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1. UN Rights Chief 'Outraged' by Syrian Attacks February 13, 2012 The United Nations human rights chief said Monday she is outraged by what she called the Syrian government’s serious violations of civilian rights.The U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights, Navi Pillay, told the General Assembly she is very distressed that the continued ruthless repression and deliberate stirring of sectarian tensions in Syria might soon plunge the country into civil war. She said the failure of the Security Council to agree on firm collective action appears to have emboldened the Syrian government to launch an all-out assault in an effort to crush dissent with overwhelming ... (read more)

2. Arab League to accept the resignation of the President of the Observer Mission in Syria February 12, 2012 of the chief of the Observer Mission in Syria Lieutenant General Mohammad Mustafa al-Dabi Sudanese nationality. The agency added, "This resignation comes early to consider a proposal discussed by the Arab foreign ministers to send a joint mission from the Arab League and the United Nations for the maintenance of security in Syria." She said the Arab, "suggested the appointment of Jordanian Foreign Minister Abdul Ilah Khatib, a former envoy to him to Syria." And has already pulled its observers Gulf Arab states participating in the monitoring mission, which did not contribute to sendin... (read more) Author: pandeff mendez

3. Argentina Launches Protest at UN over Falklands February 11, 2012 Argentina’s government lodged a formal protest at the United Nations Friday over what it says is Britain’s “militarization” of the disputed Falkland Islands - known in Argentina as the Malvinas Islands. Argentinian Foreign Minister Héctor Marcos Timerman met separately with the U.N. secretary-general, the president of the Security Council and the president of the General Assembly to present his complaint.Afterwards, Timerman told reporters that Britain has increased its naval power in the South Atlantic “four-fold,” moving a modern warship, sophisticated fighter jets and a nuclear submarine in... (read more)

4. Saudi king condemning the veto: shaken confidence in the United Nations February 10, 2012 shaking? after Russia and China for ?veto? against a resolution on Syria in the UN Security Council, confirming that it is ?Initiative undesirable never ?. This coincided with the condemnation of U.S. President Barack Obama what he called ?bloodbath terrible? continued in Syria, and with the demand of Turkey the world to move practical and immediately intervene to stop the carnage taking place in Syria and the EU's call for Moscow to recognize what is happening on the ground in Syria, while carried the last opposition Syrian and Western countries responsible for fueling the crisis. Who rul... (read more) Author: pandeff mendez

5. White House Underscores Displeasure with China, Russia Votes on Syria February 08, 2012 The White House is underscoring U.S. displeasure with China and Russia for blocking a United Nations Security Council resolution on Syria, saying it is important to continue increasing pressure on Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. As the United States works with international partners to step up pressure on President Assad, including a new plan for a "Friends of Syria" group, the White House continues to voice displeasure with China and Russia.After the veto of the Security Council resolution on Saturday, the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, Susan Rice, said the United States was "disgus... (read more)

6. China Defends its Veto of UN Resolution on Syria February 06, 2012 China strongly defended its veto of a United Nations Security Council resolution on Syria again Monday, saying its decision was ultimately aimed at avoiding more casualties. Monday's Foreign Ministry briefing was dominated by China's decision, along with Russia, to block the resolution condemning Syria's crackdown on anti-government protesters and calling for President Hafez al-Assad to resign. Spokesman Liu Weimin said China has been actively involved in U.N. efforts to address the Syrian crisis, but sees the latest resolution as divisive and ineffective.China vetoed the resolution, said Liu,... (read more)

7. Activists: Syrian Troops Kill More Than 217 in Homs February 05, 2012 Human rights activists say Syrian armed forces have killed at least 217 people in the city of Homs as the United Nations gets ready to vote on a resolution aimed at stopping the violence. The Syrian Observatory For Human Rights said Friday hundreds more have been wounded.  Homs has been one of the main flashpoints of opposition to the regime during the uprising that began nearly 11 months ago. As the death toll continued to mount, the U.N.  Security Council said it will vote Saturday on a draft resolution on Syria.  Russia has threatened to veto earlier versions of the resolution and the Obama... (read more)

