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| UN MUST HELP POOR NATIONS MEET LOOMING DEVELOPMENT, CLIMATE DEADLINES – OFFICIAL
October 7, 2009 at 5:10 pm
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| UN MUST HELP POOR NATIONS MEET LOOMING DEVELOPMENT, CLIMATE DEADLINES – OFFICIAL
New York, Oct 7 2009 5:10PM
The United Nations development system must quickly build the capacity of national partners to meet the multiple challenges facing them, from achieving the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) to fighting climate change, as a host of deadlines loom on these issues, a top UN official said today."We are up against timelines – the MDG target dates are scarcely six years away," UN Development Programme (<"http://content.undp.org/go/newsroom/2009/october/helen-clark-attends-human-development-report-launch-meets-officials-in-thailand.en">UNDP) Administrator Helen Clark told a regional meeting in Bangkok of her agency's representatives from Asia and the Pacific, referring to the targets adopted at the UN Millennium summit of 2000 to slash poverty, hunger, maternal and infant mortality and vastly expand access to health care and education, all by 2015. "On climate change the clock is ticking and the adverse effects are being felt most in developing countries. A person in a developing country is 79 times as likely to experience a climate disaster as a person in the developed world." Prior to the global food, fuel, and economic crises, the region was on track to achieve the <"http://www.un.org/millenniumgoals/">MDG for reducing extreme poverty, with around 500 million people lifted out of it between 1990 and 2005, largely due to dramatic progress in China. In East Asia under 20 per cent of the population was living on less than $1.25 a day in 2005, down from nearly 80 per cent in 1981. This region has also been on track to meet the MDGs for providing universal access to primary education and reducing gender inequalities in education, and has also witnessed achievements in stemming the spread of HIV. "Yet big challenges remain, not least in reducing infant mortality, improving maternal health, and expanding access to clean water and sanitation," Ms. Clark said. "Keeping momentum on internationally agreed development goals throughout the global recession and the many other crises which have affected our world is in itself a challenge." Many countries in the region face significant economic challenges – from reduced domestic revenue to governments this year owing to negative or lower growth; from a slowdown in financial inflows, including remittances; and from reduced demand for goods and services, including tourism. "The number of unemployed people in Asia increased from 79 million in 2007 to 84 million in 2008, and is projected to increase further to 94 million this year, even with the overall growth outlook for the region on the positive side of the ledger," Ms. Clark said.
"UNDP, both as a leading development agency, and through our leadership and coordination of other agencies in the UN development system, must work to galvanize support for the MDGs in every country." Turning to climate change, she noted that the brunt of the burden is being borne by poor people in developing countries, whether the dry lands of Africa, the deltas of Asia, or the world's small atoll nations. The Asian Development Bank puts the total cost of lost agricultural production and other negative impacts as high as around 6.7 per cent of gross domestic product in some In Southeast Asia countries by the end of the century. "There is no simple choice to be made between fostering growth and development or protecting our climate and ecosystems – both objectives are necessary, and compatible," Ms. Clark said. "We [UNDP] can assist countries to develop low carbon growth, energy access, and adaptation strategies – and to place them at the heart of their national development plans." During her stay in Bangkok, she also met with Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva and Foreign Minister Kasi Piromya to discuss climate change in the run-up to the Copenhagen negotiations in December, when it is hoped that countries will agree on a new agreement to cut greenhouse gas emissions.
Oct 7 2009 5:10PM
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| SENIOR UN OFFICIALS DENY ACCUSATIONS OF FAVOURITISM IN AFGHAN PRESIDENTIAL POLLS
October 7, 2009 at 5:10 pm
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| SENIOR UN OFFICIALS DENY ACCUSATIONS OF FAVOURITISM IN AFGHAN PRESIDENTIAL POLLS
New York, Oct 7 2009 5:10PM
The top United Nations envoy to Afghanistan has only ever sided with electoral institutions in the country's recent presidential ballot, and never with any of the candidates, UN officials said today as they refuted allegations of bias.The Electoral Complaints Commission (ECC) and Independent Election Commission (IEC), both established under Afghan law, began an audit of the disputed election results on Monday, with all political parties monitoring the process, including representatives of the two main presidential candidates. But the former UN Deputy Special Representative for Afghanistan, Peter Galbraith, has in recent days accused his erstwhile boss – the Secretary-General's Special Representative Kai 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. "What Kai Eide did, what he was supposed to do and what he did very faithfully, is side with the institutions," a Director of the Department of Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO), Wolfgang Weisbrod-Weber, told reporters in New York. "He was always keen and he still is keen to let the institutions work out the process," said Mr. Weisbrod-Weber, who runs the Asia and Middle East Division of DPKO. In the preparations for the election and in the aftermath, Mr. Eide has been dedicated to strengthening the ECC and IEC – especially regarding the rules and regulations governing the ballot – to make it as credible as possible, said Mr. Weisbrod-Weber. "This is a line that we very much support… to trust the institutions, to trust the mechanisms that were in place to detect fraud, [and] to trust the [audit] process. We'll see where the chips fall," he said. Only Afghan participants in the election – candidates, voters and observers – can file a complaint with the ECC, and they must be accompanied by evidence, said Craig Jenness, the Director of the Electoral Assistance Division of the UN Department of Political Affairs (DPA). Mr. Jenness said that in addition to the audit that got under way on Monday, the ECC is investigating some 2,500 complaints submitted by candidates. In its deliberations the ECC is also considering information from the UN Mission in Afghanistan (<"http://unama.unmissions.org/default.aspx?