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| Daily Travel News: A guide to New York's new hotels
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| Entertainment news: Spike Jonze bravely sails into 'Where the Wild Things Are'
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The speech will also be broadcast live on KAMU-TV Channel 4, campus cable Channel 82 and Suddenlink Cable Channel 700 ... | | 11 Points of Light award recipients are tied to B-CS Posted: 15 Oct 2009 11:05 PM PDT It might be hard to find a social worker or community volunteer who got into the business for recognition or money.Some came into service because they were taught its importance early on in life. Others made the decision after one life-changing event ... | | Biographies on the Points of Light recipients Posted: 15 Oct 2009 11:05 PM PDT Dr. Karim Haji (Bryan, March 1998, Health For All)In 1987, Dr. Karim Haji started offering free medical care to those who couldn't afford private insurance but earned too much money to qualify for government health programs. The efforts began in a ro ... | | About 700 attend BV breast cancer fundraiser Posted: 15 Oct 2009 11:05 PM PDT Caroline McDonald wasn't sure this time last year if she was a breast cancer survivor. She had just finished her last cancer treatment when she attended the Surviving and Thriving luncheon in October 2008."Last year, when they asked for survivors to ... | | A&M prof to join renowned panel Posted: 15 Oct 2009 11:05 PM PDT A Texas A&M nutrition and food science professor has been elected as a member of the prestigious National Academy of Sciences' Institute of Medicine. Joanne Lupton was one of 65 new members and five foreign associates elected this year to the ins ... | | Bryan man faces felony after fight with brother Posted: 15 Oct 2009 03:26 AM PDT A 19-year-old Bryan man faces a felony assault charge after police said he got into an argument with his brother about walking a dog and threatened him with a knife.Terrance Vonshea Darnell was taken into custody Wednesday on a charge of aggravated a ... | | Navasota man hurt in motorcycle crash Posted: 15 Oct 2009 11:05 PM PDT A motorcycle rider was taken to St. Joseph Regional Health Center in Bryan Thursday night after he ran into a vehicle that had slowed in front of him, authorities said.College Station police said Travis Higginbotham of Navasota failed to control the ... | | Balloon boy gets sick twice during TV interviews Posted: 15 Oct 2009 11:58 PM PDT FORT COLLINS, Colo. -- The 6-year-old boy at the center of the runaway balloon saga got sick twice on national television when he and his father were asked during separate TV interviews what he meant about his comment that "we did this for a show."S ... | | Bryan man jailed on false-report charge Posted: 15 Oct 2009 11:05 PM PDT A 27-year-old Bryan man was in jail Thursday after calling emergency dispatchers and making up a story, authorities said.Officials said Steven Wayne Garrett called College Station dispatchers around 10:15 a.m. Thursday and was transferred to Brazos C ... | | Community health center gets $3.9M Posted: 15 Oct 2009 11:05 PM PDT A center within the Texas A&M Health Science Center's School of Rural Public Health has been awarded $3.9 million over five years by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The agency awarded the Center for Community Health Developme ... | | Overpass project to close Texas 6 ramp Posted: 15 Oct 2009 11:05 PM PDT The Texas 6 northbound entrance ramp north of W.D. Fitch Parkway will be closed for about seven months, starting at 1:30 p.m. Friday, for construction of the Barron Road overpass.Traffic will be directed to the next available entrance ramp just south ... | | Bryan traffic stop yields drug arrests Posted: 15 Oct 2009 11:05 PM PDT Four people are facing felony drug charges after police found marijuana during a traffic stop in Bryan, authorities said.Bryan police said they stopped the car on Military Drive on Wednesday and discovered six ounces of marijuana and $3,017 in cash.O ... | | Bush says Obama's Texas visit not about politics Posted: 15 Oct 2009 11:05 PM PDT COLLEGE STATION, Texas -- With conservative groups planning to protest President Barack Obama's visit to Texas A&M University on Friday, former President George H.W. Bush says the trip is not about politics but community service.Obama is coming t ... | | Raise out for those on SS Posted: 15 Oct 2009 11:05 PM PDT WASHINGTON -- Social Security recipients won't get a cost-of-living increase next year for the first time in more than a third of a century, and that could boost President Barack Obama's plan to send seniors another round of $250 payments before the ... | | Court files: Blackmail threats 'alarmed' Letterman Posted: 15 Oct 2009 08:37 AM PDT NORWALK, Conn. -- David Letterman felt "threatened, alarmed and concerned" about the impact to his family life and career after a newsman tried to blackmail him by disclosing his sexual affairs, according to court documents released Thursday.CBS News ... | | Report validates bans on smoking Posted: 15 Oct 2009 11:05 PM PDT WASHINGTON -- A major report confirms what