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Please add updates@feedmyinbox.com to your address book to make sure you receive these messages in the future. Phoenix Local News MEN COMMIT WIDE-SCALE SEXUAL CRIMES WITH IMPUNITY IN CONFLICT ZONES, SAYS UN October 12, 2009 at 7:10 pm MEN COMMIT WIDE-SCALE SEXUAL CRIMES WITH IMPUNITY IN CONFLICT ZONES, SAYS UN New York, Oct 12 2009 7:10PM The rampant and brutal abuse of women in war zones continues unchecked, the chair of a United Nations committee said today, urging all nations to ratify the international Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW). "Violence against women in the context of armed conflict is widespread and largely unpunished," Naéla Gabr, chair of the committee monitoring compliance with <"http://www.un.org/womenwatch/daw/cedaw/">CEDAW, told the General Assembly. In that context, Ms. Gabr <"http://www.un.org/News/Press/docs//2009/ga10869.doc.htm">said the committee welcomed the Security Council resolution affirming that it would consider the prevalence of rape and sexual violence in decisions to impose or renew sanctions on countries embroiled in conflict. Ms. Gabr noted that CEDAW, also known as the international bill of rights for women, has transformed the lives of many women and has been the force behind significant changes in many countries, including through laws, policies and programmes. However, the potential of the Convention "to bring about change at the national level has not been exploited to the full, much as a result of its lack of visibility and accessibility, and resource constraints," said Ms. Gabr. The 30-year anniversary of the Convention provides an opportunity for governments to commit to raising its visibility and impact, said Ms. Gabr. "Our ultimate goal should be the increase of ratifications of both the Convention and its Optional Protocol and the withdrawal of reservations." Currently 186 countries are party to the 1979 Convention, with the United States being the only signatory yet to ratify the Convention and several States ratifying with reservations. Under the Convention, States parties are legally obliged to take the necessary steps to end all forms of discrimination against women in any field whether political, economic, social, cultural or civic. Countries are also committed to submit national reports – at least every four years – on measures they have taken to comply with their treaty obligations. The Convention upholds women's rights to acquire, change or retain their nationality and the nationality of their children. States parties also agree to take appropriate measures against all forms of traffic in women and exploitation of women, and it is the only human rights treaty to uphold the reproductive rights of women. Oct 12 2009 7:10PM ________________ For more details go to UN News Centre at http://www.un.org/news To change your profile or unsubscribe go to: http://www.un.org/apps/news/email/ UN OFFICIAL SPOTLIGHTS GAP BETWEEN REALITY AND RHETORIC ON CLIMATE CHANGE NEGOTIATIONS October 12, 2009 at 5:10 pm UN OFFICIAL SPOTLIGHTS GAP BETWEEN REALITY AND RHETORIC ON CLIMATE CHANGE NEGOTIATIONS New York, Oct 12 2009 5:10PM There is a large gap between the rhetoric of heads of State on commitments to reverse global warming and what their negotiators are putting on the table, a senior United Nations official said today in the wake of recent climate change talks in Bangkok, Thailand. The Bangkok negotiations took place shortly after the 22 September summit convened by Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon at UN Headquarters, attended by 101 heads of State and 163 country representatives. Last month's summit, the largest ever on climate change, "signalled its desire to achieve an agreed outcome in Copenhagen," Janos Pasztor, Director of Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon's Climate Change Support Team, <"http://www.un.org/News/briefings/docs//2009/091012_Pasztor.doc.htm">told reporters in New York. Mr. Pasztor also noted that during the 10-day talks in Bangkok, which wrapped up on Friday, headway was made on some of the elements of the climate change treaty, such as adaptation, technology transfer, capacity-building and deforestation. "Developing countries clearly demonstrated they are moving forward in a spirit of pragmatic cooperation," ahead of the Copenhagen conference in December when world leaders are slated to finalize a deal on carbon emissions to take effect when the first commitment period of the Kyoto Protocol expires in 2012. "However, there is still a disconnect between what national leaders say in summit meetings and what their negotiators offer on the negotiating floor," said Mr. Pasztor of the Bangkok talks, held under the auspices of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (<"http://unfccc.int/2860.php">UNFCCC). "Little progress was made on the core political issues, such as the mid-term emission reduction targets for industrialized countries," he said. Mr. Pasztor also underscored the lack of "clarity" over the finance needed by developing countries to curb their greenhouse gas emission growth and adapt to the effects of climate change. The Nobel Peace Prize-winning Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (<"http://www.ipcc.ch/">IPCC) has found that to stave off the worst effects of climate change, industrialized countries must slash emissions by 25 to 40 per cent of 1990 levels by 2020 and global emissions must be halved by 2050. With only five more negotiating days left until Copenhagen, countries must maintain the positive momentum of the New York summit and "translate that into concrete proposals that can advance progress toward an agreement," said Mr. Pasztor. The last round of negotiations ahead of the Copenhagen conference will be held Barcelona, Spain from 7 to 18 December. "The Secretary-General encourages all parties to negotiate in a spirit of flexibility and enlightened self-interest, focusing on the benefits that a fair, ambitious and comprehensive global deal will provide for their own people, the children of future generations and to the planet." Oct 12 2009 5:10PM ________________ For more details go to UN News Centre at http://www.un.org/news To change your profile or unsubscribe go to: http://www.un.org/apps/news/email/ UN MISSION IN HAITI TO HOLD MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR 11 PEACEKEEPERS KILLED IN PLANE CRASH October 12, 2009 at 5:10 pm UN MISSION IN HAITI TO HOLD MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR 11 PEACEKEEPERS KILLED IN PLANE CRASH New York, Oct 12 2009 5:10PM The United Nations peacekeeping mission in Haiti will hold a memorial ceremony tomorrow in the capital, Port-au-Prince, to honour the 11 military officers killed when a plane crashed last Friday into a mountainside in the southeast of the country. Six Uruguayans and five Jordanians died in the crash and their bodies will be repatriated after tomorrow's service, the mission – known as <"http://www.un.org/depts/dpko/missions/minustah/">MINUSTAH – said in a press release issued today. The crash site, located in the Fonds-Verrettes area, has been secured and the investigation into the cause of the accident is expected to take several weeks, MINUSTAH said. The plane had been on a routine surveillance flight near the border with the Dominican Republic when it struck the mountain around noon. The mission said it was touched by the many messages of condolences and support it has received from around the world in the wake of the crash. The Security Council and Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon have both issued statements offering their condolences and voicing sorrow at learning of the news of the crash. MINUSTAH has been in place in Haiti, the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere, since mid-2004 after the then president Jean-Bertrand Aristide went into exile amid violent unrest. Currently there are more than 9,000 military and police personnel deployed and nearly 2,000 civilian staff. Oct 12 2009 5:10PM ________________ For more details go to UN News Centre at http://www.un.org/news To change your profile or unsubscribe go to: http://www.un.org/apps/news/email/ MIGIRO LAUDS EXTENSIVE PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN UN AND EUROPEAN UNION October 12, 2009 at 5:10 pm MIGIRO LAUDS EXTENSIVE PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN UN AND EUROPEAN UNION New York, Oct 12 2009 5:10PM Deputy Secretary-General Asha-Rose Migiro today highlighted the vital partnership between the United Nations