/">UNAMA) collected by its staff in interviews at polling stations over a five-day period during the election. UNAMA reported today that just over 100 of the 358 suspicious ballot boxes remain to be examined by the IEC and ECC's auditing process. The remaining boxes are slated to be inspected on Thursday. "The audit process is making good progress," IEC spokesperson Noor Mohammad Noor told UNAMA. "If all goes well, 84 of the additional boxes will arrive by the end of today." A 10-member team representing Abdullah Abdullah, Mr. Karzai's main presidential rival, is closely monitoring the process. The head of the delegation, Ahmad Zia Kechkenni, told UNAMA that the campaign is "satisfied with the transparency of the level of random sampling. We have some minor concerns about access to information… and we have told the IEC about it." A representative of Mr. Karzai's 10-member team observing proceedings said that the process was a "bit slow on the first day but things are speeding up." Arsala Jamal added they also have some concerns over clerical errors and other issues, "which we hope the IEC and ECC will address." Assistant-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations Edmond Mulet told reporters that Mr. Galbraith made "all sorts of assertions that were not true and that are completely out of bounds with our mandate in UNAMA regarding the election." Mr. Mulet added that Mr. Galbraith wanted to close 1,500 of the 6,900 polling stations in volatile regions, a measure that would disenfranchise a large number of potential voters. The Government decided to close down 500 of the stations. He also proposed to annul the elections and set up a transitional government, said Mr. Mulet. "The fact that he was proposing this unconstitutional change and establishing a de facto government in Kabul was one of the elements that convinced us that he was not the right person to be in UNAMA at this point." Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon recalled Mr. Galbraith from Afghanistan at the end of September, terminating his appointment with UNAMA.
Oct 7 2009 5:10PM
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| BAN ANNOUNCES SEVEN NEW MEMBERS OF ADVISORY GROUP OF UN EMERGENCY FUND
October 7, 2009 at 4:10 pm
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| BAN ANNOUNCES SEVEN NEW MEMBERS OF ADVISORY GROUP OF UN EMERGENCY FUND
New York, Oct 7 2009 4:10PM
A Finnish humanitarian official and the founder of a Polish non-governmental organization (NGO) are among the seven new members of the group of advisers, announced by Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today, for the United Nations emergency relief fund.The Central Emergency Relief Fund (<"http://ochaonline.un.org/Default.aspx?alias=ochaonline.un.org/cerf">CERF) was approved by the General Assembly in December 2005, and was created to speed up relief operations for emergencies, make funds available quickly after a disaster and finance under-funded emergencies. Its funds are also made available to address the existing imbalance in global aid distribution which results in millions of people in so-called neglected or forgotten crises remaining in need. Since its inception, the CERF has allocated nearly $1.3 billion for humanitarian aid in almost 70 countries. The 16-member Advisory Group, created at the same time as the CERF, provides periodic policy guidance and expert advice on the use and impact of the Fund, which is managed by Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs John Holmes on behalf of the Secretary-General. The Group's members – who serve in their individual capacity – include government officials from countries that have contributed to or received funding from CERF, representatives of humanitarian NGOs and academic experts. The newest members are: Luz Amanda Pulido, Director of Colombia's Risk Management Department in the Ministry of the Interior and Justice; Satu Helinä Lassila, Senior Adviser for Finland's Humanitarian Assistance Unit in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs; Silvano Langa, Senior Adviser in Mozambique's Ministry of State Administration; Janina Ochojska, founder and head of Poland's Polska Akcja Humanitarna; Brigadier General Abdullah Muhammad Alsuwedi, General Manager of Qatar's Directorate of Civil Defence; Elena Madrazo, Secretary-General of Spain's Agency for International Aid and Development (AECID); and Jon C. Brause, Deputy Assistant Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).
Oct 7 2009 4:10PM
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| UN ENVOY CALLS ON CYPRIOTS TO FOCUS ON UNIFICATION ISSUES
October 7, 2009 at 4:10 pm
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| UN ENVOY CALLS ON CYPRIOTS TO FOCUS ON UNIFICATION ISSUES
New York, Oct 7 2009 4:10PM
The senior United Nations official charged with steering negotiations between Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot leaders in their talks on unification of the Mediterranean island today urged the people of Cyprus to concentrate on the issues at hand in the ongoing discussions.Today's meeting between Greek Cypriot leader Dimitris Christofias and Turkish Cypriot leader Mehmet Ali Talat to discuss governance issues and the presidency of a bi-communal republic were positive, the Secretary-General's Special Adviser on Cyprus Alexander Downer told reporters in Nicosia. Mr. Downer added that the leaders will meet again tomorrow to continue talks on governance and twice again next week. "It is really important here in Cyprus that people concentrate on the central question of getting the Cyprus question resolved," said Mr. Downer. In May last year, Mr. Christofias and Mr. Talat committed themselves to working towards a bi-communal, bi-zonal federation with political equality, as defined by relevant Security Council resolutions. The 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.