health officials long have believed: Bans on smoking in restaurants, bars and other gathering spots reduce the risk of heart attacks among nonsmokers."If you have heart disease, you really need to stay away ... | | Low-Income Breast Cancer Patients Less Likely to Survive Posted: 15 Oct 2009 07:08 PM PDT (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Women from low-income areas are less likely to receive an early diagnosis of breast cancer and less likely to survive the condition, according to new research. The new study suggests making breast cancer screening and treatment ... | | Report: Foreclosures rise 5 percent Posted: 15 Oct 2009 11:05 PM PDT WASHINGTON -- The number of households caught up in the foreclosure crisis rose more than 5 percent from summer to fall as a federal effort to assist struggling borrowers was overwhelmed by a flood of defaults among people who lost their jobs.The for ... | | Insurers cancel policies on drywall from China Posted: 15 Oct 2009 11:05 PM PDT WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- James and Maria Ivory's dreams of a relaxing retirement on Florida's Gulf Coast were put on hold when they discovered that their new home had been built with Chinese drywall that emits sulfuric fumes and corrodes pipes. It go ... | | In bad economy, banks trade their way to profits Posted: 15 Oct 2009 11:05 PM PDT NEW YORK -- The big banks are showing that they can still make money, even as Main Street struggles -- though not from lending, refinancing homes or other bread-and-butter business.They're doing what Wall Street does best: betting big on stocks, bond ... | | MAU: Austin will have trouble replicating big day Posted: 15 Oct 2009 11:05 PM PDT Week 5 was an eye-opener for fantasy football owners. Nine players topped 25 points in standard scoring systems, yet only one or two were likely to be in many lineups. They're the kind of numbers that start waiver wire panics.Dallas wide receiver Mil ... | | Prog Panelists can't earn passing grade Posted: 15 Oct 2009 11:05 PM PDT Luckily, there's not a no-pass, no-pick rule for The Eagle's 18-mammal Prognosticator Panel.Several student-athletes throughout the Brazos Valley couldn't suit up last week for extracurricular activities because they failed a class.That's OK -- if 70 ... | | Judge Justice made Texas better for all Posted: 15 Oct 2009 11:05 PM PDT Eagle Editorial BoardWilliam Wayne Justice probably had more detractors than the Texas prison system has inmates, but time and again, when the Texas Legislature refused to do its duty, he spoke up for minority children, for the downtrodden and for th ... |  |
| Daily Briefing: Letter tackles troops' morale
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| Sports Briefing: Phils power past Dodgers in Game 1
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| 10/16 Phoenix Arizona East Valley Living Blog
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| Mercury spill closes Tempe Public Library
October 15, 2009 at 7:29 pm
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| Tempe Public Library closed due to mercury spill Tempe Public Library, 3500 S. Rural Road, is temporarily closed to allow for a cleanup effort after small amounts of mercury were found inside and outside the building today. The library is expected to reopen Friday at 9 a.m. The city has contracted with an EPA-certified cleanup crew to remove the mercury. No library patrons or staff are believed to have been put at risk by the mercury, which is most dangerous only after prolonged exposures. Tempe Police and Fire are conducting a joint investigation into who brought the mercury to the library. After library closing Wednesday night, Fire responded to a call claiming that kids had been on site playing with mercury. The fire crew found trace amounts of the heavy metal outside the library entrance and cleaned it up. Today at about 1 p.m. the library was closed after a patron noticed mercury near a library computer. About 200 patrons and staff were asked to leave the building. Since then, additional amounts of mercury were detected in the library parking lot. The city's cleanup contractor is working with Tempe Fire to complete an assessment to determine how much mercury is on site and what cleanup will entail. Tempe expects the library to reopen Friday at 9 a.m. The city wants to undertake a thorough uninterrupted cleanup in order to ensure the safety of library patrons and staff. The city will provide updates as they become available. Source: Tempe Public Library Technorati Tags: mercury, Tempe Public Library  | | |  |
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| 10/16 NBA.com - Assist of the Night
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| Horse OK After Ground Collapses
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| CBS 5 News Analyzes Balloon Chase
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| Mercury Spill Closes Tempe Library
October 15, 2009 at 9:14 pm
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| Raw Video: Crews Rescue Horse From Fissure
October 15, 2009 at 2:09 pm
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| Scam Alert: Phishing Texts
