Topic: United Nations

AFP Global Edition | 2010-03-13 02:10:11

Calling the subjugation of women a threat to American security, US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton made a vibrant plea to give equal rights to women around the world. "The subjugation of women is a direct threat to the security of the United States," the chief US diplomat told an international women's conference which closed Friday at UN headquarters ...

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AP News | 2010-03-12 23:45:57
UN chief heading to Haiti for second post-quake tour to discuss upcoming donors conference

Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said he is heading to Haiti on Sunday for his second visit since the devastating earthquake to prepare for the upcoming donors conference to raise money for reconstruction. Ban flew to Haiti on Jan. 17 — five days after the the quake — for a ...

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Reuters US Online Report Politics News | 2010-03-12 23:00:33

UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said on Friday the United Nations needs more women in top positions as it strives to raise the profile of women's issues and fights gender-based violence. Clinton, who made history as the first mainstream female candidate to seek the Democratic nomination for U.S. president, said there are women whose potential ...

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isnare | 2010-03-12 22:44:43

As the old saying goes, diamonds are forever. This is the main reason why these gems have always been the favorite among jewelry gifts for marriage proposals- a diamond wedding ring symbolizes eternal love and fidelity. However, this precious stone is one of the most expensive of all gems so choosing the best quality is extremely required before buying your ...

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Fish Supply Crisis Could Trigger Bans

CBS News | 2010-03-13 09:56:33

New U.N. mission chief in Kabul after tough year

Reuters | 2010-03-13 08:45:43

Older Haitians are most vulnerable

Dallas Morning News | 2010-03-13 04:04:12

Tanzania said ready to host archives of UN tribunal for Rwanda

Investors Business Daily | 2010-03-13 03:12:13

Tourism eyes sunnier days as world's top fair opens

Yahoo! News | 2010-03-13 03:07:54

Scientists to review U.N. climate panel

The Hindu, India | 2010-03-12 15:28:45

Election Observers - time to sign up

Alan in Belfast | 2010-03-12 15:52:21

The Growing US-Israel Chasm

The Daily Dish | 2010-03-12 15:05:35

New U.N. Climate Change Group is All Male

Dot Earth | 2010-03-11 18:01:45

Playing Israel's Game

The Daily Dish | 2010-03-11 17:56:51

UN asks for climate body review

BBC Video Sci-Tech | 2010-03-10 23:10:47

Women's rights under spotlight at UN

BBC Video World | 2010-03-08 07:15:13

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