Georgia, addressing UN debate, speaks out against ‘new dividing line’

Georgia is “a nation with a deep wound running through her” since fighting broke out last year with South Ossetian and Abkhaz separatists and their Russian allies, its President told the General Assembly tonight, vowing that he and his people will never accept “a new dividing line in our country.”

European nations highlight need for Security Council reform

The leaders of European nations today stressed the need for a more representative Security Council, calling for urgent reform of the 15-member body responsible for maintaining international peace and security.

General Assembly hears call for greater efforts to close gap between rich and poor

More must be done to shrink the gap between developed and developing nations, countries of Latin America and the Caribbean told the General Assembly’s annual high-level debate.

At UN, Australia says radical reform needed to prevent further financial crises

Working people and their families have borne the brunt of the economic crisis worldwide, Australia has told the General Assembly’s annual high-level debate, calling for an overhaul of global governance to ensure it does not happen again.

Maldives urges UN Member States to take critical action to combat climate change

The President of the Maldives implored world leaders gathered at the United Nations to urgently help the group of islands he governs in the middle of the Indian Ocean fight the menace of global warming, in a message to the General Assembly today.

Honduran coup has repercussions for all of Central America, General Assembly hears

The recent coup d’état in Honduras affects all of Central America, the leaders of Guatemala and Panama told the General Assembly today, calling for the reinstatement of deposed President José Manuel Zelaya.

Iraq requests UN set up independent commission to probe deadly terror attacks

Iraq’s President today called on the United Nations to establish an independent international commission to probe a series of deadly bombings and other terrorist attacks in the country since the start of last year that he said can only have been carried out with the help of external forces.

Gambian leader implores UN to end Western abuse of Africa

The President of Gambia today called on the United Nations to step in and save Africa from the exploitation and discrimination it has suffered at the hands of the developed world, or the continent will take its own action.

Women must have greater say in tackling climate change – Secretary-General

Women are especially vulnerable to the impact of climate change, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said today, urging that they be given a greater say in addressing the challenge.

UN mission in Chad and Central African Republic needs funds – Ban

Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon is appealing to donor nations and institutions to be generous when they meet next week in Brussels to raise much-needed funds for the UN Mission in Chad and the Central African Republic (CAR).

Global help needed to curb youth unemployment in Africa, Tanzania says at UN

Tanzania’s President called for global assistance in the “gigantic task” of generating employment for African youth at the General Assembly today, warning that the problem can serve to perpetuate conflict on the conflict.

African leaders unite to meet UN malaria eradication targets

African leaders are at the forefront of a landmark initiative to protect all those at risk from malaria with life-saving interventions by the end of 2010, the United Nations Envoy for efforts to defeat the deadly disease says.

Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia name talks to restart after Greek polls – UN

Talks between Greece and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia on the official name of the latter country will restart once the Greek elections are over and a new government is in place, the United Nations envoy dealing with the issue said today.

Israel presses UN to rise to challenge of containing Iranian nuclear threat

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel today exhorted the United Nations to ensure that Iran, whose leader he described as a “Holocaust denier,” never acquires nuclear weapons.

Revolution is sweeping Latin America and the Caribbean, Venezuela tells UN

The countries of Latin America and the Caribbean are undergoing a revolution that is “comprehensive and necessary” after years of accumulated suffering by millions of people across the region, Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez told the General Assembly today as he urged other States around the world to follow the path of socialism.

Reaction: Duel with inflation continues

Reaction: Duel with inflation continues

Continuing with its monetary stance, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has hiked the lending rates by 25 bps for the tenth time in last 15 months.The repo rate has been revised to 7.5 per cent and rever

Tod’s joins the Teatro alla Scala Foundation

Tod’s joins the Teatro alla Scala Foundation

Milan, June 16th 2011 - Tod’s, one of the symbols of quality and Italian lifestyle in the world, becomes a member of the Teatro alla Scala Foundation.

Within 18 months of launch, Uninor crosses 25 million subscriptions

Within 18 months of launch, Uninor crosses 25 million subscriptions

Makes it among the fastest to reach the milestone. Total subscription base is now bigger than at least one incumbent in 8 of its 13 commercially operational circles.

NOW AVAILABLE: NEW iPHONE AND ANDROID APP FOR ACCESSING GOFLEX HOME NETWORK SERVER FROM YOUR SMART PHONE

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Easy-to-Use 125 kHz RFID Reader

Toronto, Canada –GAO RFID Inc.(www.GAORFID.com) has launcheditseasy-to-use125 kHz RFID reader which is a stylish, reliable proximity reader.


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