and the European Union (EU) in helping to improve the lives of millions of people around the world, particularly through their support to countries emerging from crises. Addressing a joint meeting in Brussels of the European Parliament committees on foreign affairs and development, Ms. Migiro noted that the "already solid, varied and extensive" collaboration between the UN and EU ranges from coordination of peacekeeping missions to consultations on conflict prevention. It includes the exchange of management best practices, staff exchanges and training, European Commission financing of UN humanitarian and development interventions, and consultations on development policy. It also includes support to countries emerging from natural disasters or man-made conflicts – the subject of a new report entitled "Renewing Hope, Rebuilding Lives." "The challenges in such environments are immense, with needs often vastly exceeding capacities and resources," Ms. Migiro said as she presented its findings. The report cites, among other elements, European Commission-sponsored UN interventions to enhance communities' physical security by removing landmines, curbing the circulation of weapons and protecting individuals and groups at risks. In addition, the UN and EU have worked together to help ex-fighters and those indirectly engaged in combat to return to normal lives and reconcile with their past and with their communities, as well as secured food, nutrition and health for millions of people and worked to create jobs. At the same time, the report does not minimize the difficulties that countries face as they emerge from crisis, said Ms. Migiro, noting that international support is not always decisive in creating and sustaining stability. "However, our partnership has been able to improve lives, marginalize spoilers and restore peoples' hope for a better future, even in those cases where the overall security situation has not greatly improved," she stated. Ms. Migiro added that the partnership between the two organizations is premised on the fact that the role of the international community is to support national actors to take back the reins of their own development as soon as they can. In more general terms, she said Europe has always been a strong advocate of international solutions to international problems, and of global frameworks in which all countries have a say in identifying the appropriate solutions. "The European Union has repeatedly stated its commitment to building an effective multilateralism with a strong United Nations at its core, and it has backed this commitment both politically and financially," she stated. Ms. Migiro is on a two-nation trip that also included a stop in Geneva. Oct 12 2009 5:10PM ________________ For more details go to UN News Centre at http://www.un.org/news To change your profile or unsubscribe go to: http://www.un.org/apps/news/email/ SOMALIA: UN ENVOY SETS GOAL OF AUGUST 2011 FOR PROFESSIONAL SECURITY FORCE October 12, 2009 at 4:10 pm SOMALIA: UN ENVOY SETS GOAL OF AUGUST 2011 FOR PROFESSIONAL SECURITY FORCE New York, Oct 12 2009 4:10PM A professional, well-organized security force must be established in Somalia by August 2011, the end of the mandate of the current Transitional Federal Government (TFG), if peace and stability are to be assured, the top United Nations envoy for the strife-torn country said today. "If well utilized, this is a reasonable period to rebuild the initial element of your country's security forces," Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon's Special Representative Ahmedou Ould-Abdallah told a Joint Security Committee (JSC) meeting of Somali officials and interested partners in Nairobi, capital of neighbouring Kenya. "We all are here to help, not to study or to delay our contribution to what is a joint undertaking between you and the international community… Security forces should be better organized and strengthened. What has been achieved since the 7 May attempted coup is great but more needs to be done," he added, referring to a surge in armed violence targeting the TFG then. The JSC was established in January under agreements signed in Djibouti between the TFG and some Islamist groups to strengthen the Government's security capacity. Its members include senior representatives of the TFG security institutions, the African Union and its peacekeeping mission in Somalia (AMISOM), the UN and other members of the international community, including the European Union, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) in East Africa, the Arab League, Norway and the United States. Mr. Ould-Abdallah singled out AMISOM for its work under such adverse conditions. "The courage of the AMISOM troops and their heroic conduct will never be fully appreciated at their true value," he said. He called on Somali leaders to continue their commitment to dialogue and working together more closely to achieve peace and stability in a country that as been ravaged by factional fighting and has not had a functioning central government since 1991. He also urged the international community working to remain focused on key priorities including security, humanitarian assistance, human rights as well as development, particularly job creation. Oct 12 2009 4:10PM ________________ For more details go to UN News Centre at http://www.un.org/news To change your profile or unsubscribe go to: http://www.un.org/apps/news/email/ SECRETARY-GENERAL URGES GLOBAL RESPONSE TO COMBAT TRAFFICKING OF FAKE MEDICINES October 12, 2009 at 4:10 pm SECRETARY-GENERAL URGES GLOBAL RESPONSE TO COMBAT TRAFFICKING OF FAKE MEDICINES New York, Oct 12 2009 4:10PM Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today urged collective action to protect people from falling victim to the "insidious and illicit" trade in counterfeit medicines, a problem affecting all countries but which hits the poor particularly hard. "We must join forces to fight this global crime for the sake of international public health," Mr. Ban told the "Call of Cotonou" meeting held in Benin on the trafficking of counterfeit medicines. The initiative is the brainchild of former French president Jacques Chirac, and is intended to be the first step of a global campaign aimed at raising awareness of the problem and persuading governments to impose tougher penalties and improve routine testing of medications. In a <"http://www.un.org/apps/sg/sgstats.asp?nid=4149">message delivered by Abdoulie Janneh, Executive Secretary of the UN Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), Mr. Ban noted that victims of this crime tend to be sick and vulnerable patients desperate for a cure. "Instead their hopes are dashed by worsening illness or even death when counterfeit medicines fail to address their conditions or contain toxic contaminants," he said. "Globalization has brought myriad benefits to the world, but intensified international commerce, the expansion of Internet use and increasing access to technology for manufacturing and printing packages has made it easier for counterfeiters to peddle their harmful wares." Mr. Ban added that individuals are not the only ones who suffer, noting that counterfeit medical products undermine the credibility of health systems, waste resources and diminish confidence in the authorities responsible for public safety. The problem is pervasive, affecting nearly all countries, but developing countries, which often lack the capacity to stop counterfeit products from entering markets, are hit hardest, said the Secretary-General. "Unscrupulous counterfeiters take advantage of poverty, illiteracy and rural isolation to sell worthless products to innocent victims," he stated Noting that organized counterfeiters operate through international networks, Mr. Ban emphasized that only a global response can stop them. He pledged UN support to international agencies, drug and law enforcement bodies, the pharmaceutical industry, health professionals and consumer groups to address this problem. The UN World Health Organization (WHO) says it is hard to know or even estimate the true extent of the problem of counterfeit medicines. In an attempt to respond to this public health crisis, the agency launched the International Medical Products Anti-Counterfeiting Taskforce (IMPACT) in February 2006. The initiative aims to build coordinated networks across and between countries to halt the production, trading and selling of fake medicines around the globe. Oct 12 2009 4:10PM ________________ For more details go to UN News Centre at http://www.un.org/news To change your profile or