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New Global Coalition on Surveillance
World leaders should make a commitment to keep invasive surveillance systems and technologies out of the hands of dictators and oppressive regimes, a new global coalition of human rights organizations said today as it announced its formation in Brussels.
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Hague: Europe Must Not Relax on Russia Sanctions
British Foreign Minister William Hague says Europe should continue its "strong and united" response to Russia's escalation of the Ukrainian crisis.
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Evaluating U.S. Policy on Taiwan on the 35th Anniversary of the Taiwan Relations Act
Daniel R. Russel, Assistant Secretary, Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs
Testimony Before the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations Subcommittee on East Asian and Pacific Affairs
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UN officials cite ‘race against time’ to prevent humanitarian catastrophe in South Sudan
With the rainy season looming, UN agencies are racing against time to deliver emergency aid to South Sudan.
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Indian Hindu Nationalist Leader Not Seen As Threat in Pakistan
India’s opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is expected to emerge as the largest parliamentary force after the general elections, paving the way for its controversial leader Narendra Modi to become the next prime minister. Critics fear the Hindu nationalist leader’s possible rise could worsen ties with neighboring Pakistan, but leaders and observers in Islamabad think otherwise.
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Chinese Tourist Kidnapped in Malaysia; Beijing Expresses Concern
Armed men have kidnapped a Chinese tourist and a hotel worker at a diving resort in eastern Malaysia, where insurgents are known to be active.
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From Sputnik to Gravity: the dangers of space junk and how to deal with it
Satellites and space vessels are under threat from the increasing amount of space debris orbiting earth, which is why they need to be monitored. On Wednesday 2 April , Parliament votes on a programme to support member states' efforts to track this "space junk".
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On World Day, Ban urges renewed efforts to help persons affected by autism realize full potential
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At Brussels conference, Ban spotlights crisis in Central African Republic
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon (right) with Jose Manuel Barroso, President of the European Commission, during the fourth European Union-Africa summit, taking place in Brussels, Belgium.
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Suicide Bombers Kill 15 in Northern Nigeria
Nigerian officials said multiple suicide blasts near the northern city of Maiduguri have killed at least 15 people and seriously wounded five soldiers.
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Human Rights
Fostering a More Humane World: The 28th Eurasian Economic Summi

Conscience, Hope, and Action: Keys to Global Peace and Sustainability

Human Rights Event: Discussing the Future of Governance Experts from 56 Countries Participated in the ICCJW

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

Global Celebration of International Day of Conscience: Dr. Hong, Tao-Tze Unites Participants from 63 Nations

Puppet Show I International Friendship Day 2020