World
World must seize birth of 7 billionth inhabitant as clarion call to decisive action – UN
Of the world’s 7 billion, 1.8 billion are young people between the ages of 10 and 24
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Russia Aiming for WTO Membership by End of Year
Russia has been trying to join the World Trade Organization since 1993. Now Russian officials are saying they hope to become a member by the end of this year.
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China, EU vow to strengthen military ties
China and the European Union Monday pledged to strengthen military relations.
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Cambodia needs to adopt independent judiciary, democratic pluralism – UN expert
Soldiers of the Cambodia People Armed Forces (CPAF) are cantoned and demobilized as part of Phase Two of the cease-fire in 1992
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Gadhafi's Killing in Libya Has Repercussions for Syria
The killing of Libya's ex-leader Moammar Gadhafi may prove a cautionary tale to autocrats in the region who face uprisings of their own. Those upheavals are keenly watched by Arab Spring protesters - especially in Syria.
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Obama: All US Troops Out of Iraq by Year End
President Barack Obama announced on Friday that all U.S. troops will be withdrawn from Iraq by the end of this year. The announcement came after months of negotiations with the Iraqi government on extending a U.S. troop presence there.
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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
Puppet Show I International Friendship Day 2020