Oct 7 2009 4:10PM
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| Today's Tech News: Slacker radio app lets users create stations on BlackBerrys
October 7, 2009 at 3:11 pm
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| TAJIKISTAN: UN BACKS CAMPAIGN TO VACCINATE AGAINST MEASLES AND RUBELLA
October 7, 2009 at 3:10 pm
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| TAJIKISTAN: UN BACKS CAMPAIGN TO VACCINATE AGAINST MEASLES AND RUBELLA
New York, Oct 7 2009 3:10PM
Two United Nations agencies are backing a two-week nationwide campaign by health authorities in Tajikistan to immunize an estimated 2.5 million children in the mountainous, landlocked Central Asian country against measles and rubella.The UN Children's Fund (<"http://www.unicef.org/">UNICEF) and the World Health Organization (<"http://www.who.int/en/">WHO) are helping health officials conduct the campaign, which targets all children between the ages of one and 14 and is scheduled to conclude this week. Vaccinations are being carried out at health centres in both cities and rural areas, while mobile teams are also visiting schools and kindergartens. The campaign is taking place as UN aid agencies warn that an appeal launched earlier this year to help Tajikistan recover from the destruction wrought by spring floods and mudslides remains seriously under-funded. The appeal, launched by the UN and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in August, has so far attracted $1.2 million, or only about 16 per cent of the $7.7 million. At least 26 people died and more than 3,000 others were displaced by the floods and mudflows, which struck 40 districts of Tajikistan. Some 2,000 houses, hospitals, schools and other buildings have been abandoned because of severe damage.
Oct 7 2009 3:10PM
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| FOOD ENTERS GAZA THROUGH CROSSINGS WHILE FUEL PIPELINE REMAINS SHUT DOWN – UN
October 7, 2009 at 3:10 pm
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| FOOD ENTERS GAZA THROUGH CROSSINGS WHILE FUEL PIPELINE REMAINS SHUT DOWN – UN
New York, Oct 7 2009 3:10PM
Food and animal feed have entered Gaza from Israel in recent days, but the Nahal Oz fuel pipeline remains closed, the Office of the United Nations Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process (<"http://www.unsco.org/about.asp">UNSCO) has reported.Yesterday, 69 trucks entered Gaza through the Kerem Shalom crossing, more than half of which were carrying fruit, sugar, dairy products and frozen wheat. On Monday, 80 trucks passed through the crossing, with two carrying industrial diesel for Gaza's power plant. Also yesterday, more than 4,000 tons of wheat and animal feed made it through the Karni crossing, which was closed on Monday. Last month, the UN's top humanitarian official in the occupied Palestinian territory joined aid agencies in calling for the immediate opening of Gaza's crossings to allow the entry of spare parts and materials critical to restoring the area's water and sanitation services. "The deterioration and breakdown of water and sanitation facilities in Gaza is compounding an already severe and protracted denial of human dignity in the Gaza Strip," Maxwell Gaylard said in a joint statement issued with the NGO Association for International Development Agencies (AIDA). Israel's closure of Gaza's crossing points, imposed since June 2007, has meant that equipment and supplies needed for the construction, maintenance and operation of water and sanitation facilities have not been able to enter the area, leading to the deterioration of these services. Currently, some 10,000 people do not have access to the water network, while another 60 per cent of Gaza's population of 1.5 million do not have continuous access to water. In addition, some 50 to 80 million litres of untreated and partially treated waste-water have been discharged daily into the Mediterranean Sea since January 2008, due to damage to sewage treatment facilities, lack of treatment capacity because of postponed plant upgrade projects, and a critical shortage of fuel and electricity necessary to operate them.
Oct 7 2009 3:10PM
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| MADAGASCAR: BAN URGES LEADERS TO BUILD ON MOMENTUM FOR UNITY GOVERNMENT
October 7, 2009 at 3:10 pm
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| MADAGASCAR: BAN URGES LEADERS TO BUILD ON MOMENTUM FOR UNITY GOVERNMENT
New York, Oct 7 2009 3:10PM
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today called on Madagascar's leaders to quickly conclude talks on a transitional government following progress made under United Nations-backed mediation in the crisis that led to the President's ouster earlier this year.The UN will remain engaged in the process through the Joint Mediation Team on Madagascar, chaired by former president of Mozambique Joaquim Chissano, he said in a <"http://www.un.org/apps/sg/sgstats.asp?nid=4142">statement issued by his spokesperson, urging the leaders to make the necessary concessions to ensure that the transitional process runs smoothly. "It [the UN] is committed to support the full implementation of the Maputo agreements and a rapid return to constitutional order through credible elections," he added, referring to the accord reached in the Mozambican capital in August committing the parties to a government of national unity after months of turmoil and political violence in the Indian Ocean island. President Marc Ravalomanana resigned in early March amid a dispute with Andry Rajoelina, mayor of the capital, Antananarivo, who now leads the country. Yesterday in Antananarivo, UN Special Envoy Tiébilé Dramé read a communiqué from the International Contact Group on Madagascar supporting the Government's request that sanctions imposed on the country be lifted. The communiqué also endorsed Madagascar's request for international financial aid, backing for the political transition, including preparations for agreed-upon elections, and support for development and other aid projects.
