Topic: United Nations General Assembly

Featured

Hugo Chavez: 10 outrageous things he said about the US

Hugo Chavez, whose death was announced Tuesday, will be remembered worldwide as much for what he said as for what he did during his 14-year rule of Venezuela. From the vitriolic to bizarre, here is a list of 10 outrageous comments he made about the “Yankee empire” and its leaders.

All Content

'Palestine' finds a new home as Google follows 'lead of the UN'

The Internet search giant Google said it was 'following the lead of the UN' in changing its references from 'Palestinian Territories' to 'Palestine.'
Briefing UN arms trade treaty: Will it receive US Senate approval?

Why the new initiative is so controversial among US conservatives.
Iran nuclear program: Obama makes case for diplomacy ahead of trip to Israel

But on Israeli TV, President Obama also pledged that the US will take no options off the table for stopping Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon. Israel has argued the threat is more urgent.
Global Viewpoint Why the US will fare better than Europe in economic recovery

In an interview, the former president of Chile, Ricardo Lagos, says that today’s global financial crisis is mainly a political failure rather than an economic one. The US will probably do much better in its financial recovery because its central bank, unlike Europe’s, has the powers it needs.
Chávez vs Lula: Two distinct approaches to poverty reduction in Latin America

Both Chávez in Venezuela and Lula in Brazil dramatically reshaped their societies, reducing inequality to their lowest levels in decades. But they went about it in very different ways.
Hugo Chavez: 10 outrageous things he said about the US

Hugo Chavez, whose death was announced Tuesday, will be remembered worldwide as much for what he said as for what he did during his 14-year rule of Venezuela. From the vitriolic to bizarre, here is a list of 10 outrageous comments he made about the “Yankee empire” and its leaders.
Miriam Makeba: A woman with 9 passports but no home (+video)

Miriam Makeba, who would have turned 81 today, is remembered as the renowned singer and activist Mama Africa. Her exile from South Africa caused a lifetime of pain, but it also led her to lead a life of service and empowerment.
Campaign against female genital mutilation gaining ground support, results

Nearly 140 million girls and women worldwide have undergone female genital mutilation. But experts say there is reason to believe the practice is waning in many of the 29 countries where it is most widespread.
North Korea human rights probe urged by UN

UN officials say a probe of North Korea is needed to fully document the responsibility of government and individuals for alleged abuses 'in particular where they amount to crimes against humanity.'
UN report: Israel's 'creeping annexation' of territory is illegal

The new UN Human Rights Council report, though not legally binding, declared that Israeli expansion into Palestinian-claimed territory is a violation of the Geneva Conventions.
Ban Ki-moon, UN Security Council slam Israel on settlements

The UN chief and every Security Council member other than the US, which remained silent, denounced on Wednesday Israel's plans to expand its settlements.
Monitor Breakfast Israeli envoy calls divisive settlement plan a politically necessary reprisal

Settlement plans east of Jerusalem – decried by the US and Europeans – were meant to punish Palestinians and satisfy domestic political pressure in Israel, Ambassador Michael Oren says.
Netanyahu and Hamas leader both vow no compromise

Hamas leader Khaled Mashaal's vow to take Israel 'inch-by-inch' justifies Israel's renewed pledge to settle the West Bank, said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Sunday.
Jordan king shows support of Palestine

Following last week's U.N. vote recognizing the state of Palestine, King Abdullah II of Jordan met with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Thursday. Jordan has a peace agreement with Israel, giving the visit additional importance.
Day after UN Palestine statehood vote, Israel set to expand settlements

Defying a UN vote that boosted Palestinian status in the UN, Israel plans to build thousands of new homes for its settlers in West Bank and East Jerusalem.
Backchannels Who backs Palestine UN bid? Ehud Olmert, among others (+video)

Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert came out strongly in support of Palestine being given "observer state" status at the UN tomorrow.
Backchannels How lonely must it be to be Mahmoud Abbas?

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas is losing support at home as Hamas' star rises. While he's trying to regain relevance with a UN bid this week, the US and Israel are working against him.
UK calls on US to show leadership in Israel-Palestine conflict

On Sunday, the British foreign secretary said it was time to make a huge effort toward peace in the Middle East, and called on the US to exact leverage over Israel.
War with Iran? 5 ways events overseas could shape Obama's second term.

The threat posed by Iran’s nuclear program is the most urgent example of the foreign-policy challenges that face President Obama in his second term. Here are four others.
Obama to visit Myanmar: White House confirms Asia trip details (+video)

President Obama, newly re-elected, will visit Southeast Asia this month. His itinerary will include stops in Thailand, Cambodia and Myanmar. His visit to Myanmar will be viewed as an endorsement of that country's recent transformation.
After winning re-election, Obama faces Iran, Syria

President Obama's re-election ensures continuity in US foreign policy, he now faces the governments of Iran, Syria, and possibly China.
Assassination attempt on anti-rape doctor raises fears for aid workers in Congo

Dr. Dennis Mukwege recently spoke out at the United Nations General Assembly about the prevalence of rape in the war-torn Democratic Republic of Congo.
Energy Voices What does Syria's lack of oil mean for US involvement?

Because of its small oil resources, Syria is in a non-strategic second-tier position, as far as the interests of the United States and its allies in the region are concerned, according to OilPrice.com.
Iran sanctions: Amid signs they're working, EU aiming for more

The renewed focus on sanctions over Iran's nuclear program comes as concerns have subsided that an Israeli military strike against Iran's nuclear facilities is imminent.
Terrorism & Security As Aleppo rages on, regional effort to mediate Syria falls apart

An effort by Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Iran to present a solution for Syria seems to be collapsing because of lack of buy-in, despite strong national interests in ending the upheaval.