unsubscribe go to: http://www.un.org/apps/news/email/ PERSISTENT TENSIONS THREATEN TO UNDERMINE PROGRESS IN TIMOR-LESTE, WARNS BAN October 12, 2009 at 3:10 pm PERSISTENT TENSIONS THREATEN TO UNDERMINE PROGRESS IN TIMOR-LESTE, WARNS BAN New York, Oct 12 2009 3:10PM The root causes of the community tensions behind the violence that shook Timor-Leste in 2006 remain, threatening the nascent country's fragile security, despite its recent peaceful celebration of 10 years since a vote for independence, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon warned today. In April 2006, fighting – attributed to differences between eastern and western regions of the country – erupted when 600 striking soldiers were fired, and the ensuing violence claimed dozens of lives and drove 155,000 people, or 15 per cent of the total population, from their homes. Mr. Ban stressed that the causes underlying the 2006 crisis, including the rising level of poverty, persistent unemployment, the lack of an effective land and property regime, and under-strength justice and security sectors, could still destabilize the country. "While the process of the return and resettlement of internally displaced persons (IDPs), a visible residual challenge from the 2006 crisis, has been by all measures successful, tensions in some communities remain and could lead to future local-level conflicts," Mr. Ban said in his latest <"http://www.un.org/Docs/journal/asp/ws.asp?m=s/2009/504">report on the UN mission in the Timor-Leste (<"http://unmit.unmissions.org/">UNMIT). Contributing to the brittle state of the country, Mr. Ban noted that much remains to be done to fully develop and strengthen the security institutions in Timor-Leste, although he was encouraged that the national police force has begun to assume primary law enforcement responsibilities. "More time is required to ensure that the various efforts aimed at tackling the many political, institutional and socio-economic challenges facing the young nation of Timor-Leste are allowed to take root in democratic institutions and processes," Mr. Ban wrote. Weaknesses in the judiciary continue to affect public confidence in the entire legal system, including in the national police, Mr. Ban said in his report to the Security Council. "Despite some progress, the prosecution service is still facing serious challenges owing in part to limited specialized prosecutorial capacity and the lack of an overall functioning administrative system." Praising President Ramos-Horta for promoting dialogue across the country's political spectrum to address priority issues facing the country, Mr. Ban warned against allowing the exchange of differing opinions to be exploited in heightening tensions in society. In addition, he viewed renewed political dialogue on issues such as the provision of reparations to victims of criminal acts committed from 1974 to 1999, the period under Indonesian rule, as promising. However, the "prolonged delay in delivering justice and providing reparations may further adversely affect public confidence in the rule of law," said Mr. Ban, encouraging the Government to make every effort to ensure broad-based discussion and follow-up on the recommendations of the reports of the Commission for Reception, Truth and Reconciliation and the Commission of Truth and Friendship, as promising. On 30 August 1999, the United Nations-conducted a popular consultation, when Timorese turned out in huge numbers to vote on their future and overwhelmingly chose independence over autonomy within Indonesia. The eventual result was the birth of a State, but 1,500 to 2,000 people were killed in the immediate aftermath of the declaration. Oct 12 2009 3:10PM ________________ For more details go to UN News Centre at http://www.un.org/news To change your profile or unsubscribe go to: http://www.un.org/apps/news/email/ GORILLA PROTECTION SHOULD BE A PART OF COPENHAGEN CLIMATE TALKS – UN OFFICIAL October 12, 2009 at 3:10 pm GORILLA PROTECTION SHOULD BE A PART OF COPENHAGEN CLIMATE TALKS – UN OFFICIAL New York, Oct 12 2009 3:10PM A United Nations conservation expert has called for the protection of gorillas and elephants to be included in global climate negotiations in Copenhagen in December as a major factor in sustaining healthy African forests, a central element in temperature control. "I would estimate that the apes and elephants of Africa disperse some 7 billion seeds every day," UN Ambassador for the Year of the Gorilla Ian Redmond said today, noting that it took more than 1,000 times that period for a project backed by the UN Environment Programme (<"http://www.unep.org/Documents.Multilingual/Default.asp?DocumentID=599&ArticleID=6341&l=en&t=long">UNEP) to plant 7 billion new trees. UN agencies have repeatedly pointed to the vital role that forests play in the health of Earth, since they absorb carbon dioxide, a key factor in global warming. UNEP reported last month that the project, launched in 2006 in a bid to push governments into reaching agreement in Copenhagen, had exceeded its goal, with China planting 2.6 billion trees, bringing the total to 7.3 billion trees planted in 167 countries. "The gorillas and elephants of Africa are doing the world a service," Mr. Redmond said following a fact-finding mission across eight African gorilla range States. "The full extent of the role they play in maintaining the health of their forest habitat – a central component of the Earth's climate regulation – is still poorly understood." Large mammals, such as elephants and gorillas, are keystone species in their relevant ecosystems. Gorillas act as 'gardeners' in the rainforests of the Congo Basin, and protecting them helps prevent loss of flora that are ecologically dependent on them. They are second only to elephants in the number of seeds they disperse. When eating fruit and seeds, the seeds pass through their system and are in this way prepared for germination. Fifteen years of armed conflicts in the Great Lakes region of Africa, accompanied by illegal exploitation of minerals to finance militias, led to a sharp increase in demand for so-called bush meat. Rapid urbanization has also accelerated deforestation through charcoal production, and gorillas and elephants have been poached in large numbers. A dramatic decline in the diversity of vegetation can be observed in parts of the Kahuzi-Biega National Park in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). As gorillas declined and elephants vanished from the montane area, the flora changed into denser, less diverse vegetation, and weed-like plants, formerly held in check by elephants and gorillas, have become much more dominant, suffocating trees and thereby accelerating deforestation. By building nests, gorillas break off branches and create gaps in the forest canopy, letting light through to the forest floor and enabling smaller plants to grow. Hence the survival of forests requires the protection of the animals in them as well as the trees. In the long term, deforestation is as much a consequence of over-hunting as of cutting trees for charcoal or timber, UNEP reported. Supporting existing national action plans to halt deforestation of gorilla habitat is one of the major objectives of Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species (CMS) Agreement on the Conservation of Gorilla and their Habitat during the Year of the Gorilla campaign. UNEP launched the Year, aimed at halting the slide towards extinction of one of humankind's closest relatives, in January when a troupe of skaters disguised as apes took to the rink at London's Natural History Museum, highlighting the theme 'Gorillas on Thin Ice.' Oct 12 2009 3:10PM ________________ For more details go to UN News Centre at http://www.un.org/news To change your profile or unsubscribe go to: http://www.un.org/apps/news/email/ Today's Tech News: What's next for NASA's moon-crashing mission October 12, 2009 at 2:11 pm To view the latest USA TODAY Tech headlines on your mobile device, click here. If you have trouble reading this e-mail newsletter click here. 