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Gbagbo defiant as UN, EU pile on pressure
ABIDJAN: Tension mounted between Ivory Coast strongman Laurent Gbagbo and the international community on Monday, as the United Nations complained of rights abuses and the European Union slapped sanctions on him. Gbagbo has rejected demands he cede power to his rival Alassane Ouattara, and has instead ordered UN peacekeepers to leave the country, stirring fears the fragile West African state might plunge back into chaos. The United Nations has refused Gbagbo's order to withdraw its
UN to meet on Koreas amid soaring tensions
UNITED NATIONS - The UN Security Council is to meet Sunday over mounting Korean tensions as US troubleshooter Bill Richardson negotiates in Pyongyang to avoid military disaster threatened by North Korea. Richardson put a series of proposals to top North Korean officials in tough meetings after South Korea said it would proceed with a live-fire drill on a frontline island despite strongly worded threats of retaliation from the North.
"It's a very, very tense situation, a crisis
"It's a very, very tense situation, a crisis
UN warns of post-flood disaster
KARACHI - Even as Pakistanis displaced by devastating floods stream back to their homes, many of which were destroyed by the deluge, the humanitarian needs remain enormous amid dwindling resources, a UN report said.
In Sindh, people continue to return to villages as floodwaters recede and access improves but some areas are still under water, while 325 camps out of the 4,800 set up for internally displaced persons are still accommodating roughly 130,000 people, the report said.
In Sindh, people continue to return to villages as floodwaters recede and access improves but some areas are still under water, while 325 camps out of the 4,800 set up for internally displaced persons are still accommodating roughly 130,000 people, the report said.
Floods released hazardous chemicals, says UN report
ISLAMABAD: Environment managers in Pakistan have so far taken no serious view of a United Nations report which stated that the recent devastating flood have released some 3,000 tons of hazardous chemical posing potential threat to human health.
The report entitled "Climate Change and POPs Inter-Linkages" is due to be released by the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) early next year.
The report presented at the climate moot held in Cancun, Mexico, last month revealed
The report entitled "Climate Change and POPs Inter-Linkages" is due to be released by the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) early next year.
The report presented at the climate moot held in Cancun, Mexico, last month revealed
4m affectees still without shelter: UN
ISLAMABAD: Almost 50 percent funds earmarked for Pakistan's flood victims have been received by the United Nations (UN) whereas approximately 4 million affectees still need shelter, Stacey Winston, spokesperson of the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), said in a press briefing.
Amjad Jamal, spokesman of the World Food Programme (WFP), said WFP had provided food to 6 to 7 million people for a month whereas food was provided for 2 months in areas which
Amjad Jamal, spokesman of the World Food Programme (WFP), said WFP had provided food to 6 to 7 million people for a month whereas food was provided for 2 months in areas which
‘Pakistan’s case in the UN’ launched
LAHORE: The launch ceremony of Peter Jacob's book titled 'Pakistan Ka Muqaddama Aqwam-e-Muttahida Mein' (Pakistan's case in the United Nations) was held on Thursday. The book has been published by the National Commission for Justice and Peace (JCJP). Khalid Ahmed, a senior political analyst and journalist was the chief guest of the event. Hussain Naqi and Irfan Mufti also attended the launch.
The book offers a unique discourse which took place in the Universal Periodic Review, on
The book offers a unique discourse which took place in the Universal Periodic Review, on
Expert report says Haiti cholera outbreak came from UN camp
PARIS: The cholera outbreak ravaging Haiti began at a camp for UN peacekeepers from Nepal, according to an expert report submitted to the French foreign ministry, a source close to the matter told AFP Tuesday.
Respected French epidemiologist Professor Renaud Piarroux conducted a study in Haiti last month and concluded the epidemic began with an imported strain of the disease and broke out at the Nepalese base, the official said.
Foreign ministry spokesman Bernard Valero
Respected French epidemiologist Professor Renaud Piarroux conducted a study in Haiti last month and concluded the epidemic began with an imported strain of the disease and broke out at the Nepalese base, the official said.
Foreign ministry spokesman Bernard Valero
Anne advised Zardari not to press for UN probe into BB...
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari told US diplomats in May 2008 that the fall of Benazir Bhutto's second government was financed by Osama bin Laden.
He also claimed she and her father Zulfikar Ali Bhutto were assassinated by religious extremists. Zardari, who was then only co-chairman of the PPP, leveled these charges while talking to US Representatives Adam Schiff (D-CA) and Allyson Schwartz (D-PA) on May 26, 2008.
The memo was sent by former US ambassador Anne
He also claimed she and her father Zulfikar Ali Bhutto were assassinated by religious extremists. Zardari, who was then only co-chairman of the PPP, leveled these charges while talking to US Representatives Adam Schiff (D-CA) and Allyson Schwartz (D-PA) on May 26, 2008.
The memo was sent by former US ambassador Anne
UN atomic watchdog approves nuclear fuel bank
VIENNA: The UN atomic watchdog on Friday voted to set up a nuclear fuel bank, under its auspices, to allow countries access to nuclear energy without risking the spread of atomic weapons.
