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United Nations
No Relief for Iraqi Refugees, One Year After US Withdrawal
One year after US forces were pulled out of Iraq, millions of Iraqi refugees live in poverty and desolation while the US washes their hands of them.
Noam Chomsky Post-Election: We Need More Organization, Education, Activism
In a far-ranging discussion of US politics and policies, history and prospects, Noam Chomsky's analysis of the issues before us probes deeply.
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Could Oliver Stone’s Exposé of the American Empire Help Press the UN to End Haiti Cholera?
Stone's new documentary gives historic context to urgent current events.
“Your Governments Have Failed You”: Syrian-American Student Calls for Climate Justice
Speaking on behalf of youth organizations, Munira Sibai criticized the actions of world leaders as she addressed the UN Climate Change Conference.
“We Are Running Out of Time”: Obama Urged to Match Rhetoric to Action on Climate Deal
Most major issues remain unresolved at the U.N. climate summit in Doha as negotiators enter the final stretch of the two-week summit.
Bahrain Strips Citizenship as Crack Down Continues
Reem Khalifa: Reforms promised after UN report are ignored by government.
UN Palestine Vote Gives PA Access to International Criminal Court
Phyllis Bennis: In a vote of 138 to 9, UN General Assembly votes to give Palestine status of a non-member state.
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War Clouds Over Gaza Again
As Israeli bombing of the Gaza Strip enters its second day, Palestinians fear that this is only the beginning of another widespread Israeli offensive into the besieged Palestinian territory …
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The United Nations Must Cure Haiti of the Cholera Epidemic It Caused
Unlike earthquake or hurricane, Haiti's cholera outbreak is a manmade disaster u2013 by the very agency supposed to protect it.
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Bill Moyers, Prince Sihanouk (and Me)
When Norodom Sihanouk of Cambodia came to town, fleeing Vietnamese troops to speak at the UN, Bill Moyers wanted the interview.