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In Skype video chat, Ban applauds Solar Impulse pilot on remarkable journey

UN News Centre - Mon, 25/07/2016 - 07:00
United Nations Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon today hailed the determination and courage of the Solar Impulse flight team as the aircraft completes its around-the-world, solar-powered journey.

Security Council extends mandate of UN Iraq Mission for one year

UN News Centre - Mon, 25/07/2016 - 07:00
The United Nations Security Council today adopted a resolution extending the mandate of the UN Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) for another year, until 31 July 2017.

UN Assembly adopts resolution proclaiming Third Industrial Development Decade for Africa

UN News Centre - Mon, 25/07/2016 - 07:00
Underlining the need for the sustainable industrialization of Africa, the United Nations General Assembly today unanimously adopted a resolution proclaiming the period 2016-2025 as the Third Industrial Development Decade for Africa.

German Police See No ISIS Connection in Munich Massacre

Foreign Policy - Sat, 23/07/2016 - 23:03
The German-born shooter was obsessed with mass killings

Arsenal of Democracy

Foreign Policy - Sat, 23/07/2016 - 15:03
When he dismisses NATO, Donald Trump is weakening not only the world's most successful military alliance, but also a powerful force for democracy.

La multinationale du XXIe siècle

Le Monde Diplomatique - Sat, 23/07/2016 - 15:03
A partir du début du XXe siècle, dans un contexte de marchés protégés, le « modèle Ford » a dominé l'économie mondiale. Il postulait que l'enrichissement, relatif, des salariés et la garantie de leur emploi leur permettraient d'être de bons clients de l'industrie — automobile ou autre — et donc d'écouler (...) / , , , , - 2006/01 Engagements

Clinton Doubles Down on National Security With Tim Kaine Pick

Foreign Policy - Sat, 23/07/2016 - 02:12
The Democratic nominee hopes the Virginia senator can help persuade voters Donald Trump is too dangerous to be commander-in-chief.

The Feds Brought Down the World’s Biggest File-Sharing Site

Foreign Policy - Sat, 23/07/2016 - 01:52
It was back up two days later, showing the futility of keeping the illicit web down.

Trump’s ‘Law and Order’ Blind Spot

Foreign Policy - Sat, 23/07/2016 - 00:24
Yes, America has a problem with racism and violence. But police unions need fixing first.

The Immigration Crisis Is Tearing Europe Apart

Foreign Policy - Sat, 23/07/2016 - 00:18
Fear of terrorism, Muslims, and refugees is driving the parties of the right and left further apart than ever before.

Longform’s Picks of the Week

Foreign Policy - Sat, 23/07/2016 - 00:17
The best stories from around the world.

In Support of World Bank Capital Replenishment

Foreign Policy - Fri, 22/07/2016 - 22:40
Global leadership does not come for free.

Turkish Embassy Deplores ‘Prejudiced’ U.S. Media, Rolls Out Official Coup Documentary

Foreign Policy - Fri, 22/07/2016 - 22:13
Decrying a spate of negative press coverage, the Turkish Embassy in Washington made its case to reporters Friday that Ankara has not abused its authority in the wake of a failed coup, screening a slick, government-produced documentary that shows tanks running over protesters and fighter jets strafing a city.

Munich Police: Lone Gunman Killed 9, Then Shot Himself

Foreign Policy - Fri, 22/07/2016 - 19:52
Multiple deaths and injuries have been reported after an unknown gunman opened fire at a shopping mall in Germany.

Mali: UN condemns renewed clashes between armed groups in country's north

UN News Centre - Fri, 22/07/2016 - 07:00
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, along with the Multidimensional Intigrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA), condemned the recent clashes in Kidal between forces of The Platform Movement and those of the Coordination of movements of Azawad (CMA), both of which are signatories to the country&#39s peace agreement.

Top UN counter-terrorism official urges cohesive response to 'persistent' threat of terrorism

UN News Centre - Fri, 22/07/2016 - 07:00
With more than 30,000 foreign terrorist fighters from some 100 countries around the world, terrorism is a global threat requiring a comprehensive and unified response, a top United Nations counter-terrorism official said today.

Aid reaches thousands affected by Boko Haram violence in northern Nigeria – UN

UN News Centre - Fri, 22/07/2016 - 07:00
In a cross-border humanitarian operation, a total of 31 metric tonnes of food and some non-food items have been distributed to about 15,000 internally displaced people (IDPs) in Banki, located in Nigeria&#39s restive Borno state, near the border with Cameroon, the United Nations relief wing announced today.

Security Council authorizes countries to help Libya destroy chemical weapons

UN News Centre - Fri, 22/07/2016 - 07:00
Following a request from the main international organization working to achieve a world free of chemical weapons, the United Nations Security Council today adopted a resolution authorizing the transfer of such weapons out of Libya for their safe, timely destruction.

Over 26,000 people flee South Sudan into Uganda; influx sets single-day record

UN News Centre - Fri, 22/07/2016 - 07:00
Some 26,500 South Sudanese, mostly women and children, have crossed into Uganda since fighting between rival forces erupted in and around the capital, Juba, on 7 July, the United Nations refugee agency reported today.

UN deputy aid chief urges support for millions in southern Africa hit by El Niño-induced droughts

UN News Centre - Fri, 22/07/2016 - 07:00
Wrapping up a visit to southern Africa, the United Nations deputy humanitarian chief today called for urgent action to assist millions of people across the region where local coping capacities have been impacted by the worst El Niño-induced drought in 35 years.

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