United Nations
INTERNATIONAL: Developing world seeks infrastructure
Recent developments indicate a heightened official awareness of the fact that economic...
RUSSIA: Climate pact's economic impact will be small
Moscow's ratification has improved its political standing in the world, not least in its...
RussiaEU/IRAN: 'Constructive engagement' under strain
On October 31, the Iranian parliament voted to continue work on the nuclear fuel cycle (which...
EuSUDAN: Renewed fighting breaks out in Darfur
Renewed fighting broke out in the Darfur region of Sudan on Saturday, as Rwandan troops flew into...
SudanLEBANON: Pro-Syrian government faces huge challenges
New Prime Minister Omar Karami formed his government on October 26. The new pro-Syrian line-up...
LebanonINTERNATIONAL: Russia makes Kyoto provisions binding
The upper house of the Russian parliament yesterday ratified the Kyoto Protocol. The move follows...
InternationalSERBIA-MONTENEGRO: Kosovo vote deepens divisions
Saturday's elections in Kosovo were marred by a Serb boycott. The elections precede the UN's...
HAITI: Interim government unable to deal with violence
The former soldiers who helped bring down Aristide are growing increasingly restless with the...
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