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Ad Melkert, the Secretary-General's Special Representative and the head of the UN Assistance Mission for Iraq (<"http://www.uniraq.org/newsroom/getarticle.asp?ArticleID=1146">UNAMI), issued a statement yesterday in which he called on Iraq's Council of Representatives to revise the legal framework for the elections. "Holding parliamentary elections on 16 January appears to be something that is strongly desired by the people of Iraq, will be a vital milestone for Iraq's democratization process, and called for by the Iraq constitution," he said, according to a press release issued by UNAMI in Baghdad. Last week the Council of Representatives delayed a decision on the election laws amid disagreement over several aspects of proposed amendments and a desire of some parliamentary members to evaluate the performance of the Independent High Election Commission (IHEC), which is tasked with staging the polls. But Mr. Melkert said the evaluation of IHEC's performance since 2008 should not be undertaken until after the results of next January's elections are announced. "UNAMI believes that significant changes to the institutional set-up in IHEC would severely disrupt the ongoing electoral preparations to the point that it would not be possible to hold credible elections until a considerably later date." Mr. Melkert stressed that he is optimistic that IHEC can organize credible elections in January "that will be broadly accepted by all political factions and the Iraqi voters." But he added that preparations will have to be accelerated in several areas for this to be achieved and the Government also needs to step up its support of IHEC. Oct 12 2009 1:10PM ________________ For more details go to UN News Centre at http://www.un.org/news To change your profile or unsubscribe go to: http://www.un.org/apps/news/email/ UN ENVOY ADMITS AFGHAN ELECTIONS MARRED BY FRAUD BUT DENIES COVER-UP October 12, 2009 at 1:10 pm UN ENVOY ADMITS AFGHAN ELECTIONS MARRED BY FRAUD BUT DENIES COVER-UP New York, Oct 12 2009 1:10PM The top United Nations envoy to Afghanistan has acknowledged that "widespread" fraud took place during the August elections, but stressed that there are mechanisms in place to ensure that the result reflects the will of the people. "It is true that in a number of stations that opened in the south and south-east, there was significant fraud – but it's not only there," noted Mr. Eide, who added that "the extent of that fraud is now being determined." In recent days, former Deputy Special Representative Peter Galbraith has accused Mr. Eide of favouring incumbent Afghan President Hamid Karzai in the run-up to and after the country's 20 August election by allowing voting irregularities to occur. The UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (<"http://unama.unmissions.org/Default.aspx?tabid=1741&ctl=Details&mid=1882&ItemID=6157">UNAMA), which is headed by Mr. Eide, did not monitor the elections – which were organized by the Independent Election Commission (IEC) –but did support the process. "I have spent all my time over the last weeks for one purpose – and that is to bring this election process forward. That's been a difficult process, marred by so many problems, not least, as you know, by widespread fraud. So it's not been easy and that has been my only focus," Mr. Eide told a news conference in Kabul yesterday. "It is important to bring this country through this process and to continue this process of installing democracy in Afghanistan," said the Special Representative. Mr. Eide – who was flanked at the news conference by the ambassadors of the United States, United Kingdom, France and Germany and representatives of the European Union and NATO – refuted allegations made by his former deputy about the election process, including "ghost polling stations" and discrepancies in voter turnout. The Electoral Complaints Commission (ECC) is in the process of auditing suspicious ballot boxes and other complaints related to the elections. "I believe that the institutional framework we have created – whatever its weaknesses and those are weaknesses we recognize – I understand well that these institutions would, in the end, be able to remove fraudulent votes and honour valid votes," said Mr. Eide. "We are now at a critical juncture," he stated. "We have put very solid mechanisms in place to ensure that those steps are taken correctly, and that the result reflects the vote of the Afghan people. "And I do believe, therefore, firmly, that when the result is being certified it will be a result being made on a solid basis and that should be acceptable to the Afghan people." Oct 12 2009 1:10PM ________________ For more details go to UN News Centre at http://www.un.org/news To change your profile or unsubscribe go to: http://www.un.org/apps/news/email/ BAN APPEALS FOR FUNDING TO MAKE WOMEN'S HEALTH AND GENDER EQUALITY A REALITY October 12, 2009 at 1:10 pm BAN APPEALS FOR FUNDING TO MAKE WOMEN'S HEALTH AND GENDER EQUALITY A REALITY New York, Oct 12 2009 1:10PM Fifteen years after a United Nations conference on population vowed to put gender equality and reproductive rights at the centre of development, the number of maternal deaths from childbirth – "a staggering toll of more than half a million women each year" – has not changed, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon warned today. "This may be a time of global financial turmoil and economic downturn, but it is not a time to renege on our promises to protect and invest in women – for their sake and for the sake of our collective future," he told a General Assembly session commemorating the 15th anniversary of the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) held in Cairo in 1994, appealing for appropriate funding. He cited the progress made: more women and couples today use modern contraception, with the rate rising from 47 to 56 per cent; 51 of every 1,000 babies now die during their first year of life, as compared to 71; and more than 60 per cent of women giving birth in developing countries now have skilled health personnel to help them, up from less than half. "But as we all know, despite these efforts, for far too many people the Cairo consensus remains more a goal than a reality," he said. "Some 200 million women still do not have access to safe and effective contraception. Too many women resort to abortions that are not safe, because they lack access to family planning. "In too many countries, girls are still married off as child brides. The dangerous practice of genital mutilation and other harmful traditions continue to have a terrible impact. Sexual violence, especially during conflict, continues to victimize women on a mass scale." Stressing the number of childbirth deaths, Mr. Ban noted that progress on target five of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) – to cut maternal mortality and achieve universal access to reproductive health care – lagged behind any other. The eight MDGs seek to slash a host of social ills, from extreme poverty and hunger to maternal and infant mortality to lack of access to health care and education, all by 2015. "The conference was a shining example of what the United Nations does, like no other organization in the world: be a pioneer in addressing global challenges, and bring governments together to set international goals that go further than many countries would on their own," he said. "Today, we meet to hail the progress that has been achieved… to acknowledge the many problems that remain… and to strengthen our resolve to overcome them." To fully carry out the Cairo Programme of Action means providing women with reproductive health services, including family planning, backing poverty-eradication initiatives, preventing rape during wartime and ending the culture of impunity. "All of these actions require funding," he concluded. Oct 12 2009 1:10PM ________________ For more details go to UN News Centre at http://www.un.org/news To change your profile or unsubscribe go to: http://www.un.org/apps/news/email/ VISITING FLOOD-RAVAGED PHILIPPINES, UN AID CHIEF PLEDGES FULL SUPPORT October 12, 2009 at 12:10 pm VISITING FLOOD-RAVAGED PHILIPPINES, UN AID CHIEF PLEDGES FULL SUPPORT New York, Oct 12 2009 12:10PM The top United Nations emergency relief official arrived in the Philippines today, pledging full cooperation after two successive storms affected over 6 million people, killing more than 500 and displacing scores of thousands of others, and caused crop damage estimated at over $160 million. "This is a major crisis, and a major tragedy for so many people. UN agencies and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) are glad to be able to help the Government's relief efforts," <"http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/rwb.nsf/db900SID/SKEA-7WRJHJ?OpenDocument">said Under-Secretary General for Humanitarian Affairs John Holmes, who toured flood-affected areas in Pasig City at the start of a two-day visit to see first-hand the strong emergency response to tropical storm Ketsana and typhoon Parma. "Our cooperation