New York, 21 February, 2007— The Security Council vote authorizing an African Union (AU) peacekeeping mission in Somalia was an important moment for the people of Somalia, U.S. officials say. The Security Council February 20 […]

Washington, 22 February, 2007— U.S. and Indian officials say they want to capitalize on thriving strategic partnerships to boost bilateral trade in advanced technology products. U.S. Commerce Secretary Carlos Gutierrez, who visited India earlier in […]

New York, 22 February, 2007— A report by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) makes clear that Iran still has not complied with U.N. Security Council demands to stop enriching uranium, and efforts are under […]

Washington, 21 February, 2007— The White House calls British plans to reduce troop levels in Iraq another sign of progress in the coalition’s strategy to strengthen Iraqi security forces. “President Bush sees this as a […]

Washington/Berlin, 21 February, 2007— The Quartet for Middle East peace welcomed a report on Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice’s meetings with Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and urged the two […]

Amman, 21 February, 2007— Journalists in Jordan say security forces routinely brutalise them and impose restrictions on their work. In addition, they say a new draft law that sought to give them more rights would […]

Johannesburg, 21 February, 2007— Large international donor agencies have become major players in Africa’s response to the HIV/AIDS pandemic. Despite talk of ’partnering’ with their recipients, they have usually called the shots. Unsurprisingly, considering the […]

Accra, 19 February, 2007— COMMITTEE FOR JOINT ACTION (CJA) PRESS CONFERENCE STATEMENT PEOPLE’S 6TH MARCH GOLDEN JUBILEE PROCESSION Ladies and Gentlemen of the media: 1. We thank you warmly for meeting once again with us […]