Oct 7 2009 3:10PM
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| INTER-ETHNIC VIOLENCE IN SOUTHERN SUDAN THREATENS RETURN OF DISPLACED – UN
October 7, 2009 at 2:10 pm
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| INTER-ETHNIC VIOLENCE IN SOUTHERN SUDAN THREATENS RETURN OF DISPLACED – UN
New York, Oct 7 2009 2:10PM
Significant challenges remain to the return of displaced people in southern Sudan following the 2005 peace accord between the Government and separatists, particularly this year's inter-ethnic violence, a senior United Nations refugee official warned today."Long-term stability is essential for sustainable return, along with access to such essentials as health services, education and jobs," UN High Commissioner for Refugees (<"http://www.unhcr.org/cgi-bin/texis/vtx/home">UNHCR) Representative Peter de Clercq told a news conference in Khartoum, the Sudanese capital. "Potentially, if you are looking very much at the implementation of the CPA which is extremely important for the overall peace process in the country, yes, we could characterize this as serious," he said, referring to the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA) ending the two-decades-long north-south civil war that killed at least 2 million people. But he voiced pride in UNHCR's contribution to the successful return so far of nearly 2.5 million displaced persons, including 328,000 refugees from outside Sudan's border, out of an estimated 4.5 million driven from their homes by the war, beyond the more than 2 million killed, while acknowledging that violent inter-ethnic clashes throughout this year have caused new displacements. "This situation could take a much more permanent character so we really take it seriously," Mr. de Clercq said. He also noted other concerns in Sudan, including the east, where the flow of refugees from neighbouring countries, overwhelmingly Eritrea but also Ethiopia and Somalia, continues at an annual rate of 1,800 a month, and the strife-torn Darfur region where, despite a reduction in open armed conflict, 2.7 million people remain displaced, still vulnerable to isolated attacks and banditry. Moreover, continuing attacks by the rebel Ugandan Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) have driven 18,000 refugees from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the Central African Republic (CAR) into Sudan, where they are seeking shelter along with some 68,000 internally displaced persons (IDPs).
Oct 7 2009 2:10PM
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| LEBANON: UN OFFICIAL CONFERS WITH MINISTER ON CEASEFIRE WITH ISRAEL
October 7, 2009 at 1:10 pm
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| LEBANON: UN OFFICIAL CONFERS WITH MINISTER ON CEASEFIRE WITH ISRAEL
New York, Oct 7 2009 1:10PM
A senior United Nations official today conferred with Lebanese Foreign Minister Fawzi Salloukh on the need for a longer-term ceasefire in the south of the country, where Israel and Hizbollah fought a 34-day war in 2006."We are very pleased by the calm that has been restored in south Lebanon and by statements of commitment to the resolution from all sides concerned," UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon Michael Williams said, referring to Security Council resolution 1701, which called for a full cessation of hostilities and greatly increased the UN peacekeeping force in the conflict zone. "However, the minister and I agreed that more needs to be done to move towards a longer term ceasefire which would help confirm this calm and stability that now prevails along the Blue Line [which separates the combatants]." The two also discussed the "critical issues" of Israeli withdrawal from part of the village of Ghajar which lies north of the Blue Line, "constant intrusive" Israeli flights into Lebanese airspace, and the disputed Shebaa Farms area. Mr. Williams and Mr. Salloukh also broached the issue of government formation in Lebanon, with the UN official voicing the "strong hope" that a national unity administration can be forged as soon as possible.
Oct 7 2009 1:10PM
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| BAN PRESSES INDUSTRY AND GOVERNMENTS TO INVEST IN GREEN ENERGY INITIATIVES
October 7, 2009 at 1:10 pm
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| BAN PRESSES INDUSTRY AND GOVERNMENTS TO INVEST IN GREEN ENERGY INITIATIVES
New York, Oct 7 2009 1:10PM
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today urged business leaders and governments to invest in green energy schemes that move economies away from carbon-intensive energy strategies, on the first day of a United Nations-backed renewable energy conference in Mexico."We need businesses that understand, develop and invest in renewable energy sources," Mr. Ban <"http://www.un.org/apps/sg/sgstats.asp?nid=4141">said in an address to the 2009 Global Renewable Energy Forum, organized by the UN Industrial Development Organization (<"http://www.unido.org/">UNIDO) along with the Mexican Government. In his message delivered by Magdy Martínez-Soliman, the UN Resident Coordinator in Mexico, he stressed the need for "a global public investment programme for renewable energy with appropriate technology transfer." Green growth brings enormous benefits in the form of new jobs, less pollution, better public health and improved food security, the Secretary-General told the three-day gathering in León, Mexico, aimed at scaling up renewable energy initiatives in Latin America. Mr. Ban said that the pursuit of energy efficiency and the expansion of renewable energy can promote clean development and break the connection between economic growth and rising greenhouse gas emissions. "Most importantly, they can help to reduce poverty and empower billions of people whose development is held back by a lack of access to affordable electricity," said Mr. Ban. Mr. Ban underscored the Forum's opportunity to generate political and public support for shifting towards "low-carbon and resource-efficient economies," with only two months remaining until the UN climate change conference in Copenhagen that will finalize an international agreement on greenhouse gas emissions. "Our goal is to 'Seal the Deal' in Copenhagen," he said. "A deal that is ambitious, comprehensive and equitable, so all citizens of the world, whether in industrialized or developing countries, can live in an environmentally sustainable way."