has been exemplary so far, and we are determined to work together even more closely as the relief operations continue and early recovery operations start," he added, noting the excellent response to the disaster by the Government, especially the extensive search and rescue operations and the quick release of emergency relief supplies. Mr. Holmes, who conferred with President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo and other senior Government officials as well as the UN humanitarian country team, met with families living in evacuation centres and others still living in flooded areas in Pasig City, part of the Manila (capital) metropolitan area and one of the hardest-hit districts. A $740-million UN Flash Appeal launch on 6 October to support Government relief efforts has so far attracted $14.2 million in funding, or 19 per cent. Tropical storm Ketsana, also known as Ondoy, made landfall in the Philippines on 26 September, causing severe flooding in the northern and southern parts of the country, including the capital, Manila. As of 12 October Ketsana had affected over 4 million people and caused widespread flooding. Over 300 people have been confirmed dead, and 37 are still missing. One week into that relief effort typhoon Parma made hit the north, affecting another 2.3 million people, with 199 confirmed deaths and more than 100,000 sheltering in almost 300 evacuation centres. Oct 12 2009 12:10PM ________________ For more details go to UN News Centre at http://www.un.org/news To change your profile or unsubscribe go to: http://www.un.org/apps/news/email/ BOOM IN INTERNATIONAL TRADE FAILS WORKERS IN DEVELOPING WORLD – UN REPORT October 12, 2009 at 12:10 pm BOOM IN INTERNATIONAL TRADE FAILS WORKERS IN DEVELOPING WORLD – UN REPORT New York, Oct 12 2009 12:10PM The surge in world trade in recent years has failed to improve the working conditions and living standards for the majority of workers in poor countries, according to a new United Nations labour agency study launched today. A high incidence of informal employment has curbed any benefit workers in the developing world have felt from the boom in trade, the joint International Labour Organization (<"http://www.ilo.org/global/lang--en/index.htm">ILO) and World Trade Organization (WTO) study found. WTO Director-General Pascal Lamy <"http://www.ilo.org/global/About_the_ILO/Media_and_public_information/Press_releases/lang--en/WCMS_115083/index.htm">noted that trade "has contributed to growth and development worldwide, but this has not automatically translated in an improvement in the quality of employment." In the developing world, job creation has largely taken place in the informal economy, which ranges from 30 per cent of the workforce in Latin America to more than 80 per cent in some sub-Saharan and South Asian countries. Informal employment involves private, unregistered enterprises which are not subject to national law or regulation, offer no social protection and involve self-employed individuals, or members of the same household. The study said that the informal economy has remained high and even increased in some countries, especially in Asia, leaving most workers with limited job security, low incomes and little benefit from globalization. "Trade opening needs proper domestic policies to create good job," said Mr. Lamy. The study confirms that by promoting fair working conditions together with national labour market, trade and financial policies, developing countries would be much better placed to benefit from trade openings, said ILO Director-General Juan Somavia. Mr. Somavia highlighted the recent Group of 20 industrialized nations (G20) call to implement "recovery plans that support decent work, help preserve employment, and prioritize job growth... and to continue to provide income, social protection, and training support for the unemployed and those most at risk of unemployment." Reducing informality can release additional productive forces, enhance diversification and strengthen the capacity to trade internationally, according to the "Globalization and Informal Jobs in Developing Countries" study. In addition, entrepreneurship and risk-taking is reduced when informality is high, partly as a result of badly designed tax systems, weak social protection and poor business regulation, it said. Informality also prevents countries from fully benefiting from trade reforms by creating poverty traps for workers in job transition. 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To review your privacy with USATODAY.com please go to http://privacy.usatoday.com © 2009 USA TODAY 7950 Jones Branch Drive, McLean, VA 22108 BOOSTING AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTIVITY KEY TO FEEDING GROWING POPULATION – UN October 12, 2009 at 11:10 am BOOSTING AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTIVITY KEY TO FEEDING GROWING POPULATION – UN New York, Oct 12 2009 11:10AM Governments must ensure that agriculture becomes more productive if it is to feed a growing world population expected to reach nearly 9.2 billion people by 2050 as well as respond to the environmental challenges ahead, a senior United Nations official <"http://www.fao.org/news/story/en/item/36193/icode/">said today. Jacques Diouf, Director-General of the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (<"http://www.fao.org/">FAO), told a meeting in Rome that the combined effect of population growth, strong income growth and urbanization is expected to result in almost the doubling of demand for food, feed and fibre. "Agriculture will have no choice but to be more productive," Mr. Diouf said at the opening of the two-day High-Level Expert Forum on How to Feed the World in 2050. He noted that increases would need to come mostly from yield growth and improved cropping intensity rather than from farming more land, despite the fact that there are still ample land resources with potential for cultivation, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa and Latin America. He also said that "while organic agriculture contributes to hunger and poverty reduction and should be promoted, it cannot by itself feed the rapidly growing population." The two-day gathering focuses on policy options that governments should consider adopting to ensure that the world population can be fed when it nears its peak of almost 9.2 billion people by the middle of this century. The Director-General pointed out that in addition to dwindling natural resources such as land, water and biodiversity, "global agriculture will have to cope with the effects of climate change, notably higher temperatures, greater rainfall variability and more frequent extreme weather events such as floods and droughts." The combined effects of climate change could reduce potential output by up to 30 per cent in Africa and up to 21 per cent in Asia, he noted. "The challenge is not only to increase global future production but to increase it where it is mostly needed and by those who need it most," said Mr. Diouf, adding that there should be a special focus on smallholder farmers, women and rural households and their access to land, water and high quality seeds and other modern inputs. In addition to boosting agricultural productivity, he also noted the need to invest in improved water control and water management, as well as to bridge the technology gap between countries through knowledge transfer. The High-Level Forum will also tackle the investment needs, technologies and policy measures needed to secure the world's food supplies for the years ahead. Its conclusions will contribute to the World Summit on Food Security scheduled for 16 to 18 November in Rome. Oct 12 2009 11:10AM ________________ For more details go to UN News Centre at http://www.un.org/news To change your profile or unsubscribe go to: http://www.un.org/apps/news/email/ HOLLYWOOD ACTOR ORLANDO BLOOM NAMED UNICEF GOODWILL AMBASSADOR October 12, 2009 at 10:10 am HOLLYWOOD ACTOR ORLANDO BLOOM NAMED UNICEF GOODWILL AMBASSADOR New York, Oct 12 2009 10:10AM Hollywood actor Orlando Bloom will be working to make the world a better place for young people as he steps into his new role as Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF). Mr. Bloom, who has starred in the highly successful "Lord of the Rings" and "Pirates of the Caribbean" films, was appointed by UNICEF in recognition of his commitment to the rights of children worldwide. "We are proud to have Orlando Bloom as one of the strong voices for vulnerable children," said the agency's Executive Director, Ann M. Veneman. The Hollywood