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| Truck Crashes Into West Valley Home
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| IN WAKE OF PACIFIC TSUNAMI, UN OFFICIAL URGES COUNTRIES TO BUILD BETTER TO REDUCE FUTURE RISKS
October 15, 2009 at 8:10 pm
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| IN WAKE OF PACIFIC TSUNAMI, UN OFFICIAL URGES COUNTRIES TO BUILD BETTER TO REDUCE FUTURE RISKS
New York, Oct 15 2009 8:10PM
A United Nations official just returned from visiting tsunami-battered islands in the Pacific Ocean today urged officials in the region to make sure they reduce their exposure to future disasters when they rebuild vital infrastructure.Jordan Ryan, Assistant Administrator of the UN Development Programme (<"http://www.undp.org/">UNDP), told a <"http://www.un.org/News/briefings/docs//2009/091015_Ryan.doc.htm">press conference at UN Headquarters in New York that disaster preparedness also meant rebuilding in ways that reduce the potential impact of future catastrophes. At least 150 people were killed and more than 3,000 others left homeless in Samoa, American Samoa and Tonga by the 30 September tsunami, which followed an undersea earthquake. Widespread damage was caused to hospitals, schools, roads, sea walls and power and water supplies. Mr. Ryan, who is also UNDP's Director of the Bureau for Crisis Prevention and Recovery, noted that during his recent visit to the region he saw a newly built school that was unaffected by the tsunami while total devastation could be seen around it. He said the school may have been constructed in a way that it could better withstand the kind of damage caused by a tsunami, and he said the reconstruction of infrastructure should reflect this. Mr. Ryan also stressed that location is highly significant in rebuilding after any major disaster. If some structures in Samoa had been built even 50 or 100 metres uphill from their locations, dozens of people might not have died. He noted that in Samoa alone, preliminary assessments indicated that damage exceeded $150 million, and that substantive funding will be necessary to revitalize key economic sectors, such as tourism, agriculture and fisheries.
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| KOSOVO: UN MISSION SAYS ITS ROLE HINDERED BY SIDES' DIFFERING VIEWS
October 15, 2009 at 7:10 pm
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| KOSOVO: UN MISSION SAYS ITS ROLE HINDERED BY SIDES' DIFFERING VIEWS
New York, Oct 15 2009 7:10PM
The United Nations peacekeeping mission in Kosovo, which declared independence from Serbia last year, is "inextricably caught" between the differing perceptions of the opposing sides, which hinder its efforts to bring the majority Albanians and minority Serbian and other ethnic groups closer together, the top UN official there said today."Actions by Pristina and Belgrade [the capitals of Kosovo and Serbia] continue to be aimed at bolstering their respective legal positions before the court," Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon's Special Representative Lamberto Zannier <"http://www.un.org/News/Press/docs//2009/sc9768.doc.htm">told the Security Council, referring to an upcoming advisory opinion by the International Court of Justice (<"http://www.icj-cij.org/">ICJ) on the legality of Kosovo's declaration of independence. "As a consequence our role, although aimed at promoting pragmatic solutions to existing problems, has not been an easy one to play," he said in presenting Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon's latest report on the UN Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (<"http://www.unmikonline.org/">UNMIK). While Serbia expects a robust UNMIK role, Kosovo authorities believe its job is done, he added. UNMIK, deployed in Kosovo in 1999 after North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) forces drove out Yugoslav troops amid bloody ethnic fighting between Serbs and Albanians, gave up its role administrative role following the declaration of independence, which Serbia rejects. In June, Kosovo's authorities announced that municipal elections will beheld on 15 November, but there has been little, if any, support for these in the three northern Serb municipalities, which consider UNMIK and the NATO-led Kosovo Force, or KFOR, as the only current legitimate presence. But Mr. Zannier noted that a number of Kosovo Serb community leaders south of the Ibar River have openly called for participation in the poll. "Putting status considerations aside, I believe that greater participation in Kosovo's local structures could benefit all of Kosovo's communities and foster development of multi-ethnic local institutions, leading to stronger protection of minority rights and encouraging returns [of displaced people]," he said, calling for "pragmatism and compromise" to set up fully-functioning courts and customs points in northern Kosovo. "Although conditions remained generally stable during this period [reporting from 1 June to 15 September] the situation in northern Kosovo remains an issue of concern, with the potential to destabilize other parts of Kosovo if not kept in check," he added.
