UN News Centre – Top Stories
- UN deplores Israeli approval of more settlements in West Bank Wed, 02-22-12, 5:00 am
The top United Nations envoy for the Middle East peace process today described as “deplorable” Israel’s announcement that is has given approval to a large number of new settlement units deep inside. […] - New senior appointments announced for UN population and development agencies Wed, 02-22-12, 5:00 am
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has appointed several senior officials to the United Nations agencies spearheading efforts on the development and population fronts. - UN nuclear agency laments lack of progress during Iran visit Wed, 02-22-12, 5:00 am
The United Nations atomic energy watchdog has voiced disappointment at the lack of progress made during a two-day visit to Iran aimed at clarifying possible military dimensions to the country’s nucl. […] - UN agency urges vaccinations for all Afghan children after measles outbreak Wed, 02-22-12, 5:00 am
The United Nations health agency is calling on all Afghans to vaccinate their children after a recent measles outbreak that has been made worse by severe weather that hampers access to immediate treat. […] - UN official urges focus on rural development to lift millions out of poverty Wed, 02-22-12, 5:00 am
A top United Nations official today committed to pull up to 90 million people out of poverty by 2015 and help small farmers and all those in rural areas to realize their potential in eliminating hunge. […]
Reuters: World News
- Philippines’ Arroyo pleads not guilty in poll fraud trial Thu, 02-23-12, 6:53 am
MANILA (Reuters) – Former Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo pleaded not guilty on Thursday to electoral fraud on the first day of a trial seen as a landmark test of the government’s ability. […] - Australian PM Gillard calls for leadership vote Thu, 02-23-12, 6:47 am
CANBERRA (Reuters) – Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard has dared her political rival, former foreign minister Kevin Rudd, to challenge her in a leadership vote next week, hoping to end infightin. […] - Baghdad bombings kill at least 15: Iraqi police Thu, 02-23-12, 6:44 am
BAGHDAD (Reuters) – Several bomb attacks hit Baghdad on Thursday, killing at least 15 people and wounding dozens in mainly Shi’ite Muslim neighborhoods, Iraqi police said. - Taliban urge Afghans to kill “invaders” after Koran burnings Thu, 02-23-12, 6:16 am
KABUL (Reuters) – The Taliban urged Afghans on Thursday to target foreign military bases and “beat and kill” Westerners in retaliation for burnings of copies of Islam’s holy book, the Koran, at NATO’s. […] - Iran talks failure sparks confrontation fears Thu, 02-23-12, 6:01 am
VIENNA/TEHRAN (Reuters) – The U.N. nuclear watchdog’s latest mission to Iran failed to budge a defiant Tehran over its disputed nuclear program, sending oil prices to a nine-month high over fears of a. […]
U.S. Department of State – Highlights
- Moving Forward With North Korea Wed, 02-22-12, 11:00 am
Ambassador Davies (Feb. 22): “Can we find a way forward on… denuclearization, but also on these other issues that I’ve mentioned: nonproliferation, obviously humanitarian issues and human rights iss. […] - U.S.-Iraq Cooperation Wed, 02-22-12, 11:00 am
Feb. 22: The United States of America and the Republic of Iraq are committed to expanding and strengthening education and cultural cooperation. Fact Sheet - Daily Press Briefing: Syria Wed, 02-22-12, 11:00 am
Deputy Spokesperson Toner (Feb. 22): “We’re also clearly deeply troubled and saddened by reports that American journalist Marie Colvin and French journalist Remi Ochlik were killed today in Homs as a. […] - Secretary Clinton’s Travel Wed, 02-22-12, 11:00 am
On February 23, Secretary Clinton begins a four-nation trip to London and North Africa. She wil visit the United Kingdom, Tunisia, Algeria, and Morocco. More on Travel Briefing Previewing Conference o. […] - Global Business Conference Tue, 02-21-12, 11:00 am
Secretary Clinton (Feb. 21): “I have made ‘Jobs Diplomacy’ a priority mission at the State Department…Just as our companies are ready to out-work, out-innovate, and out-compete their rivals, so we i. […]