8. Lavrov: Draft resolution on Syria at the United Nations "does not fit at all," Russia February 04, 2012 which is supported by Western "does not fit at all," Russia, stressing that the presentation to the UN Security Council Saturday will lead to a "scandal". Lavrov said in a television interview with Russia in response to a question about the possibility of voting Saturday on a draft resolution on the situation in Syria, "The project does not suit us at all." "If they (the U.S.) want a scandal in the UN Security Council we can not prevent it." Lavrov stressed that he had sent Friday to U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, the changes that Russia wants to be made to the draft resolu... (read more) Author: pandeff mendez

9. Russia and China Tstkhaddman "veto" in the Security Council draft resolution condemning Syria February 04, 2012 And voted in favor of the draft resolution submitted by European countries and the Arab League of 13 members of the Security Council, but Russia and China used the veto for the second time to thwart the draft resolution. The French Ambassador to the United Nations Gerard Arrow "We are determined to vote on Saturday." He added that the draft resolution put to a vote "to support the peace plan drawn up by the Arab League, no more no less." For its part, said U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan Rice said last minute amendments that Moscow wanted to be made to the text "unaccept... (read more) Author: pandeff mendez

10. Russian FM Threatens 'Scandal' on Syria Resolution February 04, 2012 Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has criticized the text of a Western-backed United Nations Security Council resolution on the violence in Syria, saying there will be a "scandal" if it is put to a vote.Lavrov says Russia wants two amendments to the resolution. He said the measure should treat anti- and pro-government forces more equally rather than appear to be taking sides in a civil war. And he said the resolution should close the door on any possibility of foreign intervention in the conflict.The Russian foreign minister made his remarks at a Moscow airport before traveling to Germany... (read more)

11. At Least 12 Dead in latest Syria Violence February 03, 2012 Activists report at least 12 deaths as protests and clashes rippled across Syria Friday while the United Nations Security Council struggled to craft a resolution to help end the bloodshed.Opposition activists said tens of thousands of people took to the streets in cities and towns across the country to mark the 30th anniversary this week of a bloody crackdown on the city of Hama.  Amnesty International says the February 1982 siege, ordered by the father of Syrian President Bashar Assad, killed between 10,000 and 25,000 people. Video posted on the Internet claims to show Friday's marches in Hom... (read more)

12. UN Declares End of Somalia Famine February 03, 2012 The United Nations has announced the famine in southern Somalia is officially over, but warns that millions of people are still in crisis. The head of the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) told reporters in Nairobi Friday the next 100 days will be crucial. FAO's new Director-General Jose Graziano da Silva delivered what he called “good news” following his trip this week to southern Somalia.“We just received the new data from [the] Food Security and Nutritional Analysis Unit in Somalia and we can say no more [is] any region in Somalia under famine conditions," da Silva said.The FAO d... (read more)

13. Security Council Members Consider New Syria Resolution February 03, 2012 Members of the United Nations Security Council are considering Friday a new draft resolution to end the bloodshed in Syria, with an amendment designed to overcome Russian objections.U.N. ambassadors say the new draft will be sent back to their governments for evaluation, but it is not clear whether the revision will gain approval by the 15-member Council. On Thursday they failed to reach agreement on a draft European-Arab resolution to end the bloodshed in Syria, after a third straight session of talks.The previous draft had said the Council "fully supports" an Arab League proposal for a po... (read more)

14. UN Talks on Syria Stall Again February 03, 2012 Ambassadors to the United Nations Security Council have failed to reach agreement on a draft European-Arab resolution to end the bloodshed in Syria, after a third straight session of talks.U.N. envoys said Thursday the latest revisions are now being drafted for them to send to their capitals for consideration. Russian Ambassador Vitaly Churkin said the decision to send a draft back to governments "does not prejudge in any way" whether approval is likely. The U.S. envoy, Susan Rice, also played down expectations, saying there still are some complicated issues "that our capitals will have to del... (read more)