The International Atomic Energy Agency's 35-member governing board approved a United States-sponsored proposal for a $150-million fuel bank, with 28 countries in favour. No country voted against the resolution, but six developing countries - Argentina, Brazil, Ecuador, South Africa, Tunisia and
The International Atomic Energy Agency's 35-member governing board approved a United States-sponsored proposal for a $150-million fuel bank, with 28 countries in favour. No country voted against the resolution, but six developing countries - Argentina, Brazil, Ecuador, South Africa, Tunisia and
One million displaced need aid in Sindh: UN
SEHWAN: The UN chief of humanitarian affairs said on Friday that more than one million displaced people still need emergency aid in southern Pakistan, around four months after catastrophic floods.
Sindh was one of the worst-affected areas and large swaths of the territory are still submerged in flood waters. "Initially more than seven million people were affected by the floods in Sindh and still one million of them need emergency response," Valerie Amos, the United Nations
Sindh was one of the worst-affected areas and large swaths of the territory are still submerged in flood waters. "Initially more than seven million people were affected by the floods in Sindh and still one million of them need emergency response," Valerie Amos, the United Nations
UN makes record $7.4 billion aid appeal for 2011
GENEVA: The United Nations on Tuesday launched its biggest appeal for relief funds, saying it needed $7.4 billion in 2011 to provide urgent humanitarian aid to over 50 million people in 28 countries.
"On behalf of the millions of people needing urgent help and the hundreds of organisations that have come together to devise these plans, I appeal for $7.4 billion to help some of the most vulnerable people in the world survive the effects of disaster and conflict," said UN chief Ban
"On behalf of the millions of people needing urgent help and the hundreds of organisations that have come together to devise these plans, I appeal for $7.4 billion to help some of the most vulnerable people in the world survive the effects of disaster and conflict," said UN chief Ban
Three killed in Ivory Coast poll violence: UN
ABIDJAN: Violence in western Ivory Coast during Sunday's second round of presidential elections has killed three people, the UN envoy to the divided west African country, Youn-jin Choi, said Monday.
The previous toll, given on Sunday by the government, was two dead, and the authorities blamed Dozo traditional hunters.
"We have confirmed three deaths yesterday in the west," Choi told a press conference, without giving details of "this violence, these troubles," which he said
The previous toll, given on Sunday by the government, was two dead, and the authorities blamed Dozo traditional hunters.
"We have confirmed three deaths yesterday in the west," Choi told a press conference, without giving details of "this violence, these troubles," which he said
Top UN envoy in Myanmar meets Suu Kyi
YANGON: Democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi met a senior UN official in Yangon on Saturday but said further talks were needed to help the organisation in its Myanmar operations.
After speaking with UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon's chief of staff, Vijay Nambiar, at her home Suu Kyi told reporters that the discussions had been enlightening.
"It was a pleasure to meet Mr Nambiar but I don't think one meeting is enough," she said. "I hope this is the first of many meetings because
After speaking with UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon's chief of staff, Vijay Nambiar, at her home Suu Kyi told reporters that the discussions had been enlightening.
"It was a pleasure to meet Mr Nambiar but I don't think one meeting is enough," she said. "I hope this is the first of many meetings because
UN rights chief warns of new ‘crackdown’ in Iran
GENEVA: The UN human rights chief on Tuesday expressed concern about a new "crackdown" on lawyers and human rights defenders in Iran, including an attorney for a woman sentenced to death by stoning for adultery.
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Navi Pillay, also highlighted the case of lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh, who staged a hunger strike for several weeks after her arrest on September 4, as well as several other people associated with exiled Nobel peace laureate Shirin
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Navi Pillay, also highlighted the case of lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh, who staged a hunger strike for several weeks after her arrest on September 4, as well as several other people associated with exiled Nobel peace laureate Shirin
UN says global food prices poised to rise further
ROME: Global food import bills may cross the $1 trillion mark in 2010, says a new UN report, which warns that harder times could be ahead without a major increase in food production next year.
According to the latest edition of the Food Outlook report, released by the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), food import bills for the world's poorest countries are predicted to rise 11 per cent in 2010 and by 20 percent for low-income food-deficit countries.
"With the
According to the latest edition of the Food Outlook report, released by the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), food import bills for the world's poorest countries are predicted to rise 11 per cent in 2010 and by 20 percent for low-income food-deficit countries.
"With the
Kashmir dispute remains on UNSC’s agenda: UN
ISLAMABAD: The Jammu and Kashmir dispute remains on the United Nations Security Council's agenda, a UN spokesman categorically stated on Tuesday as he rejected "inaccurate" reports that it has been removed from the list of unresolved issues.
"Some articles that appeared recently on Kashmir are inaccurate," UN Spokesman Farhan Haq said, according to a Foreign Office statement.
He said the UN's latest list of matters "continues to include the agenda item under which the
"Some articles that appeared recently on Kashmir are inaccurate," UN Spokesman Farhan Haq said, according to a Foreign Office statement.
He said the UN's latest list of matters "continues to include the agenda item under which the
Kashmir no more ‘unresolved’ on UN list
LAHORE: To the utter dismay of Kashmiris as well as the Pakistan government, the United Nations in a dramatic way removed the Kashmir dispute from its list of "unresolved" issues which is tantamount to negation of the indigenous freedom movement of the Kashmiris.
According to a private news channel, the omission of Jammu and Kashmir from the list of disputes under the observation of the UN Security Council was noticed by Pakistan whose envoy has lodged a protest on the move.
According to a private news channel, the omission of Jammu and Kashmir from the list of disputes under the observation of the UN Security Council was noticed by Pakistan whose envoy has lodged a protest on the move.
