International Community
Tuesday, November 5, 2013 - 12:55
Daily press briefing by U.S. Department of State spokesperson Marie Harf for November 4th, 2013.
Tuesday, November 5, 2013 - 12:48
Kazakhstan has appealed to the international organizations asking not to provoke disunity among the Central Asian countries, reports Tengrinews.
Tuesday, November 5, 2013 - 12:08
Talks have begun in Switzerland between UN-Arab League envoy Lakhdar Brahimi and US and Russian diplomats to try to pave the way for a Syria peace summit.
Tuesday, November 5, 2013 - 10:00
France will not delay its troop withdrawal from Mali despite a resurgence in violence that saw two French journalists killed at the weekend, Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius said on Tuesday.
Tuesday, November 5, 2013 - 09:57
The World Bank and the European Union on Monday pledged $8.25 billion to boost economic growth and fight poverty in Africa’s Sahel region.
Tuesday, November 5, 2013 - 09:04
In the face of evidence, the UK and US continue to deny systematic human rights abuses are occurring in the Lower Omo as thousands are displaced for an irrigation scheme.
Tuesday, November 5, 2013 - 07:56
Signaling a renewed focus on boosting economic growth and lifting people out of devastating poverty in Africa’s hard-hit Sahel region, two international development agencies announced major financial pledges: $1.5 billion from the World Bank Group in new regional investments over the next two years, in addition to significant country programs; and €5 billion ($6.75 billion) from the European Union to six countries in the region over the next seven years.
Monday, November 4, 2013 - 08:55
Arab states formally endorsed proposed peace talks to end the Syrian civil war that have been delayed by disputes between world powers and divisions among the opposition.
Monday, November 4, 2013 - 08:53
International NGOs have appealed to Saudi authorities to respect the rights of undocumented migrants amid raids that are set to begin Monday.
Monday, November 4, 2013 - 08:45
The Ambassadors also note the rallying of forces from outside the area, whose presence can only increase tensions and the risk of increased violence.