United Nations
INTERNATIONAL: Asset recovery hampers UNCAC action
The UNCAC framework for the first time officially links domestic and international aspects of...
InternationalCYPRUS: Intensive talks fail to force breakthrough
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon is visiting Cyprus to show his personal support for...
CyprusINTERNATIONAL: Global migration body faces obstacles
The third Global Forum on Migration, held in November, is being viewed by many as the start of a...
INTERNATIONAL: Human Rights Council splits to persist
Expectations of a more assertive approach to human rights by the HRC after the Obama...
EGYPT: Gaza wall risks growing domestic opposition
The UN stated on January 21 that the blockade of the Gaza Strip is threatening its healthcare...
EgyptIRAN/US/UN: Sanctions may bolster regime support base
The Permanent Five UN Security Council members and Germany are to meet on January 16 to discuss...
IranINTERNATIONAL: Diplomacy is becoming a crowded market
Diplomats no longer have a monopoly in carrying out diplomatic tasks. Established professionals...
INTERNATIONAL: Amano seeks central, discreet IAEA role
Amano will maintain current IAEA efforts against continuing nuclear challenges, but may seek a...