actor has already seen the work carried out by UNICEF in Nepal, Russia and Bosnia and Herzegovina. On his first visit to Nepal in 2007, he was able to see how UNICEF's water and sanitation programmes benefit local families, and he spoke about the importance of education. In addition, he agreed to perform a small role in the local school radio production after being asked by the students. He says he looks forward to working with UNICEF – which is on the ground in over 150 countries and territories – as it continues to make the world a better place for children. "UNICEF doesn't just deliver humanitarian aid, which is what they are known for all over the world. They also educate and provide tools which help women and children face challenges specific to their own lives," he stated. "I look forward to learning more and to supporting UNICEF any way I can." Mr. Bloom joins a growing list of luminaries lending their star power to raise awareness of children's issues, including tennis player Roger Federer, pop singer Shakira, footballer David Beckham and actor Jackie Chan. Oct 12 2009 10:10AM ________________ For more details go to UN News Centre at http://www.un.org/news To change your profile or unsubscribe go to: http://www.un.org/apps/news/email/ Today's News from TheEagle.com October 12, 2009 at 10:10 am Today's News from TheEagle.com Revved for chow Revved for chow Naked man jailed after police chase Authorities make 10 alcohol-related arrests over weekend Rain, fog in forecasts for Brazos Valley Monday Taliban's strength growing in Pakistan U.S. weapons fail in fight Hawaiian priest among 5 named saints Last Nobels to be given Perry confident despite setbacks Deadly Irish group may disarm Tens of thousands march for gay rights Statistics reveal artifact looters often skip jail time Paddle wheel relic going in for repairs Smart grid will be tested Lincoln-NYC links on display Feds face differing needs for Internet Sheriff declines to start using Tasers Texas police sort 2,000 cases found in garage Chavez: Obama isn't worthy of Nobel Prize Enzyme Variation Influences Effectiveness of Breast Cancer Treatment Causes of Cervical Cancer Identified in India Antidepressants During Pregnancy Puts Newborns at Risk Caring Through Sharing -- Life Changing Stories Letters for October 12 Revved for chow Posted: 11 Oct 2009 11:05 PM PDT Reveille VII gobbled doggie cake Sunday as a couple hundred guests dropped by, including Texas A&M's interim president and the head of the university system. All this for a retired mascot's ninth birthday, which doesn't have the official-sounding ... Revved for chow Posted: 11 Oct 2009 11:05 PM PDT Reveille VII gobbled doggie cake Sunday as a couple hundred guests dropped by, including Texas A&M's interim president and the head of the university system. All this for a retired mascot's ninth birthday, which doesn't have the official-sounding ... Naked man jailed after police chase Posted: 11 Oct 2009 11:05 PM PDT A naked man from Palestine was arrested Sunday afternoon in College Station after a car chase that spanned almost 60 miles through three counties while reaching speeds of more than 100 mph.A Bryan-based Department of Public Safety trooper -- who was ... Authorities make 10 alcohol-related arrests over weekend Posted: 11 Oct 2009 11:05 PM PDT Authorities arrested 10 people on 13 alcohol-related charges over a 25-hour period ending Sunday morning.College Station police accounted for seven of the arrests, while Texas A&M officers made four and the Department of Public Safety troopers ma ... Rain, fog in forecasts for Brazos Valley Monday Posted: 12 Oct 2009 01:28 AM PDT The National Weather Service expected a rainy day in the Brazos Valley Monday, and warned drivers of possible foggy patches.The weather service forecast a warm front across southeast Texas -- including Brazos, Burleson and Washington counties -- alon ... Taliban's strength growing in Pakistan Posted: 11 Oct 2009 11:05 PM PDT ISLAMABAD -- A week of terror strikes across Pakistan, capped by a stunning assault on army headquarters, show the Taliban have rebounded and appear determined to shake the nation's resolve as the military plans for an offensive against the group's ... U.S. weapons fail in fight Posted: 11 Oct 2009 11:05 PM PDT WASHINGTON -- It was chaos during the early morning assault last year on a remote U.S. outpost in Afghanistan and Staff Sgt. Erich Phillips' M4 carbine had quit firing as militant forces surrounded the base. The machine gun he grabbed after tossing t ... Hawaiian priest among 5 named saints Posted: 11 Oct 2009 11:05 PM PDT VATICAN CITY -- A 19th-century priest whose courageous work with leprosy patients in Hawaii has been likened to the efforts of those battling the stigma of AIDS was elevated to sainthood Sunday by Pope Benedict XVI, along with four other Catholics he ... Last Nobels to be given Posted: 11 Oct 2009 11:05 PM PDT STOCKHOLM -- As the globe grapples with the problem of greenhouse gases and tries to restore the battered economy to health, research into the economics of climate change or the key to what truly makes consumers tick could be contenders for this year ... Perry confident despite setbacks Posted: 11 Oct 2009 11:05 PM PDT AUSTIN -- What should be Gov. Rick Perry's time to shine and shore up support for an unprecedented third term has turned lately into a series of missteps and accidents that are rare for such an experienced politician.Whether they are coincidences, a ... Deadly Irish group may disarm Posted: 11 Oct 2009 11:05 PM PDT DUBLIN -- The Irish National Liberation Army, an IRA splinter group responsible for some of the most notorious killings of the Northern Ireland conflict, renounced violence Sunday and signaled it could hand over weapons soon to disarmament officials. ... Tens of thousands march for gay rights Posted: 11 Oct 2009 11:05 PM PDT WASHINGTON -- Tens of thousands of gay rights supporters marched Sunday from the White House to the Capitol, demanding that President Barack Obama keep his promises to allow gays to serve openly in the military and work to end discrimination against ... Statistics reveal artifact looters often skip jail time Posted: 11 Oct 2009 11:05 PM PDT SALT LAKE CITY -- Stepping into the afternoon sun last month, Jeanne Redd and her daughter Jericca walked away from a federal courthouse with probation papers -- not prison time -- for their role in the theft and illegal trafficking of Indian artifa ... Paddle wheel relic going in for repairs Posted: 11 Oct 2009 11:05 PM PDT DAYTON, Ohio -- Steam-driven paddle wheel towboats once plied Midwestern rivers by the hundreds, pushing barges to feed the nation's industrial appetite for coal and steel.Those days are long gone, though. And the only intact, steam-driven sternwheel ... Smart grid will be tested Posted: 11 Oct 2009 11:05 PM PDT HONOLULU -- A 4-square-mile patch of Maui in the nation's most fossil-fuel dependent state soon will be home to a new kind of power grid, one that saves energy by turning off household appliances when electricity is expensive and makes better use of ... Lincoln-NYC links on display Posted: 11 Oct 2009 11:05 PM PDT NEW YORK -- Abraham Lincoln visited New York City only five times in his life, and only once as president, yet the growing 19th-century metropolis played a central role in burnishing his enduring public image.That's the point of a new exhibition, "Li ... Feds face differing needs for Internet Posted: 11 Oct 2009 11:05 PM PDT WASHINGTON -- The federal government will soon start handing out the first $4 billion from a pot of stimulus funds intended to spread high-speed Internet connections to more rural communities, poor neighborhoods and other pockets of the country clamo ... Sheriff declines to start using Tasers Posted: 11 Oct 2009 11:05 PM PDT FORT WORTH -- The Tarrant County sheriff is bucking the trend of issuing Tasers to his deputies.Sheriff Dee Anderson says he was concerned that an officer might cause someone's death with a Taser. Anderson says he conducted his own research in which ... Texas police sort 2,000 cases found in garage Posted: 11 Oct 2009 11:05 PM PDT DALLAS -- The Dallas Police Department is trying to determine if more than 2,000 family violence cases stored haphazardly in the garage of one of its 35-year veterans were handled properly.Family violence advocates, prosecutors and police are worried ... Chavez: Obama isn't worthy of Nobel Prize Posted: 11 Oct 2009 11:05 PM PDT CARACAS, Venezuela -- Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez says President Barack Obama does not deserve the Nobel Peace Prize.Chavez believes Obama didn't make any notable accomplishments to merit winning the prize, saying that rather than promote peace ... 