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Libre-échange, une carte interactive

Le Monde Diplomatique - Mon, 25/05/2015 - 19:51
Libre-échange, la déferlanteComplément inédit au Manière de voir de juin-juillet 2015, « Libre-échange, la déferlante », cette carte interactive permet à la fois de visualiser les différents accords de commerce plurilatéraux à travers le monde — « Le millefeuille des accords commerciaux » —, et d'observer (...) / , , , , - La valise diplomatique

What I’m doing today

Foreign Policy - Mon, 25/05/2015 - 16:29
Last year, on the Friday before Memorial Day, I was robbed on the train to Brussels, losing most of valuables including my passport, wallet, and laptop.

Know Thy Enemy, and the Future of Memorial Day

Foreign Policy - Mon, 25/05/2015 - 16:05
How will warfare change when we know our foes by name, face, and DNA?

North Korea’s Real Life Hunger Games

Foreign Policy - Mon, 25/05/2015 - 15:00
What it's like to fight for your life in North Korea.

It’s Time to Bring Imperialism Back to the Middle East

Foreign Policy - Mon, 25/05/2015 - 15:00
Empire may have fallen out of fashion, but history shows that the only other option is the kind of chaos we see today.

Nepal: with monsoon season nearing, UN races humanitarian relief to quake-affected communities

UN News Centre - Mon, 25/05/2015 - 07:00
Marking one month after a 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck Nepal killing thousands and devastating large swathes of the country&#39s Kathmandu valley, the United Nations relief arm is continuing to intensify its humanitarian operations as it supports national and local authorities with critical life-saving efforts.

At UN meteorological forum, experts meet to discuss post-2015 action plan, climate change

UN News Centre - Mon, 25/05/2015 - 07:00
With a welcoming &#39tweet&#39 from the International Space Station and Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon&#39s renewed appeal for &#8220bold climate action,&#8221 the United Nations-backed World Meteorological Congress opened its seventeenth session today as international delegates will seek to address continuing concerns over global warming.

Concluding Ireland visit, UN chief tells refugee community world must provide &#39safe avenues of migration&#39

UN News Centre - Mon, 25/05/2015 - 07:00
The international community must intensify efforts to provide regular and safe avenues of migration and access to protection, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon declared today as he wrapped up his trip to Ireland with a visit to a community of resettled refugees.

Lebanon: as security challenges grow, top UN official in country urges end to political vacuum

UN News Centre - Mon, 25/05/2015 - 07:00
The vacuum in the post of Lebanon&#39s presidency has undermined the country&#39s ability to address a range of growing security, economic and social challenges, the United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon, Sigrid Kaag, warned today.

On Africa Day, UN chief spotlights continents&#39 achievements, reflects on challenges of 2015

UN News Centre - Mon, 25/05/2015 - 07:00
Each year, Africa Day is an opportunity to celebrate the continent&#39s achievements and to reflect on its challenges, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said today, highlighting the courage and determination it took to make remarkable progress to end the Ebola outbreak and urging leaders to commit to ending violence against women and empower them.

Tongue Tied

Foreign Policy - Sun, 24/05/2015 - 20:17
Pentecost — a holiday once celebrated on a scale rivaling Christmas or Easter — has faded into obscurity outside of Europe. Could it stage a comeback?

In Ireland, UN&#39s Ban says strong cooperation key to overcoming global challenges

UN News Centre - Sun, 24/05/2015 - 07:00
Amid an explosion of world conflicts, humanitarian crises and human rights challenges, the international community is enduring a &#8220time of test&#8221 which demands strong global cooperation and bold action, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today affirmed.

Top UN official in South Sudan urges accountability for human rights violations

UN News Centre - Sun, 24/05/2015 - 07:00
The United Nations Special Representative for South Sudan, Ellen Margrethe Løj, has urged accountability and justice for those responsible for gross human rights violations committed as a result of South Sudan&#39s continuing fighting.

Somalia: UN official condemns killing of parliamentarian, reiterates support for political process

UN News Centre - Sun, 24/05/2015 - 07:00
The top United Nations official in Somalia has condemned a deadly attack against two Somali Members of Parliament (MP) and reiterated the Organization&#39s support for the country&#39s democratic process.

Burundi: UN chief condemns killing of opposition politician as tensions in country rise

UN News Centre - Sun, 24/05/2015 - 07:00
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has condemned the killing of a Burundian politician and his bodyguard in a move that threatens to further destabilize the country amid simmering political tensions and a growing humanitarian crisis.

Overwhelming Majority Votes to Legalize Same-Sex Marriage in Ireland

Foreign Policy - Sat, 23/05/2015 - 20:47
The vote makes Ireland the world's first country to allow same-sex marriage by popular referendum.

Libya: UN condemns string of suicide attacks, urges continued political dialogue

UN News Centre - Sat, 23/05/2015 - 07:00
The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) has condemned a spate of suicide bombings committed by Islamist terrorists in what it says is a blatant effort to undermine the country&#39s ongoing political dialogue.

In Hanoi, Ban says Viet Nam and UN &#39natural partners&#39 in quest for global peace, sustainable development

UN News Centre - Sat, 23/05/2015 - 07:00
In a year of critical efforts against climate change and growing global security challenges, Viet Nam&#39s strong commitment to sustainable development and international peace have made it a &#8220natural&#8221 partner of the United Nations, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said today.

UN chief disappointed as Member States unable to reach agreement on nuclear non-proliferation

UN News Centre - Sat, 23/05/2015 - 07:00
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has expressed disappointment at the inability of Member States to reach consensus on a &#8220substantive outcome&#8221 on a non-proliferation treaty key for global nuclear disarmament, according to a United Nations spokesperson.

Senior UN official voices deep concern about human rights challenges in the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia

UN News Centre - Sat, 23/05/2015 - 07:00
Concern about the shrinking of the democratic space in the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, the United Nations Assistant Secretary-General for Human Rights, Ivan Šimonović, has stressed the importance of broadening the dialogue that has begun between the Government and the opposition.

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