Oct 7 2009 1:10PM
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| UN CONVENES WORLD TOURISM LEADERS TO PLAN RECOVERY AFTER ECONOMIC CRISIS
October 7, 2009 at 1:10 pm
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| UN CONVENES WORLD TOURISM LEADERS TO PLAN RECOVERY AFTER ECONOMIC CRISIS
New York, Oct 7 2009 1:10PM
Some 360 delegates from 112 countries are meeting under United Nations auspices in Astana, Kazakhstan, to determine how the tourism industry can surmount the decline brought on by the economic crisis while responding to the twin challenges of climate change and poverty alleviation.Convened for the 18th session of the UN World Tourism Organization (<"http://www.unwto.org/media/news/en/press_det.php?id=4882&idioma=E">UNWTO) General Assembly, tourism ministers and senior officials from national organizations, as well as public, private and academic affiliate members, will discuss the agency's Roadmap for Recovery, which calls on world leaders to place tourism and travel at the core of stimulus packages and the transformation to the Green Economy. Travel and tourism have the potential "to play an essential role in post-crisis recovery by providing jobs, infrastructure, stimulating trade and development and should be a key consideration at future global economic summits," UNWTO said in a statement, noting that they are among the largest employers in most countries and a fast entry vehicle into the workforce, directly or through related services such as construction and commerce. Other key issues to be addressed include the facilitation of tourist travel, pandemic preparedness in the framework of influenza (H1N1), and technical cooperation to promote sustainable development through travel. On the recommendation of the Executive Council, UNWTO Secretary-General ad interim Taleb Rifai is expected to be appointed Secretary-General for 2010-2013. Overall, the tourism market is starting to indicate stronger prospects for recovery in 2010, with preliminary figures until August this year suggesting some moderation in the declining results of the first half of this year. International arrivals declined by 4 per cent in July, compared to decreases of 10 per cent in May and 7 per cent in June. In absolute terms, international tourist arrivals worldwide reached 500 million in the first seven months, down from 540 million in the same period of 2008. Arrivals in 2009 are currently between the levels of 2007 and 2006. The first seven months of the year generally account for roughly 57 per cent of the total annual number. "As the latest economic data and prospects indicate that the world economy may be starting to emerge from its most severe recession of the post-Second World War period, in tourism too there are signs that confidence is returning and that demand is improving for both business and leisure travel," Mr. Rifai said. The economic conditions, combined with the uncertainties brought about by the influenza (H1N1), are expected to continue to affect tourism demand, at least in the short term. But as decline rates are anticipated to ease, international tourism is forecast to decrease by between 4 per cent and 6 per cent this year. Although many sub-regions might return to growth in the last months of 2009, this will not be enough to compensate for the losses felt so far. Growth for the full year is projected to be negative in all regions, except for Africa. "Long-term prospects remain positive if the sector is able to address its challenges in a coordinated and effective manner," Mr. Rifai said. "Today, world leaders are working together in ways that would have been unimaginable at any time in the past, to coordinate and collaborate on economy, climate response and the development agenda. The tourism sector should do the same on the road to recovery and towards a more sustainable industry."
Oct 7 2009 1:10PM
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| Entertainment news: How's Jay Leno doing so far?
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| UNESCO CHIEF WELCOMES REMOVAL OF DECREE IMPOSING PRESS RESTRICTIONS IN HONDURAS
October 7, 2009 at 12:10 pm
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| UNESCO CHIEF WELCOMES REMOVAL OF DECREE IMPOSING PRESS RESTRICTIONS IN HONDURAS
New York, Oct 7 2009 12:10PM
The head of the United Nations agency tasked with defending press freedom today welcomed the decision by the de facto authorities in Honduras to lift an emergency decree imposing restrictions on freedom of expression in the wake of the surprised return of the ousted President.Koïchiro Matsuura, Director-General of the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (<"http://portal.unesco.org/en/ev.php-URL_ID=46583&URL_DO=DO_TOPIC&URL_SECTION=201.html">UNESCO), said today that he hoped the "wise decision" by the de facto government in the Central American country "will bear fruit for the benefit of all Hondurans." Last week Mr. Matsuura had voiced concern about the decree, which authorized the National Telecommunications Commission to suspend media outlets blamed for broadcasting messages that were hostile to the decisions of the authorities. UN human rights officials have also spoken out in recent days about the suppression of civil liberties in Honduras in the months following the June ousting of President José Manuel Zelaya in a coup d'état. Mr. Zelaya made a surprise return to Honduras on 21 September, and has sought shelter in the Brazilian embassy in Tegucigalpa, the capital. Mr. Matsuura said in his statement today that the fact that the restrictions on freedom of expression are being lifted "augurs well for the chance of a peaceful end to tensions in the country. "Indeed, open and informed debate is an important condition fro democracy and good governance," he added.