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Antidepressants During Pregnancy Puts Newborns at Risk Posted: 11 Oct 2009 07:08 PM PDT (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Exposure to a certain class of antidepressant medications during pregnancy may put a baby at risk for preterm birth, a low five-minute Apgar score (a measure of overall health of the baby) and admission to the neonatal intensiv ... Caring Through Sharing -- Life Changing Stories Posted: 11 Oct 2009 07:11 PM PDT By Melissa Medalie, Ivanhoe Health Correspondent ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Thanks to advances in the fields of medicine and science, people all over the world are receiving better health care and living longer, healthier lives. It's our m ... Letters for October 12 Posted: 11 Oct 2009 11:05 PM PDT Happy memories of days growing up with BryanTravis Bryan and I grew up living next door to each other as our two grandmothers were sisters. Our mothers smiled often as they enjoyed our fun days as we grew up. I can see Travis with a rubber gun in eac ... You are subscribed to email updates from All Stories | The Bryan College Station Eagle To stop receiving these emails, you may unsubscribe now. Email delivery powered by Google Google Inc., 20 West Kinzie, Chicago IL USA 60610 AID WORKERS MUST HAVE ACCESS TO THOSE IN NEED IN YEMEN, STRESSES TOP UN OFFICIAL October 12, 2009 at 9:10 am AID WORKERS MUST HAVE ACCESS TO THOSE IN NEED IN YEMEN, STRESSES TOP UN OFFICIAL New York, Oct 12 2009 9:10AM The top United Nations humanitarian official has urged all sides in the conflict in northern Yemen to ensure that aid workers can reach those in need, noting that insecurity is hampering access to several areas. Some 150,000 people have been driven from their homes by fighting between Government forces and Al Houthi rebels that resumed in mid-August. "I urge all involved in the conflict to ensure the protection of civilians in line with international humanitarian law, to allow us to reach those who need assistance, rapidly and without hindrance, and to enable civilians to leave insecure areas," Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs John Holmes said yesterday as he concluded his mission to Yemen. Humanitarian agencies have been able to reach some areas through local partnerships and the help of non-governmental organizations (NGOs), but continued insecurity, including attacks on aid convoys, still severely hampers access. "The humanitarian situation is serious," said Mr. Holmes, who met some of the internally displaced persons (IDPs) during a stop in Hajjah governorate on Friday. "There has been progress in terms of registering and providing relief to those IDPs where we have access, especially in the camps, but we still have a long way to go. Aid agencies and local authorities need to work together to improve the quality of their assistance. "I am particularly concerned about the people whom we are unable to reach, especially those who are trapped in the conflict zones," he stated. According to the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), thousands of civilians in the Sa'ada governorate in particular face threats from violence, increasing food and fuel prices, and limited access to health care. The risk of communicable disease outbreaks is rising since many health facilities are not functioning. Mr. Holmes, who is also UN Emergency Relief Coordinator, noted that Yemen is facing a number of very serious challenges. "Without immediate assistance the humanitarian situation is bound to deteriorate and further endanger stability. 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Phoenix Local News UN AND INTERPOL ARE 'NATURAL PARTNERS' IN BOOSTING GLOBAL SECURITY -- BAN October 11, 2009 at 4:10 pm UN AND INTERPOL ARE 'NATURAL PARTNERS' IN BOOSTING GLOBAL SECURITY -- BAN New York, Oct 11 2009 4:10PM Welcoming a new agreement between the United Nations and International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) to enhance policing cooperation in post-conflict areas, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon called the two organizations "natural partners" in boosting security and peace. Increasingly, leaders are coming to appreciate the role of police in restoring stability after war, Mr. Ban said in a video message to a two-day ministerial meeting in Singapore convened by the UN and INTERPOL. Demands on UN Police (UNPOL) continue to grow because "we help individuals, we uplift whole societies. UN Police nurture faith in justice. They forge trust in uniformed men and women. They generate confidence that peace can succeed," he said. The challenges, including the spectre of economic collapse and fear, in carrying out the "life-saving" work are massive, the Secretary-General stressed, addi ng that "the only way to succeed is to join forces." An action plan on global police peacekeeping is essential, he said, appealing for continued support to help victims of conflict and promote greater respect for the rule of law. Oct 11 2009 4:10PM ________________ For more details go to UN News Centre at http://www.un.org/news To change your profile or unsubscribe go to: http://www.un.org/apps/news/email/ Today's News from TheEagle.com October 11, 2009 at 10:14 am Today's News from TheEagle.com Underpass named for longtime A&amp;M worker Pickard Aggies open conference play with a loss Report mixed on fire Talk radio host Boortz right at home in B-CS Happy 100th birthday, Hazel Benefit to aid mom's battle with cancer SWAT standoff ends in CS man's arrest Two CS restaurants cited Clunkers not enough for struggling states Obama weighs in on overhaul Benefits face delays even if reform bill passes Pollution lingers at nuke missile sites Militants stage attack; Pakistan fights back Recycle pantyhose into squeezable Halloween decor Chorale celebrates 40-year evolution of performances Reality show goes to Dallas School menus Reach Out Calendar Neumann-Moynihan Livestock Pumpkinpalooza '09 is here! Move reveals keepsakes aren't really worth keeping Texas still needs better highways If you go Underpass named for longtime A&amp;M worker Pickard Posted: 10 Oct 2009 05:09 PM PDT Originally, he cast the construction project aside, deeming it unnecessary and, well, stupid. But now, when Billy Pickard goes on his daily 3.82-mile on-campus jog, the pedestrian passageway he uses under Wellborn Road will bear his name.Pickard, the ... Aggies open conference play with a loss Posted: 10 Oct 2009 08:40 AM PDT Zac Robinson threw two touchdown passes and No. 15 Oklahoma State overcame the absence of their top two playmakers to beat Texas A&M 36-31 on Saturday.The Cowboys (4-1, 1-0 Big 12) played without All-America receiver Dez Bryant, who was ruled ine ... Report mixed on fire Posted: 10 Oct 2009 05:08 PM PDT An overall communication breakdown hampered the response to a chemical fire near Bryan two months ago that prompted a citywide evacuation order, according to an official review of the incident.Officials continue to describe the July 30 emergency resp ... Talk radio host Boortz right at home in B-CS Posted: 10 Oct 2009 05:08 PM PDT Friday would have been a great day for Neal Boortz -- if he had been at work. A news story such as President Barack Obama's winning the Nobel Peace Prize is perfect fodder for the nationally syndicated conservative talk radio host. But Boortz was on ... Happy 100th birthday, Hazel Posted: 10 Oct 2009 05:08 PM PDT Nell Walker met her best friend in 1938. This year, she'll help her celebrate a century of living. Hazel Prewitt Chastain will turn 100 on Monday. She celebrated the occasion with friends and family at her retirement home in Sugar Land on Saturday. C ... Benefit to aid mom's battle with cancer Posted: 10 Oct 2009 05:07 PM PDT Eagle Staff ReportBryan resident Renee Moore entered an emergency room five months ago following a serious car accident believing that the worst of her injuries would heal.Instead, an X-ray of her chest revealed something shocking: The 50-year-old ha ... SWAT standoff ends in CS man's arrest Posted: 10 Oct 2009 05:08 PM PDT -- Eagle Staff ReportAn 18-year-old College Station man was arrested Saturday after holding a SWAT team at bay for two hours, authorities said.College Station police responded to the 1400 block of Bermuda Court after receiving reports of a woman scre ... Two CS restaurants cited Posted: 10 Oct 2009 05:08 PM PDT