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The deal with a thousand ramifications at a ‘critical crossroads’
Middle East political map, Credit: CIA/Wikipedia Two years after it went into force, the Iran nuclear deal is at a critical crossroads, the United Nations says as polarization in U.S. politics and multiple tensions in the...December 20, 2017 1600 0 -
UN says no alternative to two-state solution of the ME conflict
Reacting to President Donald Trump’s recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, the United Nations has said there is no alternative to the two-state solution and that the world body would strive for the two Middle Eastern...December 7, 2017 1017 0 -
Why prickly cactus could soon be an essential tasty food
Stamen of fish hook cactus, Photo: SKsiddhartthan/Wikimedia Commons The days of the thorny cactus being dismissed as worthless and invasive species are over as the harsh realities of climate change is pushing agriculturalists to market it...December 1, 2017 2299 0 -
Will US, UN hold Myanmar accountable for Rohingya ethnic cleansing?
Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh’s Ukhiya area right after crossing the border/UNHCR/Vivian Tan Myanmar is facing intense international pressure after the U.S. declaration that the country’s killing of Rohingya Muslims is ethnic cleansing. But will the US...November 24, 2017 1064 0 -
IFJ’s new UN Convention for protection of journalists gathers support
A photographer running away from a burning vehicle Photo Credit: Aziz Ahmed A ground-breaking United Nations Convention aimed at giving greater protection for journalists and journalism in the face of a tide of violence and threats...November 18, 2017 1354 0 -
Alarming rise in Afghan opium production to fuel militancy, regional troubles
Opium poppy field in Afghanistan. Photo: IRIN/UN The United Nations is ringing alarm bells that the production of opium in Afghanistan – a major source of the Taliban insurgency – has seen an 87 per cent production...November 16, 2017 1093 0 -
Is the future already here?
The enigma of artificial intelligence was on display at a UN Conference as experts looked at diametrically opposeing prospects that the use of new technology holds for the coming generations. Although the AI has great potential...October 11, 2017 1718 0 -
UN expert says Switzerland needs to do more to keep ‘dirty money’ at bay
Zurich, Photo by MadGeographer/Wikimedia Commons Amid international concerns over money laundering and corruption, a top United Nations human rights expert has asked Switzerland to ensure that so called dirty money – which stems from tax evasion...October 5, 2017 1152 0 -
UN: Rohingya refugees now number half a million in the face of ‘unacceptable’ crisis
The United Nations is reporting “bone chilling” accounts of violence expreience by Rohingya refugees whose number has now swelled to half a million as they escape Myanmar’s state persecution and flee into neighboring Bangladesh. The humanitarian...September 29, 2017 1223 0 -
Can soft power push the world from hard line politics toward peace goals?
Leaders from around the world assembled at the United Nations this week to debate the way out of new and old troubles and push the agenda for shared peace and prosperity. But the General Assembly, the...September 24, 2017 1716 0
