World
China Claims Islands in NY Times Ad
China has published an expensive, two-page color advertisement in a prominent U.S. newspaper, defending its claim to disputed islands in the East China Sea.
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At high-level meeting, Ban urges political solution to crisis in eastern DR Congo
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon (right) meets with Joseph Kabila Kabange, President of the Democratic Republic of Congo.
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At UN General Debate, Israeli leader calls for ‘red line’ for action on Iran’s nuclear plans
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel addresses the General Assembly.
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Will Syria’s Civil War Turn Into a Jihad?
The civil war in Syria has attracted a wide range of young fighters trying to overthrow the government of President Bashar al-Assad. But there are increasing signs of beards and black flags among the rebel battalions, raising concerns that the push for democratic reforms might turn into a holy war against western influence.
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More airports offer streamlined security screening
Two more airports are joining a TSA program to speed pre-flight screening for active-duty service members.
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Japan Cuts Production at Factories in China
Japan has cut production at some of its factories in China amid rising tension over a group of islands in the East China Sea.
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Japan determined to pass on lessons from its nuclear disaster, UN General Assembly told
Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda of Japan addresses the General Assembly.
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At UN debate, Afghan President highlights country as testament to multi-lateral cooperation
President Hamid Karzai of Afghanistan addresses the General Assembly.
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Human Rights
Ringing FOWPAL’s Peace Bell for the World:Nobel Peace Prize Laureates’ Visions and Actions
Protecting the World’s Cultural Diversity for a Sustainable Future
The Peace Bell Resonates at the 27th Eurasian Economic Summit
Declaration of World Day of the Power of Hope Endorsed by People in 158 Nations
Puppet Show I International Friendship Day 2020