Oct 7 2009 12:10PM
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| UN LAUNCHES ONLINE TRAINING COURSE TO FIGHT TERRORISM
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| UN LAUNCHES ONLINE TRAINING COURSE TO FIGHT TERRORISM
New York, Oct 7 2009 11:10AM
The United Nations crime-fighting agency and its partners have launched a six-week online training course to provide Member States with crucial technical assistance for strengthening judicial and police cooperation against terrorism."In today's world, terrorism knows no borders," the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (<"http://www.unodc.org/">UNODC) said in a <"http://www.unodc.org/unodc/en/frontpage/2009/October/new-online-course-to-combat-terrorism.html">statement. "Criminals carry out their illicit activities by moving from one country to another or by operating on several national territories. As a result, in an increasingly interdependent world, no State alone can deal effectively with terrorism. "Cooperation between States to prevent and suppress acts of terrorism today is crucial. States must provide prompt and effective assistance to each other to effectively address the terrorist threat," it added of the course in which it is being partnered by the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) and the DiploFoundation, a non-profit organization based in Malta. Fifty applicants from 45 countries will work through the highly interactive online platform, which offers a comprehensive and interactive approach to best practices in judicial and police cooperation on counter-terrorism issues. Topics to be covered include measures to prevent terrorist acts; exchange of police information; mutual legal assistance in criminal matters; and the search for and extradition of terrorists. Online training is one of the many technical assistance activities undertaken by UNODC to strengthen Member States' national capacity to counter terrorism. UNODC has for many years addressed international terrorism and related international cooperation. In 2002, the General Assembly approved an expanded programme of activities for the UNODC Terrorism Prevention Branch focusing on helping States in the legal and related aspects of counter-terrorism. This especially targets the ratification and implementation of universal legal instruments against terrorism and strengthening the capacity of national criminal justice systems to apply the related provisions. In addition, the Branch provides substantive input on counter-terrorism issues to intergovernmental bodies, coordinating its work with relevant other actors.
Oct 7 2009 11:10AM
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| HUMANS UNDERMINE NATURE'S HELP IN WAR ON CLIMATE CHANGE, UN AGENCY WARNS
October 7, 2009 at 11:10 am
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| HUMANS UNDERMINE NATURE'S HELP IN WAR ON CLIMATE CHANGE, UN AGENCY WARNS
New York, Oct 7 2009 11:10AM
Humankind is undermining a crucial natural ally in the battle against climate change through its activities in the world's oceans and marine ecosystems, such as seagrasses, salt marshes and coastal wetlands, according to the United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP).These ecosystems absorb and remove large quantities of global warming carbon emissions from the atmosphere each day, yet "the ocean's carbon capture and storage systems are being undermined by human activity, thereby harming their ability to 'sequester' greenhouse gas emissions," the agency said in a statement ahead of the release next week in Cape Town, South Africa, of a report on the issue. The Blue Carbon report, compiled in collaboration with the UN Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) and the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), puts some hard figures on the carbon-capturing potential of the marine environment and on the impact of marine degradation on climate change. It also outlines the way markets might begin paying developing countries for conserving and enhancing the marine environment's carbon capture and storage services (CCS) and the links between healthy oceans and adaptation to climate change. Currently, several developed countries are considering spending billions of dollar on CCS at power stations while the CCS services of natural systems, such as the seas and oceans, are tested and probably more cost effective. The report is being launched some 60 days ahead of the crucial UN climate convention meeting in Copenhagen, where it is hoped States will adopt a new to treaty to replace the Kyoto Protocol, whose first commitment period expires in 2012, with even steeper reductions in greenhouse gas emissions.
Oct 7 2009 11:10AM
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| Today's News from TheEagle.com
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The classes were taken in the fall of 2007, the first semester of her freshman year, acco ... | | Gates: Borlaug was 'warrior against hunger' Posted: 06 Oct 2009 03:49 AM PDT Leaders from as far as Japan and India came to Texas A&M today to memorialize Norman Borlaug, the Nobel Prize winner remembered for his legendary efforts in fighting world hunger. U.S. Secretary of Defense Robert Gates, who served as Texas A& ... | | Gates: Borlaug was 'warrior against hunger' Posted: 06 Oct 2009 03:49 AM PDT Leaders from as far as Japan and India came to Texas A&M today to memorialize Norman Borlaug, the Nobel Prize winner remembered for his legendary efforts in fighting world hunger. U.S. Secretary of Defense Robert Gates, who served as Texas A& ... | | Rain in Brazos Valley area forecasts Posted: 07 Oct 2009 01:48 AM PDT Weather officials said they expected rain across the Brazos Valley area Wednesday.In Brazos County, weather officials said they expect a 40 percent chance of rain, with highs in the lower 80s and lows in the mid 70s. Winds from 5 to 10 mph are expect ... | | Getting to know the neighbors Posted: 06 Oct 2009 11:05 PM PDT For some, it was the prizes and pizza. For others, all it took was an opportunity to meet the neighbors to lure them outside for the 26th annual National Night Out. Law enforcement officers seem to agree, though: It doesn't matter why people particip ... | | Roads reopen after gas leak in south CS Posted: 06 Oct 2009 04:19 AM PDT Roads are open again after a gas leak in south College Station prompted emergency crews to clear the area of traffic and evacuate one homeowner. The leak happened near Arrington Road and Spring Garden Drive and was reported just before 11 a.m. after ... | | Man used stolen credit cards to buy drinks at Bryan bar, police say Posted: 06 Oct 2009 02:43 AM PDT Police said they arrested a 28-year-old man after he was accused of taking two credit cards from an acquaintance and using them to buy drinks at a Bryan bar.Daniel Lee Haben of Austin was arrested Tuesday on two charges of credit card or debit card a ... | | CS man accused of assaulting teen son Posted: 06 Oct 2009 02:43 AM PDT A 63-year-old College Station man remained jailed Tuesday after police said he punched his teenage son.The man was arrested on a charge of assault causing bodily injury to a family member, a charge that was enhanced from a misdemeanor to a third-degr ... | | Benden to lead CS schools' foundation Posted: 06 Oct 2009 11:05 PM PDT A new director has been named for the College Station schools Education Foundation. Teresa Benden will lead the