15. UN Envoys Debate Revised Syria Text; Hama Marks 1982 Massacre February 02, 2012 Diplomats at the United Nations are discussing the latest version of a European-Arab plan to end the Syrian crisis.The revised Security Council draft resolution "fully supports" an Arab League proposal for a political transition in Syria, but no longer includes an explicit call for President Bashar al-Assad to delegate his powers and form a unity government ahead of elections.Several Western diplomats Thursday said they are hoping for a Council vote in the next few days. But others said there are no signs that Russia, a key Syrian ally, is satisfied. Moscow, a veto-wielding member of the Secur... (read more)

16. Palestinian Protesters Throw Shoes at UN Chief February 02, 2012 Dozens of Palestinian protesters hurled shoes, sticks and stones at the convoy of United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon as it entered the Gaza Strip on Thursday.Around 40 protesters briefly prevented Ban's armored vehicle from entering Gaza as it crossed from southern Israel. Most of the protesters were relatives of Palestinians who are held in Israeli prisons. They held signs accusing the U.N. of bias towards Israel and decrying what they say is the U.N.'s refusal to meet with Palestinian prisoner groups.No one was injured, and the convoy was able to drive away after security forces re... (read more)

17. Afghans Say Police Not Ready for Security Control January 31, 2012 A public-opinion survey by the United Nations indicates that roughly 80 percent of Afghans believe the country's police force is not ready to take over security control from international forces.The U.N. Development Program's annual "police perception survey," released Tuesday, finds that only two out of 10 people think the Afghan National Police are strong enough to handle security once foreign combat troops leave Afghanistan in 2014.NATO forces have been training their local counterparts in anticipation of the coalition's withdrawal, and Afghan forces already have taken control of security i... (read more)

18. Russia Opposes UN Sanctions on Syria January 25, 2012 Russia says it will not back any move by the United Nations to adopt sanctions on Syria.Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Wednesday that such a move would be "unfair and counterproductive."  He said Russia is open to any "constructive proposals" for resolving the crisis in Syria, but that any U.N. resolution must state it cannot be used to justify military intervention.The comments come as U.N. diplomats say France, Britain and Germany are working with Arab nations on a new Security Council resolution outlining a transition from President Bashar al-Assad's rule.Russia has used its Security C... (read more)

19. Social Security Law Firms Charging Nominal Fees January 24, 2012 Everyone is not born lucky. There are people who are disable or do not have the abilities to earn due to some mental issues or age factors. Such people are provided financial aid by the Federal government to make their lives happy and satisfied. The economical development across the developed and developing nation has provided various scopes for rehabilitating the lives or poor and disable people across the world. Begging and starving due to hunger are the factors which are treated as black mark in nations’ progress. In the United States, government is constantly trying hard to remove such is... (read more) Author: Jacob Martin

20. Despite Criticism, Russia Stands By Syria January 21, 2012 As Syria takes criticism from almost all quarters, one nation - Russia - stands virtually alone in defending the government of President Bashar al-Assad. While Arab League ministers discussed future steps on Syria, where 5,400 people have died in anti-government violence, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov issued a warning: no sanctions and no foreign troops. Lavrov says that for Russia, the red line is fairly clearly drawn. He says Moscow will not support any sanctions. At the same press conference, the foreign minister said Russia would use its United Nations Security Council veto to den... (read more)

21. UN, AU Troops Protect Mogadishu Aid Workers January 20, 2012 Somalia’s capital, Mogadishu, is said to be among the most dangerous places in the world, mainly because of the multitude of unpredictable and deadly attacks by the militant Islamic group al-Shabab. Yet, national and international aid workers continue to provide badly-needed help among the traumatized population, with the assistance of security officers from the United Nations and African Union.   Today’s mission is to take a group of journalists to various sites within Somalia’s beleaguered capital. It is a tour designed to show first-hand the deplorable living conditions of those who fled dr... (read more)

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