|
|
The Guardian Fri 27 Dec 2013 Who can halt the crisis in South Sudan? When South Sudan celebrated its independence from the Republic of the Sudan in 2011 many analysts feared for the future. The conflict now raging in the world's youngest state has serious regional and... (photo: UN / Sylvain Liechti) Photos Sudan UN Peackeepers Violence and Crime |
Huffington Post Fri 15 Nov 2013 In Fight To End Female Genital Mutilation, Teachers Play Key Role Teachers should be trained to spot the warning signs of female genital mutilation, says a leading women’s rights campaigner. Ngozi Eze, of charity Women for Women International, said that schools must... (photo: UN / Albert Gonzalez Farran, UNAMID) Africa Photos Teachers Wikipedia: Women's rights Women's Rights |
|
Top Stories | more Headlines |
London Evening Standard Mon 17 Feb 2014 One Briton on board Ethiopian Airlines plane hijacked and forced to land in Geneva The aircraft, destined for Rome, landed in Geneva where the hijacker was arrested, authorities said. Passengers were escorted from the plane one by one with their hands... (photo: Public Domain) Airlines Geneva Hijack Photos Wikipedia: Ethiopian Airlines |
The Los Angeles Times Sat 15 Feb 2014 U.S. military intervention, done right, could boost African stability For decades, one golden rule has guided America's military involvement in Africa: Stay out. Generally speaking, the reason was a sense that the strategic stakes did not... (photo: UN / Marco Dormino) Africa Mali Photos US Military Wikipedia: Mali |
The New York Times Fri 14 Feb 2014 The World’s Best (Unaltered) Photos In order to view this feature, you must download the latest version of flash player here. In a striking departure from past years, the World Press Photo top prize was... (photo: World Press Photo / John Stanmeyer) John Stanmeyer Photos Wikipedia: World Press Photo of the Year World Press Photo World Press Photo of the Year |
Scoop Fri 14 Feb 2014 News From Africa Saturday, 15 February 2014, 9:04 am Press Release: News From Africa ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, February 13, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ -- The Second High Level... (photo: UN / Marco Dormino) Africa Ethiopia Photos UN Wikipedia: Ethiopia |
noodls Thu 13 Feb 2014 Security Council Issues Presidential Statement Reaffirming Commitment to Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflict (12 February 2014) (United Nations Security Council) (Source: United Nations Security Council) Security Council 7109th Meeting (AM) Member States Hear from Human Rights, Humanitarian, Peacekeeping Chiefs, as Well as Head of... (photo: UN / Eskinder Debebe) Civilians Photos Protection Security |