Oct 15 2009 7:10PM
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| BAN DISCUSSES DEVELOPMENT AND HUMAN RIGHTS WITH HEAD OF AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL
October 15, 2009 at 7:10 pm
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| BAN DISCUSSES DEVELOPMENT AND HUMAN RIGHTS WITH HEAD OF AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL
New York, Oct 15 2009 7:10PM
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon discussed global development and human rights in a meeting today at United Nations Headquarters with the head of the non-governmental organization (NGO) Amnesty International. One of the themes of the meeting with Irene Khan was Amnesty's 'Demand Dignity' campaign, which highlights the importance of fighting poverty using human rights perspectives. Ms. Khan has called poverty "the world's worst human rights crisis," and in the run-up to the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty on 17 October, Amnesty is urging world leaders and policy-makers to shift the debate on poverty from economics to addressing the human rights problems that impoverish and keep people poor. Mr. Ban stressed that the Millennium Development Goals (<"http://www.un.org/millenniumgoals/">MDGs) – the eight global targets to reduce hunger, poverty and a host of others social ills by 2015 – represent not only a significant political commitment for development, but also stand as important milestones for often neglected human rights. Human rights values and principles permeate, underpin and are supported by all eight Goals, he said.
Oct 15 2009 7:10PM
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| NEW UNESCO CHIEF PLEDGES TO PROMOTE 'KNOWLEDGE, TOLERANCE AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY'
October 15, 2009 at 7:10 pm
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| NEW UNESCO CHIEF PLEDGES TO PROMOTE 'KNOWLEDGE, TOLERANCE AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY'
New York, Oct 15 2009 7:10PM
The new head of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Agency (<"http://www.unesco.org/en/general-conference-35session/single-view-news/news/irina_bokova_elected_director_general_of_unesco/back/19129/">UNESCO) pledged today to work closely with Member States to promote societies "based on knowledge, tolerance and equal opportunity for all" after she was formally approved as Director-General.The 193-member General Conference of UNESCO, meeting in Paris, elected Irina Bokova as head of the agency, nearly a month after she was chosen in the fifth round of voting by the Executive Board. A former foreign minister of Bulgaria, Ms. Bokova will start work in her new role on 15 November, succeeding Koïchiro Matsuura, who is ending his second term as Director-General and is not eligible for another stint. "I shall be guided in my work by my concept of a new humanism for the 21st century," Ms. Bokova said today after she was elected. "It is my dream to nurture relations of perfect synergy between the Director-General and Member States, so as to move together towards the creation of societies that are more just and prosperous, based on knowledge, tolerance and equal opportunity for all, thanks to education, science, culture and access to information."
Oct 15 2009 7:10PM
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| UN HUMANITARIAN CHIEF ENDS VISIT TO INDONESIA AS DEATH TOLL FROM QUAKE TOPS 1,100
October 15, 2009 at 7:10 pm
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| UN HUMANITARIAN CHIEF ENDS VISIT TO INDONESIA AS DEATH TOLL FROM QUAKE TOPS 1,100
New York, Oct 15 2009 7:10PM
The official death toll from last month's earthquake that struck the Indonesian island of Sumatra has climbed to 1,117, including those still missing, the United Nations humanitarian arm reported today as its chief wrapped up a two-day mission to the site of the destruction.Under-Secretary-General for the Office of the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (<"http://ochaonline.un.org/">OCHA) John Holmes met with the Minister of Foreign Affairs, donors and the head of the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB), as well as humanitarian agencies before leaving area. The 7.9-magnitude Indian Ocean earthquake on 30 September left 198,200 households in need of emergency shelter, according to initial assessments by OCHA. In the coming weeks, international non-governmental organizations (NGOs) plan to reach around 62,000 of those households with distributions of emergency shelters, and at least 16,000 tents and tarpaulins have been distributed to date. Further shelter will depend upon additional funding. Last week the humanitarian community, in close consultation with the Government, launched a $38 million humanitarian response plan, identifying acute needs to be addressed within 90 days and identifying 74 projects. OCHA said that Padang City, Pariaman and Agam, the three most affected areas, have been struck by extensive damage to water and sanitation infrastructure, leaving more than 50,000 people requiring assistance. In addition around 190,000 people are suffering from serious shortages of staple foods, such as rice. WFP is providing fortified biscuits to children under five years old and to pregnant and lactating women and has started a school feeding programme. Almost 1,000 schools have been damaged and an estimated 90,000 students are reported to be in urgent need of teaching materials. The UN Children's Fund (<"http://www.unicef.org/">UNICEF) has distributed 228 school tents, 80 school-in-a-box kits and 80 recreational kits. The BNPB has requested a shift in emergency relief aid to the neighbouring disaster-affected area of Jambi province, which was hit by another earthquake on 5 October. Around 500 houses, 11 schools and 2 health facilities in Kerinci district were damaged by that tremor, and over 100 houses and 123 schools in Merangin district were also damaged.
