Space science ‘superpowers’ can light the way to success for girls in ‘STEM’ fields, hears UN forum
On its opening day, a major United Nations forum on the peaceful uses of outer space, was issued a clear challenge to break through the […]
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Nearly three million more displaced year-on-year, warns refugee agency chief, but solutions are within reach
The number of people forced to flee their homes last year rose by nearly three million to 68.5 million, the head of the UN refugee agency, […]
UN mobilizes in Rohingya camps to support babies born of rape, as young mothers face stigma
Despite challenges brought on by the arrival of the monsoon season this month, United Nations agencies in Bangladesh continue to support nearly one million Rohingya […]
Europe and Eurasia: Secretary Pompeo’s Call With Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov
http://internationalpeoplesearch.com Readout Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC June 18, 2018 The below is attributable to Spokesperson Heather Nauert: Secretary Pompeo and Russian Foreign Minister […]
UN rights chief slams ‘unconscionable’ US border policy of separating migrant children from parents
As part of his final global update, the United Nations human rights chief on Monday voiced his deep concern over recently-adopted United States border protection […]
Space science now a ‘fundamental pillar’ of 21st century human development: top UN space official
After “relentless” progress in space technology, the focus for the international community must now shift to ensuring that the benefits of space science are available […]
FROM THE FIELD: Rohingya babies conceived out of ‘incomprehensible brutality’
A photojournalist has been talking of the “incomprehensible brutality” described to him by Rohingya refugees who are carrying babies after being raped. FROM THE FIELD: […]
On World Day to Combat Desertification, UN shines spotlight on ‘true value’ of land
Land is not a limitless resource and ignoring its role in our everyday lives threatens food and water supplies, biodiversity and the security of us […]
Europe and Eurasia: Assistant Secretary Mitchell Travel to Bucharest, Zagreb, Prague, and Brussels
http://internationalpeoplesearch.com Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC June 16, 2018 Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs A. Wess Mitchell will […]
Europe and Eurasia: On the Occasion of National Day in Iceland
http://internationalpeoplesearch.com Press Statement Mike Pompeo Secretary of State Washington, DC June 16, 2018 On behalf of the United States of America, I offer congratulations to […]