Fears for Pakistan floods: only 20% of UN aid receivedUp to 20 million people are currently homeless because of Pakistan’s epic floods, leaving an already politically embattled nation struggling to survive and UN chief Ban Ki-moon pleading for aid from foreign donors.
Ban Ki-moon
Ban Ki-Moon: Help Haiti, help the world
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon tells of his experiences in Haiti in an op-ed for the Washington Post and makes his plea: helping Haiti swiftly and effectively in its hour of need will give hope to the entire world’s poor.
Fired UN rep speaks out: what I saw in Afghanistan
Peter Galbraith was fired from his post as the UN’s deputy special representative in Afghanistan last week, after refusing to keep quiet about the massive fraud in the country’s elections. Now he’s spilled all in the Washington Post.
Aung San Suu Kyi back on trial
Burmese opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi’s trial has resumed after UN chief Ban ki-moon’s visit and attempted intervention last week, seen now as a “failure, even a humiliation” for the leader.
An historic day for Myanmar – or another false dawn?
Today, the UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon flies into Myanmar — at the invitation of the ruling generals. There is a lot riding on the visit, says Kyaw Kyaw, a Myanmar-based blogger.
Getting serious about international justice
There has been little sign from the Rudd government that it accords much priority to international human rights, writes Charles Richardson.
State of the planet
Antarctic ice riddle keeps sea-level secrets … UN: Climate change may cost $20 trillion … Big firms lack climate change plans … EU bid to freeze out patio heaters … Scientists suggest new geological epoch: ours
State of the planet
Stern report attacked for ‘advocacy’ … Change the law, not just the light bulbs -Gore … Water as critical as climate change … Climate change to hit health above economy: study … Organic Cuba without fossil fuels
2007: the year in one liners
January George Bush announced a one-off surge which was cause for optimism amongst many since the last one produced his and Laura’s lovely twins. The general public voted Tim Flannery Australian of the Year in an early sign that they were going all out to mess with the rodent’s head. John Howard says he was […]