Oct 15 2009 7:10PM
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| Breaking News: Boy believed to be in runaway balloon found safe
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| ISRAELIS, PALESTINIANS CONTINUE TO COMMIT SERIOUS RIGHTS VIOLATIONS – UN OFFICIAL
October 15, 2009 at 5:10 pm
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| ISRAELIS, PALESTINIANS CONTINUE TO COMMIT SERIOUS RIGHTS VIOLATIONS – UN OFFICIAL
New York, Oct 15 2009 5:10PM
Strong evidence indicates that all parties in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, in different ways and with different effects, have committed and continue to commit serious violations of international human rights, a top United Nations official said today.UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay <"http://www.unhchr.ch/huricane/huricane.nsf/view01/6781752DD0ED2F1DC12576500047E3D3?opendocument">told a special session of the Human Rights Council on the situation in the occupied Palestinian territory that the situation in East Jerusalem and Gaza were matters of concern, with numerous clashes in and around the Al Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem in recent weeks. The stringent restrictions imposed by Israel on Palestinians wishing to enter the mosque must be lifted for Palestinians to exercise their right to worship, she said, adding that home demolitions in East Jerusalem continued in violation of international humanitarian law and the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights. Turning to Gaza, Ms. Pillay reiterated her support for the UN fact-finding mission into the fighting at the start of the year. That probe, led by Justice Richard Goldstone, found evidence that both sides committed serious war crimes and possible crimes against humanity and called for urgent action to counter impunity, with all parties carrying out impartial, independent, prompt, and effective investigations into reported violations. Ms. Pillay said she was dismayed by Israel's continued blockade of Gaza that severely undermined the Palestinians' rights and welfare, with living conditions deteriorating ever further due to restrictions on the import of goods and services, including basic food, fuel and essential building materials for reconstruction of homes and infrastructure destroyed during the Israeli attacks nine months ago. The 47-member Council earlier this month deferred action until March on a draft resolution endorsing the Goldstone report and condemning organized discrimination and human rights violations in the occupied Palestinian territory and East Jerusalem, but it brought forward the debate after a request from Palestine, co-sponsored by 18 countries. The reactions from victims, concerned people and organizations to the postponement are compelling evidence that addressing impunity for human rights violations is essential to preventing further violence and shoring up the peace process, Ms Pillay said. Israeli representative Aharon Leshno-Yaar called the Goldstone report biased and flawed in accusing Israel of war crimes for fighting Hamas, dubbing them war criminals who had openly called for Israel's destruction and had fired thousands of rockets against it. Relevant Israeli authorities were investigating mistakes that had been made but regrettably, the report saw no problems with Hamas' actions in using mosques, homes and hospitals for military purposes, he said, adding that the proposed resolution would be a reward for terror and send a clear message to terrorists everywhere. Palestinian representative Ibrahim Khraishi said Israel had had imposed a blockade on East Jerusalem, preventing inhabitants from going to their houses and places of worship, arrested and killed scores of people, and continued to Judaize the holy city, altering its cultural identity. It continued to destroy homes and public property, to build the wall, and to hinder movement of the Palestinian people, he added. The Gaza Strip is still under an unjust blockade in violation of international law, with its residents subject to numerous human rights violations, including the right to life, he declared, adding that Israel as an occupying power constitutes a threat to international peace and security. Dozens of members are scheduled to participate in the debate, which continues tomorrow.
Oct 15 2009 5:10PM
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| IRAN: BAN TROUBLED BY REPORTS OF VIOLENT EXTINCTION OF ELECTION PROTESTS IN LATEST REPORT
October 15, 2009 at 5:10 pm
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| IRAN: BAN TROUBLED BY REPORTS OF VIOLENT EXTINCTION OF ELECTION PROTESTS IN LATEST REPORT
New York, Oct 15 2009 5:10PM
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said he was "deeply troubled" by reports of excessive force, arbitrary arrests and possible torture in the suppression of protests over the disputed Iranian presidential elections, in a <"http://www.un.org/Docs/journal/asp/ws.asp?m=a/64/357">report to the General Assembly on the country's human rights situation that was released today.Mr. Ban urged the Government and the opposition to peacefully resolve their differences through dialogue and legal means, while describing the public debate during the election campaign, the high level of participation of the electorate in the 12 June polls and the peaceful post-election demonstrations as positive signs of the vitality of civil and political life. "The handling by authorities of the protests that followed has raised concerns about respect for freedom of expression, assembly and association, the use of force in policing demonstrations and the treatment of and due process afforded to detainees," Mr. Ban wrote in the report. Mr. Ban said that following the announcement of President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's victory, tens of thousands of supporters of the other candidates took to the streets over several days to protest the result, with national television reporting the death of seven people after violence erupted. "There is no accurate measure of the number of casualties during the protests, but numerous media reports have cited at least 20 people killed and many more injured during the demonstrations," stressed Mr. Ban. He noted that the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay led a chorus of UN rights experts voicing concern over the use of excessive police force, arbitrary arrests and killings, in particular reported acts of violence by members of the Basij militia. As the protests grew, authorities restricted the media by blocking websites, banning them from unauthorized demonstrations and implementing new restrictions requiring journalists to obtain permission before leaving the office to cover any story. Iranian authorities also sought to block the use of social networking and other websites that had been used to broadcast information and visual images of the protests internationally. Mr. Ban highlighted the death of Neda Agha Soltan, a young woman who was shot in the chest during a demonstration in Tehran. The incident received widespread international attention as a result of its wide circulation via the Internet. Among the other human rights issues covered in the report, the Secretary-General spotlighted the execution of juveniles as a specific area for concern. "The imposition of the death penalty on individuals who commit crimes while under the age of 18 is a breach of both the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and the Convention on the Rights of the Child, to which the Islamic Republic of Iran is a party." Iranian authorities executed eight teenagers in 2008, and by the end of September three juveniles had been put to death in 2009, according to Amnesty International. The human rights group also said that from 1990 to 2009 Iran had executed 41 juveniles, accounting for more than half of the reported executions of children worldwide. On 11 October, Behnoud Shojaie was executed for the murder of another boy in a street fight when both were 17 years old, according to the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (<"http://www.ohchr.org/EN/Pages/WelcomePage.aspx">OHCHR).