World – Google News
- Iraq violence: Baghdad bombings and shootings kill 33 – BBC News Thu, 02-23-12, 7:06 am
BBC NewsIraq violence: Baghdad bombings and shootings kill 33BBC NewsAt least 33 people have been killed and dozens injured in a wave of bombings and shootings across Baghdad. Officials said the attac. […] - Iran’s UN Inspectors Snub Dims Prospects for Nuclear Accord – BusinessWeek Thu, 02-23-12, 6:59 am
The HinduIran’s UN Inspectors Snub Dims Prospects for Nuclear AccordBusinessWeekBy Indira AR Lakshmanan Feb. 23 (Bloomberg) — Iran’s refusal to let United Nations experts investigate allegations of i. […] - Australian PM Gillard calls for leadership vote – Reuters Thu, 02-23-12, 6:50 am
CBC.caAustralian PM Gillard calls for leadership voteReutersBy James Grubel | CANBERRA (Reuters) – Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard has dared her political rival, former foreign minister Kevin. […] - World leaders to meet in London for Somalia talks – Telegraph.co.uk Thu, 02-23-12, 6:39 am
Telegraph.co.ukWorld leaders to meet in London for Somalia talksTelegraph.co.ukSomalia’s fragile leadership, its neighbours and international allies are meeting in London in the hope of speeding the t. […] - US Raises Nuclear Issue in First N. Korea Talks Since Kim Died – BusinessWeek Thu, 02-23-12, 6:33 am
msnbc.comUS Raises Nuclear Issue in First N. Korea Talks Since Kim DiedBusinessWeekBy Bloomberg News Feb. 23 (Bloomberg) — The US is “cautiously optimistic” about talks in Beijing today with Nort. […]
msnbc.com: World news
- Early-morning attacks across Baghdad kill dozens Thu, 02-23-12, 7:06 am
A string of morning attacks across Baghdad killed at least 31 people Thursday, Iraqi officials said. The officials said the bombings and shootings mostly appeared to target police. - US, N. Korea in first nuclear talks since Kim death Thu, 02-23-12, 5:10 am
Amid cautious optimism, U.S. and North Korean envoys met Thursday for their first talks on dismantling Pyongyang’s nuclear programs since the death of the country’s longtime leader Kim Jong Il. - Philippines’ Arroyo pleads not guilty to fraud Thu, 02-23-12, 4:40 am
Former Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo pleaded not guilty to an electoral fraud charge Thursday at the opening of a landmark trial that is seen as a key test of her reformist successor’s. […] - Execution order for Iranian Christian pastor? Thu, 02-23-12, 3:10 am
A U.S. human rights group says it has received troubling reports that Iran may have issued an execution order for an Iranian Christian pastor who refused to return to Islam. - 49 killed, 600 hurt in Argentina train crash Thu, 02-23-12, 2:19 am
A packed train slammed into the end of the line in a Buenos Aires station, killing 49 people and injuring 600 commuters in Argentina’s worst train accident in decades.
Fall 2011 News & Events Blog
- Upcoming: Lunch Talk Wed, 02-22-12, 6:35 pm
Katja BratrschovskyClimate Change Policy in the US and Europe When: Monday, March 5, 2012, 12.30 pmWhere: Liberal Arts Lounge (LA 197), UNO Lakefront Campus - Recently: Lunch Talk Thu, 02-9-12, 8:15 pm
Comparing Late and New Democracies in the Contemporary European Union: On the State of democracy in Austria and HungaryWhen: Monday, February 13, 2012, 12.30 pmWhere: Liberal Arts Lounge (LA 197) - Austrian Ambassador Welcomes ASP Group Tue, 02-7-12, 8:19 pm
Ambassador of Austria to the United States, Hans Peter Manz, welcomes the 2012 Austrian Student Program (ASP) at the Austrian Embassy in Washington, DC. The group is en route to New Orleans to begin. […] - New: Saturday German School Mon, 01-30-12, 2:57 pm
You’re never too old to learn something new… why not German? We make it fun for the entire family. The German Saturday School of Newe Orleans offers German immersion instruction for ages 4 to adul. […] - Upcoming: Lunch Talk Thu, 01-26-12, 8:29 pm
Josef Strygowski and the Austrian Origins of Non-Western Art History Dr. Suzanne MarchandDepartment of History, Louisiana State University When: Friday, February 3, 2012, 12:30 pmWhere: Liberal Arts L. […]