organization, which was established by community leaders for the purpose of supporting the school district by funding educational activiti ... | | Teenage fugitive collecting fans Posted: 06 Oct 2009 11:05 PM PDT EASTSOUND, Wash. -- In the darkness of this sleepy island town, the beam of a deputy's flashlight caught the back of a lanky teenager wanted in a notorious 18-month burglary spree.The teen glanced over his shoulder -- and vanished into the woods. "He ... | | Republicans back health reform Posted: 06 Oct 2009 11:05 PM PDT WASHINGTON -- California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger praised President Barack Obama's drive to overhaul the nation's health care system on Tuesday and urged fellow Republicans to join in efforts to finish the job this year.The new Republican support f ... | | Heating costs to decrease Posted: 06 Oct 2009 11:05 PM PDT WASHINGTON -- Staying warm won't be quite as expensive this winter.People who heat with natural gas should do especially well, seeing their lowest bills in five years. But no matter what fuel is used, heating costs are expected to take less of a bite ... | | Poll: President's ratings rise Posted: 06 Oct 2009 11:05 PM PDT NEW YORK -- President Barack Obama's approval ratings are starting to rise after declining ever since his inauguration, new poll figures show as the country's mood begins to brighten. But concerns about the economy, health care and war persist, and ... | | Report: Cowboys facility should have survived wind Posted: 06 Oct 2009 05:04 AM PDT DALLAS -- A report by a federal agency says the Dallas Cowboys' tentlike practice facility collapsed in winds it should have been able to withstand.In a 121-page report released Tuesday, the National Institute of Standards and Technology said the ste ... | | Obama seeks honest talks about Afghanistan Posted: 06 Oct 2009 11:05 PM PDT WASHINGTON -- Pres-ident Barack Obama told lawmakers from both parties Tuesday that he would be rigorous and deliberate in his review of his Afghanistan strategy but that he understood the urgency of righting the flagging war.Obama also told lawmaker ... | | Texas gets less swine flu vaccine than expected Posted: 06 Oct 2009 05:05 AM PDT DALLAS -- In the federal government's first weekly allotment of swine flu vaccine, Texas has received about 40 percent less than expected.A statement issued by the Texas Department of State Health Services on Tuesday said it had expected to get 237,0 ... | | Senator calls for donor limits Posted: 06 Oct 2009 11:05 PM PDT AUSTIN -- U.S. Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison, who has received huge contributions in her race for governor, says she wants limits on the size of campaign donations in Texas, where enormous cash gifts are commonplace.Hutchison has received at least six do ... | | Limbaugh, Checketts interested in Rams Posted: 06 Oct 2009 05:10 AM PDT ST. LOUIS -- The lowly Rams have someone who loves them.Conservative talk radio host Rush Limbaugh said Tuesday he is teaming up with St. Louis Blues owner Dave Checketts in a bid to buy the Rams, owners of the NFL's longest losing streak at 14 and j ... | | Report: Cowboys' facility should have stood Posted: 06 Oct 2009 11:05 PM PDT DALLAS -- The Dallas Cowboys' practice facility collapsed in winds it should have been able to withstand, according to a report released Tuesday by a federal agency that investigated the accident that injured a dozen people.The National Institute of ... | | Agency: Toll-road project is dead Posted: 06 Oct 2009 11:05 PM PDT AUSTIN -- The Texas Department of Transportation is pulling the last plug on the Trans-Texas Corridor, Gov. Rick Perry's embattled plan to build a toll-road network across the state.The agency said this year that it was scaling back the project and d ... | | Three Americans share Nobel physics prize Posted: 06 Oct 2009 11:05 PM PDT NEW YORK -- The next time you snap a digital photo and post it to Facebook, you can probably thank the three men who won the Nobel Prize in physics Tuesday.They helped develop fiber-optic cable and invented the "eye" in digital cameras -- technology ... | | La. AG: ACORN embezzlement totaled $5M, not $1M Posted: 06 Oct 2009 02:55 AM PDT BATON ROUGE, La. -- An internal review by ACORN's board of directors found that $5 million was embezzled from the community organization, far more than a previously reported sum of $1 million, according to documents from the Louisiana attorney genera ... | | Olympics another win for Brazil, leader Posted: 06 Oct 2009 11:05 PM PDT RIO DE JANEIRO -- He is the Pele of politics, knighted the "most popular politician on Earth" by another contender for the title -- Barack Obama.Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva draws praise from Havana to Wall Street for an economic boo ... |  |
| OVER 3,000 SAMOANS LEFT HOMELESS IN WAKE OF DEADLY PACIFIC OCEAN TSUNAMI, UN REPORTS
October 7, 2009 at 10:10 am
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| OVER 3,000 SAMOANS LEFT HOMELESS IN WAKE OF DEADLY PACIFIC OCEAN TSUNAMI, UN REPORTS
New York, Oct 7 2009 10:10AM
A week after a powerful earthquake in the Pacific Ocean triggered a series of tsunamis that devastated a chain of islands in the region, the United Nations today reported that thousands remain homeless and warned against the heightened risk of outbreaks of disease.The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (<"http://ochaonline.un.org/">OCHA) said that around 3,200 Samoans have been forced from their homes, while the death toll stands at 137 people, with 310 injured and six still missing in the aftermath of the 8.0 magnitude earthquake on the ocean bed. OCHA <"http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/rwb.nsf/db900sid/AZHU-7WL8HD?OpenDocument&query=">said that assessments by the Samoan Red Cross (SRC) indicate that the 29 September earthquake, with its epicentre 190 kilometres south of the Samoan capital of Apia, sent waves crashing down on 40 villages along the south-eastern coast, completely destroying 20 of them. The Government estimated the cost of damage to infrastructure, including public and private properties, amounts to around $150 million as it downgraded the situation in the South Pacific island from a "State of Disaster" to a "State of Emergency." The World Health Organization (<"http://www.who.int/en/">WHO) said that UN agencies are conducting a comprehensive needs assessment and coordinating with the Government to develop a plan for reconstruction and recovery, and that health surveillance system is in place and reporting daily.The UN Children's Fund (<"http://www.unicef.org/">UNICEF) is on the ground in Samoa to meet the urgent needs of the estimated 9,000 affected children, 2,000 of whom are thought to be displaced. "From experience, UNICEF knows that in an emergency, children are the most affected," <"http://www.unicef.org/media/media_51295.html">said UNICEF Pacific Representative, Isiye Ndombi. "It is therefore essential they have access to clean water, proper sanitation facilities, are protected from vaccine-preventable diseases such as measles and are able to resume education." The team arrived in Apia at the end of last week with thousands of emergency supply sets of oral re-hydration salts, water purification tablets and promotional materials on basic health practices in emergencies. At the weekend UNICEF managed to fly in early childhood development kits and recreational kits.
