been granted permission to offer its credit cards in China, becoming the first US based bank and the second foreign bank to receive the nod. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:59:05 -0500
Asia-Pacific nations seek faster response against HIV at UN gathering
Although the Asia-Pacific region has witnessed widespread gains in combating the spread of HIV, experts at a United Nations meeting were told today that the epidemic is still outpacing the region's ef Mon, 06 Feb 2012 20:15:48 -0500
IMF warns of lower growth in China due to Europe slump
NEW YORK - The IMF has warned of lower growth in China in view of the economic slump in Europe, and cut its forecast for the world's second largest economy this year to 8.25 per cent from 9 per cent Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:18:55 -0500
Myanmar: UN rights expert urges authorities to remain committed to reforms
Recent reforms in Myanmar have already had a positive impact, the United Nations expert on the human rights situation in the country said today, but warned that serious challenges remain and must be addressed to strengthen the transition to democracy. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST
Ban calls for more ratifications of global treaty banning nuclear tests
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today urged eight key countries that have not ratified the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT) to do so and thus accelerate its entry into force, following the addition of its newest member, Indonesia. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST
Asia-Pacific nations seek faster response against HIV at UN gathering
Although the Asia-Pacific region has witnessed widespread gains in combating the spread of HIV, experts at a United Nations meeting were told today that the epidemic is still outpacing the region's efforts against new infections. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST
Civilian casualty numbers in Afghanistan rise again, UN reports
The number of civilian casualties resulting from the conflict in Afghanistan has risen for a fifth consecutive year, the United Nations reported today, blaming a change in tactics by the Taliban and other anti-Government forces for the higher death toll. Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST
After ferry sinking in Papua New Guinea, UN agency voices deep sympathy
The head of the United Nations International Maritime Organization (IMO) today expressed deep sympathy to the victims of a ferry sinking off the coast of Papua New Guinea that may have claimed more than 100 lives. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST
UN-backed court sentences key Khmer Rouge figure to life in prison on appeal
The appeals chamber of the United Nations-backed tribunal in Cambodia trying cases of mass murder and other crimes committed under the Khmer Rouge regime today sentenced the former head of a notorious detention camp to life in prison, upholding an earlier conviction and extending the existing jail term. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST
As floods continue in Fiji, UN stresses need to boost preventive measures
The United Nations disaster risk reduction agency stressed today the need to boost preventive measures in Fiji, as heavy rains are predicted to occur more frequently in the archipelago nation, which has been ravaged by severe floods over the past week. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST
Philippines: UN and partners seek more funding to help tropical storm survivors
The United Nations and humanitarian partners today revised upwards an appeal for funding to continue relief work for six months among the more than 300,000 people in the Philippines island of Mindanao who were affected by last year's tropical storm Washi. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST
Afghan refugees need right conditions to return home, stresses UN official
The United Nations refugee chief today thanked the Pakistani Government for its generosity towards Afghans who have sought refuge in the country, while also calling for creating the right conditions in Afghanistan that will promote large-scale voluntary returns. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST
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