Oct 15 2009 5:10PM
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| CYPRIOT LEADERS PLANT OLIVE TREES FOR PEACE AND PLEDGE TO CONTINUE UN-BACKED TALKS
October 15, 2009 at 4:10 pm
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| CYPRIOT LEADERS PLANT OLIVE TREES FOR PEACE AND PLEDGE TO CONTINUE UN-BACKED TALKS
New York, Oct 15 2009 4:10PM
The Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot leaders planted olive trees today in a gesture of peace, pledging to continue participating in United Nations-backed talks to unify the Mediterranean island.The two trees were planted at a ceremony by Greek Cypriot leader Dimitris Christofias and Turkish Cypriot leader Mehmet Ali Talat at the entrance of the site where they are holding their discussions in Cyprus' capital, Nicosia. They also received a petition from civil society representatives from both communities in support of the negotiations. Last May, Mr. Christofias and Mr. Talat committed themselves to working towards "a bicommunal, bizonal federation with political equality, as defined by relevant Security Council resolutions." That partnership would comprise a Federal Government with a single international personality, along with a Turkish Cypriot Constituent State and a Greek Cypriot Constituent State, which would be of equal status. The leaders expressed their dedication to enhancing their efforts towards peace but maintaining channels of communication and promoting reconciliation between the communities, as well as building mutual trust at today's ceremony, after which they resumed their talks. Following those discussions, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon's Special Representative Tayé-Brook Zerihoun told reporters that the leaders plan to meet next week to continue their talks on governance, external relations and property rights. The UN Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (<"http://www.unficyp.org/">UNFICYP) has been in place on the island since 1964, following the outbreak of inter-communal violence.
Oct 15 2009 4:10PM
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| BAN PLEDGES TO STRENGTHEN UN CULTURE OF ACCOUNTABILITY AND TRANSPARENCY
October 15, 2009 at 4:10 pm
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| BAN PLEDGES TO STRENGTHEN UN CULTURE OF ACCOUNTABILITY AND TRANSPARENCY
New York, Oct 15 2009 4:10PM
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today pledged that the United Nations will do all it can to deepen a culture of accountability and transparency, highlighting the progress made so far and stressing that the process of reform continues. "The United Nations is at the centre of the international response to global crises facing the world today. Renewed multilateralism means that more and more people are turning to us for action," Mr. Ban said in remarks on the 15th anniversary of the Office of Internal Oversight Services (OIOS). "To keep pace with these growing demands, we need to continually strengthen and improve our own operations. That means greater transparency, increased efficiency and more accountability," he <"http://www.un.org/apps/sg/sgstats.asp?nid=4162">stated, adding that OIOS is vital to this effort. Mr. Ban noted that in any complex organization with such a broad agenda that affects so many lives, strong leadership and dedicated management are critical. "So, too, is a professional oversight body, working as an agent of change and contributing to the common goal of delivering solid results for the people we serve." OIOS was established in July 1994 by the General Assembly as an operationally independent entity to assist the Secretary-General in oversight responsibilities with respect to the resources and staff of the Secretariat through monitoring, internal audit, inspection, evaluation and investigation. The Office, headed by Inga-Britt Ahlenius, has the authority to initiate, carry out and report on any action it considers necessary to fulfil its responsibilities regarding its oversight functions. Each year it issues more than 200 reports, and more than 1,500 recommendations to improve internal controls and correct underlying obstacles to organizational efficiency and effectiveness. Mr. Ban highlighted progress on a number of fronts, including the establishment of an Ethics Office that provides protection for whistleblowers and the tightening of rules on procurement and on financial disclosure by senior officials.