Two College Station restaurants were forced to close for a day last week after health inspectors found roaches.Don Plitt, director of environmental services for the Brazos County Health Department, said Tuesday's inspection at Applebee's at 200 Texas ... Clunkers not enough for struggling states Posted: 10 Oct 2009 05:05 PM PDT WASHINGTON -- Struggling states and towns got a dose of badly needed money this summer from the Cash for Clunkers program, which poured hundreds of millions of dollars of tax revenue into their budgets.Now, like the auto industry, recession-ravaged g ... Obama weighs in on overhaul Posted: 10 Oct 2009 05:06 PM PDT WASHINGTON -- President Barack Obama sees both "unprecedented consensus" from outside Congress on his drive to remake the nation's health care system and obstructionism by some on Capitol Hill."The historic movement to bring real, meaningful health i ... Benefits face delays even if reform bill passes Posted: 10 Oct 2009 05:05 PM PDT WASHINGTON -- Sixty years is how long Democrats say they've been pushing for legislation that provides health care access for all Americans. They'll have to wait another three if President Barack Obama gets a bill to sign this year.Under the Democrat ... Pollution lingers at nuke missile sites Posted: 10 Oct 2009 05:07 PM PDT CHEYENNE, Wyo. -- As U.S. Air Force officials marked the 50th anniversary of the deployment of nuclear missiles to sites in the rural United States last week, residents in some of these communities were still grappling with another legacy -- groundwa ... Militants stage attack; Pakistan fights back Posted: 10 Oct 2009 05:06 PM PDT Wire ReportsRAWALPINDI, Pakistan -- Militants staged a deadly attack on the Pakistani army headquarters Saturday in the most audacious indication yet of their willingness to battle the government, even at the doorstep of the nation's large and powerf ... Recycle pantyhose into squeezable Halloween decor Posted: 10 Oct 2009 05:05 PM PDT CONCORD, N.H. -- Before they stuff themselves silly with Halloween candy, let your kids stuff some spare pantyhose to create plump pumpkins and other seasonal, soft-sculpture decorations.This project is perfect for those hose you've pushed to the ba ... Chorale celebrates 40-year evolution of performances Posted: 10 Oct 2009 05:47 PM PDT They started 40 years ago as the Community Singers but in more recent years have been known as the Brazos Valley Chorale. A journey started with a few volunteers now numbers up to 130 auditioned musicians, The chorale has seen nearly 1,500 performe ... Reality show goes to Dallas Posted: 10 Oct 2009 05:05 PM PDT DALLAS -- Pamela Martin-Duarte hopes the new reality show Dallas Divas and Daughters dispels some myths about Texas -- starting with the hair."There's a lot of blondes in Dallas, but everybody doesn't have big hair," said Martin-Duarte, who with her ... School menus Posted: 10 Oct 2009 05:05 PM PDT Here are this week's school menus. Milk is included with each meal.BryanMonday: Student holiday.Tuesday: Sea-shaped fish sticks, hot dog, macaroni and cheese, green beans, fruit.Wednesday: Cheese pizza, stuffed crust pizza, munchables, veggie dippers ... Reach Out Posted: 10 Oct 2009 05:05 PM PDT * The Homebuyers Education Coalition, a volunteer organization comprised of professionals and para-professionals, will present an educational program for future homebuyers from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 24 at the Brazos Valley Affordable Housing Corporat ... Calendar Posted: 10 Oct 2009 05:05 PM PDT Sunday* Financial Peace University. 5 p.m. First Baptist Church, 3100 Cambridge Drive, Bryan. Register: 776-1400 or david@fbcbryan.org.Monday* American Association of Individual Investors. 9:30 a.m. 2nd floor meeting room, Bryan Public Library, 201 E ... Neumann-Moynihan Posted: 10 Oct 2009 05:00 PM PDT Crystal Lea Neumann and Christopher Shane Moynihan were united in marriage August 29, 2009, at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Bryan, Texas where Father Patrick Ebner performed the double-ring ceremony.The bride is the daughter of Dennis Neumann of ... Livestock Posted: 10 Oct 2009 05:09 PM PDT BryanResults of the Brazos Valley Livestock Commission's Oct. 6 sale:Head: 1,095Steers: 200-300 lbs., $100-$140; 300-400 lbs., $85-$119; 400-500 lbs., $80-$108; 500-600 lbs., $79-$88; 600-700 lbs., $75-$84. Heifers: 200-300 lbs., $80-$105; 300-400 lb ... Pumpkinpalooza '09 is here! Posted: 10 Oct 2009 05:08 PM PDT Send the kids out of the room, Bubba, and get out your pocketknife. You're about to get a chance to carve your name in history.The first Brazos Bottom Pumpkinpalooza is upon us. It's time to see how creative you can be while playing with a sharp obje ... Move reveals keepsakes aren't really worth keeping Posted: 10 Oct 2009 05:08 PM PDT "So, this must be what an intervention is like." That's what I thought as I went around the house with the moving company representative. He was going through our house, room by room, noting this and that piece of furniture. He saw the bookshelves. H ... Texas still needs better highways Posted: 10 Oct 2009 05:05 PM PDT Eagle Editorial Board Rural Texans in particular breathed a huge sigh of relief last week when the Trans-Texas Corridor was declared officially dead. They had rightly complained that the road and rail project beloved by Gov. Rick Perry was s ... If you go Posted: 10 Oct 2009 05:08 PM PDT A benefit for Renee Moore is scheduled for Oct. 18 at Yellow Rose Arena on OSR in Leona in Leon County.* Team roping registration starts at 10 a.m.; action begins at 11 a.m.* $40 per category (No. 9, No. 11 and No. 13)* For information or to make a d ... You are subscribed to email updates from All Stories | The Bryan College Station Eagle To stop receiving these emails, you may unsubscribe now. Email delivery powered by Google Google Inc., 20 West Kinzie, Chicago IL USA 60610 NEPAL: UN WELCOMES FRESH START TO DISCHARGE OF FORMER MAOIST FIGHTERS October 11, 2009 at 10:10 am NEPAL: UN WELCOMES FRESH START TO DISCHARGE OF FORMER MAOIST FIGHTERS New York, Oct 11 2009 10:10AM The United Nations welcomed today's re-launching of the discharge and rehabilitation process of over 4,000 former Maoist fighters -- including child soldiers -- in Nepal, with the world body's top envoy to the Asian nation calling it an important step forward in the peace process. The ex-combatants taking part in the process, a joint effort of the Government and the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M), were identified as minors or late recruits during the 2007 verification process. "By taking part in this overdue discharge exercise, the parties are fulfilling the agreement that they reached," Karin Landgren, the Secretary-General's Special Representative, said at the launch. "The discharge is an important sign of good faith and sincerity, and of commitment to seeing the peace process through to its conclusion." She underscored that "all of you who take part in making this exercise a success are playing an important part in reinforcing Nepal''s peace process." A decade-long civil war, claiming some 13,000 lives, ended in 2006 with the signing of a peace accord between the Government and Maoists. After conducting Constituent Assembly elections in May 2008, the nation abolished its 240-year-old monarchy and declared itself a republic. In her address, Ms. Landgren, who heads the UN special political mission in the country (UNMIN), also stressed the importance of cooperation between different groups to ensure peace and stability in Nepal. "No parties should retain the idea of a military or authoritarian solution for this country," she said. "The only path to durable peace is through negotiation undertaken in a true spirit of compromise and cooperation." UNMIN and the UN Country Team said in a statement today that they are encouraged by the establishment of a high-level Steering Committee, led by Minister for Peace and Reconstruction Rakam Ch emjong, to oversee the process. The Discharge Technical Committee has already begun its work. Both bodies include representatives from the Government, UCPN-M and the UN. The Government's plan for the discharge and rehabilitation process includes consulting ineligible personnel on different rehabilitation packages. "The United Nations stands ready to provide support and assistance for this important programme to ensure successful rehabilitation of the minors and late recruits into Nepali society in line with international standards," the statement noted. 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