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Security Council renews UN mission in Western Sahara

UN News Centre - Mon, 30/04/2018 - 00:03
The Security Council on Friday extended the mandate of the United Nations peacekeeping mission in Western Sahara until 31 October 2018, calling for a “realistic, practicable and enduring” political solution to end the decades‑old conflict.

UN Mission condemns suicide bombing in central Somalia as attempt to derail reconciliation process

UN News Centre - Sun, 29/04/2018 - 23:57
The United Nations Mission in Somalia (UNSOM) has condemned the suicide bombing on Saturday that reportedly killed government security officers and civilians in the city of Gaalkacyo.

Mettre fin au trafic des données personnelles

Le Monde Diplomatique - Sun, 29/04/2018 - 18:56
Longtemps, les États ont toléré toutes les infractions des industries numériques, qu'il s'agisse de fiscalité, de propriété intellectuelle ou de vie privée. Mais le rapport de forces avec les puissances publiques bascule. La question n'est plus de savoir si l'activité de ces groupes sera réglementée, (...) / , , , , , , , , , , , - 2018/05

Épineuse indépendance syndicale

Le Monde Diplomatique - Sun, 29/04/2018 - 16:56
Parce qu'elle affirme l'indépendance des syndicats à l'égard des partis politiques, la charte d'Amiens est parfois présentée comme un obstacle à la convergence des luttes. Adopté par la Confédération générale du travail en 1906, ce texte fondateur ne se résume pourtant pas à une séparation hermétique (...) / , , , , , , , , - 2018/05

Aid agencies face ‘life threatening’ funding crisis as monsoon rains barrel towards Cox’s Bazar camps – UN

UN News Centre - Fri, 27/04/2018 - 23:52
The lives of tens of thousands of Rohingya refugees hang in the balance as monsoon and cyclone seasons threaten camps in southern Bangladesh, the United Nations migration agency warned Friday, appealing for urgent financial support to prepare the area against floods and landslides.

Students gather at UN to ‘Remember Slavery,’ honour those who suffered brutal slave trade

UN News Centre - Fri, 27/04/2018 - 23:44
Students from around the world joined United Nations and Government officials in New York on Friday to celebrate the contributions made by the people of African descent, beginning from the time they were taken from their countries and forced into generations of servitude.

South Sudan: Peace process under threat as violence surges across country, warns UN Mission

UN News Centre - Fri, 27/04/2018 - 21:29
Surging violence in parts of South Sudan is putting thousands of war-weary civilians at risk and endangering the fragile peace process in the world’s youngest nation, the United Nations peacekeeping mission there has warned.

The Unbearable Complacency of Angela Merkel

Foreign Policy - Fri, 27/04/2018 - 21:28
Germany's economy is far more vulnerable than it seems, but its government is completely uninterested in doing anything about it.

Pyongyang Is Playing Washington and Seoul

Foreign Policy - Fri, 27/04/2018 - 21:15
Hollow summits between North Korea, South Korea, and the United States only serve to benefit the North.

UN agency urges Greece to upgrade conditions at Evros reception centre amid rising number of refugee arrivals

UN News Centre - Fri, 27/04/2018 - 20:19
Some 2,900 mostly Syrian and Iraqi families have arrived in Evros this month, with eight others losing their lives trying to cross the Evros River from Turkey – prompting the United Nations refugee agency to call on the Greek Government to improve the conditions at its reception area.

China Threatens U.S. Airlines Over Taiwan References

Foreign Policy - Fri, 27/04/2018 - 19:49
Beijing is pressuring companies around the world to follow the party line on Taiwan sovereignty — or else.

Trump Is Driving Xi Into Modi’s Arms

Foreign Policy - Fri, 27/04/2018 - 19:18
China’s more afraid of a volatile United States than a powerful India.

Colombia: UN food relief agency seeks urgent funds to help 350,000 Venezuelan migrants

UN News Centre - Fri, 27/04/2018 - 19:01
The United Nations emergency food relief agency has issued an urgent appeal for nearly $46 million to feed some 350,000 impoverished migrants who crossed the border from Venezuela into Colombia, as well as host communities with pre-existing vulnerabilities.

Une embellie en mai

Le Monde Diplomatique - Fri, 27/04/2018 - 18:58
Que reste-t-il à dire, écrire ou montrer de Mai 68 aujourd'hui ? Pour le cinquantenaire, hors de toute frénésie éditoriale, « Le Monde diplomatique » invite à une plongée dans ses archives. / France, Idées, Politique, Mouvement de contestation, Tiers-monde, Extrême gauche, Parti politique, Jeunes, Mai (...) / , , , , , , , , - Dossiers

Reporter’s Notebook: Brazil’s Forgotten Children and Russia’s #MeToo Problem

Foreign Policy - Fri, 27/04/2018 - 18:52
FP’s April magazine: “The End of Human Rights” tackled issues from the Amazon to Vladivostok. On today’s E.R. episode, we talk to two contributors.

Israel must address excessive use of force and deaths in Gaza protests – UN rights chief

UN News Centre - Fri, 27/04/2018 - 18:48
With over 40 Palestinians killed and more than 5,500 injured during protests in Gaza over the past month – many by live ammunition – the top United Nations human rights official on Friday called on Israel to ensure that its security forces do not resort to use of excessive force amid the ongoing demonstrations.

Mai, un espoir d'océan

Le Monde Diplomatique - Fri, 27/04/2018 - 18:48
Le président français avait prévu de commémorer Mai 68. Une telle fête aurait un sens, mais contre le « vieux monde » qu'il représente. Celui qui, cinquante ans plus tard, se souvient encore de sa peur et entend compléter sa revanche. / France, Mai 1968, Idéologie, Université, Politique, Capitalisme, (...) / , , , , , , - 2018/05

How the UAE’s Chinese-Made Drone Is Changing the War in Yemen

Foreign Policy - Fri, 27/04/2018 - 18:34
An airstrike that killed a senior Houthi leader shows that the Emirates is growing more assertive in its military operations.

UN encourages Korean leaders to act swiftly on agreements at ‘historic’ summit

UN News Centre - Fri, 27/04/2018 - 18:13
Following Friday’s summit between the leaders of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) and the Republic of Korea, Secretary-General António Guterres and other top officials expressed hope that the two countries would swiftly implement all agreed actions, including ridding the Peninsula of nuclear weapons.

L'art en exil

Le Monde Diplomatique - Fri, 27/04/2018 - 16:47
« Ne vous est-il jamais arrivé, lisant un livre, de vous arrêter sans cesse dans votre lecture, non par désintérêt, mais au contraire par afflux d'idées, d'excitations, d'associations ? En un mot, ne vous est-il jamais arrivé de lire en levant la tête ? » L'éditeur ne s'est guère trompé en associant ces (...) / , , , - 2018/05

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