In addition, the Secretary-General has established compacts with each of his senior managers, with performance published on the Intranet. "Results matter. Performance must be measurable," he said, referring to the compacts, which cover many aspects of performance such as the implementation of oversight recommendations. "These are just some of the steps we have taken in recent years. But the journey continues. While we have made progress in several key areas, the process of renewal and reform goes on – precisely as it should," said Mr. Ban. He pledged to continue to extend his full support to OIOS and to the two other members of the UN oversight family, the Board of Auditors and the Joint Inspection Unit. "Let us together pledge to do our utmost to use our resources responsibly; to improve our performance at all levels, at all locations; and, in the broadest sense, to deepen a culture of accountability, transparency and meaningful results."
Oct 15 2009 4:10PM
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| UN GOODWILL AMBASSADORS VISIT TRAUMATIZED CHILDREN IN GAZA
October 15, 2009 at 3:10 pm
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| UN GOODWILL AMBASSADORS VISIT TRAUMATIZED CHILDREN IN GAZA
New York, Oct 15 2009 3:10PM
United States actress Mia Farrow and Egyptian actor Mahmoud Kabil, both UN Children's Fund (<"http://www.unicef.org/media/media_51423.html">UNICEF) Goodwill Ambassadors, today ended a two-day visit to Gaza where they witnessed first-hand the hardships children still face nine months after the three-week war between Israel and Hamas. "The children appear traumatized," Ms. Farrow said. "The teachers say that when they hear a loud noise they look to the sky and cry out and weep. They don't know what the future holds. They deserve better." The fighting killed more than 1,400 people, including at least 350 children, and injured over 5,000 people, among them 1,600 children. Ms. Farrow entered from Israel through the Erez crossing point while Mr. Kabil crossed over from Egypt at Rafah to meet up in Gaza, which has been under virtual blockade for 28 months. They heard testimony from children who are now forced to work in tunnels to support their struggling families. The tunnels are used to smuggle in goods that are otherwise unavailable in Gaza. Unemployment rates are above 40 per cent and eight out of 10 families in Gaza rely on some form of food assistance. Ms. Farrow's visit is part of a week-long trip to the occupied Palestinian territory and Israel, where she is meeting with officials, civil society organizations and children affected by conflict. She will go to Sderot in southern Israel which has been the target of rocket attacks from Gaza. For Mr. Kabil, this is the second leg of a journey to the occupied Palestinian territory. He was in the West Bank during the month of Ramadan to show support for Palestinian children and families during the holy month. "I am happy to finally be able to visit the children of Gaza and express my solidarity with their families for the suffering they are enduring on a daily basis," he said. "The blockade and the recent fighting have left an indelible impact on children. Palestinian children have the same rights as all children everywhere and these rights need to be upheld."
Oct 15 2009 3:10PM
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| NEXT FIVE NON-PERMANENT MEMBERS OF SECURITY COUNCIL CHOSEN
October 15, 2009 at 2:10 pm
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| NEXT FIVE NON-PERMANENT MEMBERS OF SECURITY COUNCIL CHOSEN
New York, Oct 15 2009 2:10PM
Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Gabon, Lebanon and Nigeria will serve two-year terms on the Security Council starting next January after they won elections to the 15-member body today.The five countries were chosen after running uncontested races for the non-permanent seats, and they were duly elected by the General Assembly during a secret ballot at United Nations Headquarters in New York this morning. To be elected to the Security Council, candidate countries need a two-thirds majority of ballots of Member States that are present and voting. The seats are allocated on the basis of geographical groupings. Nigeria, which received 186 votes today for one of two African seats available, has served three times previously on the Council, in 1966-67, 1978-79 and 1994-95. Gabon, which picked up 184 votes, served in 1978-79 and in 1998-99. Lebanon, which was chosen after receiving 180 votes, is returning to the Council after a break of more than half a century. Its only other stint was in 1953-54. Bosnia and Herzegovina, which won the seat allocated for Eastern European States after receiving 183 votes, has never served before on the Council. Brazil was chosen for the Latin American and Caribbean category after being awarded 182 votes. It has served on the Council on nine other occasions: 1946-47, 1951-52, 1954-55, 1963-64, 1967-68, 1988-89, 1993-94, 1998-99 and 2004-05. The five countries will join Austria, Japan, Mexico, Turkey and Uganda, whose terms on the Council end on 31 December 2010. The five permanent members are China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom and the United States.