WHO also voiced concern over the increased of risk of vector-borne diseases, health risks to displaced persons in affected areas and problems caused by the absence of waste disposal and sanitation in the Somoan and Tongan islands.
A total of nine people died on the Tongan island of Niuatoputapu and more than 300 people were left homeless as a result of the tsunami, which destroyed 80 houses and seriously damaged another 56, OCHA reported. OCHA said that shelter and water top list of needs for the survivors. WHO reported that a clean water supply has been restored and sufficient food supplies are available on the island. The Government is slated to conduct an assessment mission today to consider lifting the State of Emergency in Niuatoputapu.
Oct 7 2009 10:10AM
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| UN MISSION HELPS LAUNCH SEARCH FOR LIBERIA'S YOUNG SINGING SENSATIONS
October 6, 2009 at 4:10 pm
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| UN MISSION HELPS LAUNCH SEARCH FOR LIBERIA'S YOUNG SINGING SENSATIONS
New York, Oct 6 2009 4:10PM
Young people across Liberia will get their shot at fame as national auditions get under way for a televised music contest in the West African country, the United Nations Mission in Liberia (<"http://unmil.org/index.asp">UNMIL) announced today as it helped launched the event.The talent hunt for Liberians under the age of 20 to compete in "A Star is Born" was launched at the weekend during a joint event, hosted by the Government and UNMIL in Monrovia, the capital. Describing music and culture as "uniting forces in any society that bring people together and help build a stronger Liberia for tomorrow," UNMIL Director of Mission Support Stephen Lieberman said the peacekeeping operation was proud to collaborate on the initiative with the Government and sponsors. "There is a price that comes with this – this is not free," said Mr. Lieberman. "We look at the musical talent as a way to help us to help you convey the message to all the people of Liberia; important messages for you the youth of Liberia and for the future of Liberia." The nationwide auditions for A Star is Born 2009-2010 series kicked off this week to select the 15 best singers who will be invited to a music academy in Monrovia. At the academy, the participants will attend workshops, including sessions on sexual exploitation and abuse, HIV/AIDS and good citizenship. In recent years, A Star is Born has produced young talents who have been instrumental in serving as role models for other young people and also helping to spread messages on social issues, UNMIL said in a news release. The weekend launch prominently featured last year's winner, Nicholas Buigar, who recently participated in a West African competition in Lagos, Nigeria, where he finished first runner-up.
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| UNICEF SUPPORTS EFFORTS TO IMMUNIZE RWANDAN CHILDREN AGAINST MEASLES
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| UNICEF SUPPORTS EFFORTS TO IMMUNIZE RWANDAN CHILDREN AGAINST MEASLES
New York, Oct 6 2009 3:10PM
The third Mother and Child Health Week, backed by the United Nations Children's Fund (<"http://www.unicef.org/">UNICEF), has kicked off in Rwanda with a twist, with the campaign immunizing children against measles for the first time in the African Great Lakes nation.Measles accounts for less than 2 per cent of deaths of children under the age of five in Rwanda, but "we have to ensure that children continue to remain protected from this life-threatening illness," said Joseph Foumbi, UN Resident Coordinator ad interim and UNICEF Representative in the country. Rwanda has made strides in slashing by half the number of under-five child deaths from preventable causes, from 196 per 1,000 live births in 2000 to 103 live births in 2007, UNICEF said in a press release issued in the district of Bugesera. The Health Weeks, which are held in several regions of the world, have proven to be an effective way to save lives at a low cost. During the drive in Rwanda this week, children under five will be vaccinated against measles and polio, with some also receiving Vitamin A capsules to boost their immune systems and mebendazole to fight parasitic infections. Over 45,000 people – volunteers, community health workers and local leaders – will fan out across the country to ensure that more than 1.5 million women and children are brought to vaccination sites and health centres to receive care.
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