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Russians Speak Out on UN’s Syria Resolution Veto
The BBC Russian service invited comments from listeners about Russia’s stand on Syria. These are some of the comments the service received. We’ve voiced the comments.
US Response to Palestinian UNESCO Membership
The United States’ response to the Palestinian Authority getting full membership into UNESCO is to cut off funds to the UN agency. Cartoon by Swiss Lebanese cartoonist Patrick Chappatte, International Herald Tribune.
UNESCO Admits ‘Palestine’ As Full Member
The Palestinian Authority is calling the decision a symbolic victory because what they really want is full membership in the United Nations.
UN Human Rights Official Calls for Investigation Into Gaddafi Death
United Nations human rights spokesperson Rupert Colville says he wants to investigate the circumstances around Muammar Gaddafi’s death.
How Statehood Bid Affects Palestinian Politics
Has the Palestinian bid brought together the fractious Hamas and Fatah?
Palestinians Seeking Public Support for UN Membership
Palestinian officials are rallying their public to back the diplomatic effort.
What Palestinians Want From UN Membership
Hussein Agha talks about the Palestinian bid for full membership at the UN.
Mental Health Not Getting Enough Attention From UN
Mental health advocates are upset that the UN is not focusing attention on mental health.
Nigeria Oil Spill Needs Big Clean-up Action
A new UN report says it could take about 30 years to clean up pollution from oil operations in Nigeria’s Ogoniland region.
Famine Returns to Somalia
The UN declares a famine in the southern Somalia region as it suffers its worst drought in 50 years.
What Makes This A Famine
Only last week food security experts were reluctant to call the situation in East Africa a famine.
Palestinian Visions for Statehood
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Palestinians are expected to ask for recognition of statehood from the United Nations in September. But as The World’s Matthew Bell reports, activists are divided on whether that would actually lead to the statehood Palestinians so desperately desire. Download MP3
Dutch Musician Laura Jansen
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Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with Dutch-born musician Laura Jansen. Jansen once worked at the UN and even dreamed of being the UN’s first female Secretary General. But after the death of her mentor, human rights activist Ken Saro-Wiwa, she sought solace in music. Download MP3
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The risk for aid workers in Libya
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Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with Valerie Amos, humanitarian chief at the United Nations, about the level of danger for aid workers in Libya amidst the ongoing fighting. Download MP3
UN presence in Ivory Coast
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Anchor Marco Werman speaks with Washington Post correspondent Colum Lynch about the dilemma facing U-N security forces on the ground in Ivory Coast. Download MP3
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