Oct 15 2009 2:10PM
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| PROBLEMS WITH JUDICIARY HAMPERING FIGHT AGAINST IMPUNITY IN GUATEMALA – UN REPORT
October 15, 2009 at 2:10 pm
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| PROBLEMS WITH JUDICIARY HAMPERING FIGHT AGAINST IMPUNITY IN GUATEMALA – UN REPORT
New York, Oct 15 2009 2:10PM
Weaknesses within Guatemala's judicial system continue to hamper the fight against impunity, according to a new United Nations report which points to a lack of independence among some judges as one of the key problems."Some judges appear to be subject to external influence to the detriment of justice," Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon wrote in his <"http://www.un.org/Docs/journal/asp/ws.asp?m=a/64/370">report on the activities of the independent body set up with UN help to investigate the activities of illegal armed groups in Guatemala. The International Commission Against Impunity in Guatemala, known by its Spanish acronym CICIG, seeks to bolster the rule of law and is permitted by its mandate to conduct independent investigations and help authorities bring representative cases to trial in national courts. Mr. Ban noted that the Commission has made significant progress in key areas, including criminal prosecutions and investigations, as well as in obtaining the approval of important legal reforms. "Most importantly, the Commission contributed to raising awareness among the Guatemalan population of the need to end impunity," he stated. However, efforts to combat impunity have been made more difficult by problems within the judicial system, he added. By way of example, he highlighted an incident in June in which a judge ordered the release of four suspected members of the "Zetas," the armed branch of a Mexican cartel, on low bail and dismissed 10 of 12 charges filed against them. In another case, a judge had turned down, without proper justification, the Commission's request to enter the case against former President Alfonso Portillo as complementary prosecutor, a decision that was overturned. "To date, the Commission has requested the removal of immunities of one judge so that she may be tried as a private citizen for obstruction of justice and other crimes," said Mr. Ban. Earlier this month the Secretary-General and an independent UN human rights expert voiced concern over the manner of the recent election of judges to the country's Supreme Court, saying the process was rushed and lacked transparency and objectivity. In his report, Mr. Ban said the Commission has insisted on the urgent need to create specialized courts located in the capital, Guatemala City, to hear "high-impact" cases, as such courts "help provide greater security for judges and ensure impartial decisions. "The need for such courts has been made evident in several cases that were transferred repeatedly between regional courts and the capital due to the refusal of regional courts to hear the cases," he stated. "Security and intimidation of judges plays a factor in such circumstances, as criminal networks are better able to exploit weaknesses in the judicial system outside Guatemala City." The Secretary-General noted that challenges remain for the implementation of the specialized courts, and also cited the urgent need to create maximum security judicial and penitentiary facilities. Over the next year, the Commission will be focusing on cases related to clandestine security apparatuses, aiming – in coordination with national law enforcement authorities – to demonstrate that these groups "can be successfully dismantled." CICIG was established under an agreement signed between Guatemala and the UN in December 2006, and is headed by Carlos Castresana of Spain.
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| RURAL WOMEN AROUND THE WORLD DEPRIVED OF THEIR HUMAN RIGHTS, SAY UN CHIEF
October 15, 2009 at 2:10 pm
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| RURAL WOMEN AROUND THE WORLD DEPRIVED OF THEIR HUMAN RIGHTS, SAY UN CHIEF
New York, Oct 15 2009 2:10PM
Women living in rural areas in many parts of the world face severe deprivations, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said today in a <"http://www.un.org/apps/sg/sgstats.asp?nid=4161">message on the <"http://www.un.org/womenwatch/feature/idrw/">International Day of Rural Women calling for greater support of their rights.Noting that the 30th anniversary of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (<"http://www.un.org/womenwatch/daw/cedaw/">CEDAW) – the only international human rights treaty that specifically addresses rural women – falls this year, Mr. Ban said that women frequently do not benefit from its provisions. "They are among those hit hardest by the inadequate rate of progress in improving maternal health," said Mr. Ban. "They have limited access to life-saving resources such as drinking water, electricity and roads," he said, stressing that too "many rural women and girls are not in school, and they lack equitable access to decision-making processes, meaning that their voices are not heard." Mr. Ban said that the Convention calls on all States parties to ensure that women fully participate in rural development; have access to health care, social security programmes, training, education, credit and loans; and benefit equally from infrastructure investments such as sanitation, water, transport and communications. "Let us commit to increasing investments in the resources, infrastructure and services which would ease rural women's workloads and release their time and energy for engagement in the labour market and public life," he said. "On this International Day, let us pledge to do our utmost to put the rights, needs and aspirations of rural women much higher on the global agenda."
Oct 15 2009 2:10PM
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