World
Conservative Group's Ad in New York Subways Arouses Sharp Debate
Political ads posted in 10 New York City subway stations that equate criticism of Israel with Islamic terrorism have aroused little response from busy commuters, but a war of words between the group that paid for the ads and activist Muslim and other faith groups.
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At UN debate, Nigerian leader praises UN, regional roles in maintaining peace
President Goodluck Jonathan of Nigeria.
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OSCE Chairmanship representative, in Serbia, calls for implementing reforms, resuming dialogue
Lucinda Creighton, the Representative of the Irish OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, Minister for European Affairs (front left) speaking with Suzana Grubjesic, the Deputy Prime Minister for European Integration (front right), during a meeting, Belgrade, 25 September 2012.
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At UN summit, world leaders highlight key role of rule of law in preventing war
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon addresses the High-Level Meeting of the General Assembly on the Rule of Law. At right is Assembly President Vuk Jeremic.
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ECOWAS, Mali Agree on Troop Deployment
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and Mali’s government have agreed to the deployment of a standby force to the West African country, where Islamist militants control the north.
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Despite ‘very grim’ situation in Syria, UN-Arab League envoy sees glimmer of hope
Lakhdar Brahimi, Joint Special Representative of the UN and the League of Arab States for Syria.
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Lukashenko Warns Opposition Not to March Against Parliamentary Vote
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko is warning the opposition not to march against Sunday's parliamentary elections, which opponents call a sham.
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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