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Participants at civil society-led Afghan Peoples Dialogue for Peace initiative. Kabul, 15 January 2015.

In the wake of the vicious massacre in Paris on Jan. 7, two facts stand out. First, the two brothers who carried out the attack at the Charlie Hebdo offices had verified connections to the jihadist network run from London—which is properly designated "Londonistan" by knowledgeable terrorist experts. Second, the assault, among others around the globe, comes at a time when the British imperial structure that runs such terror, is increasingly desperate to impose its agenda of global dictatorship, to try to save its bankrupt system from destruction.

Deputy Secretary-General Jan Eliasson addresses special event commemorating 20th anniversary of the genocide in Rwanda.

EU sanctions against Russia should stay in place until it changes its aggressive policy in Ukraine, respects the ceasefire, withdraws its troops and stops supporting separatists, says Parliament in a resolution voted on Thursday. MEPs condemn “acts of terrorism” in Ukraine. urge the EU to come up with a plan to counter the Russian "information war" and help Ukraine to carry out reforms, cope with its humanitarian and health emergency and enhance its defence capabilities.

Assistant Secretary-General ad interim for Political Affairs, Jens Anders Toyberg-Frandzen, briefs the Security Council on the situation in the Middle East.

General Assembly President Sam Kutesa briefs the press.

Fabrice GentileUNESCO organizes a day of reflection and debate on Freedom of Expression (14.01.2015). French cartoonist, Plantu.

Laimdota Straujuma during her speech at the European Parliament

Donald Tusk's first visit as President of the European Council to the European Parliament in Strasbourg to debate the outcome of the December EU summit.