Ireland Abortion Ban Violated Woman’s Human Rights, U.N. Panel Says
The case centered on a Dublin woman who traveled abroad to terminate her pregnancy after being told her fetus had severe congenital defects.
Showing posts with label UN. Show all posts
Showing posts with label UN. Show all posts
Thursday, June 9, 2016
Tuesday, June 7, 2016
Sunday, May 29, 2016
Over 700 Migrants Died Trying to Reach Italy in Past Week, U.N. Says
Over 700 Migrants Died Trying to Reach Italy in Past Week, U.N. Says
The deaths came as the smuggling route from Libya across the Mediterranean Sea was revived with the arrival of spring, and officials feared the numbers could grow.
Tuesday, May 24, 2016
Sunday, April 10, 2016
1966: U.N. Authorizes Blockade of Rhodesia Oil
1966: U.N. Authorizes Blockade of Rhodesia Oil
From the International Herald Tribune archives: The Security Council authorizes Britain to blockade tankers carrying oil for Rhodesia in 1966.
Friday, April 8, 2016
Roma Poisoned at U.N. Camps in Kosovo May Get Apology and Compensation
Roma Poisoned at U.N. Camps in Kosovo May Get Apology and Compensation
A panel found that the United Nations compromised the lives and health of inhabitants of the camps, which were built on a toxic wasteland and had high levels of lead.
Wednesday, April 6, 2016
Sunday, March 27, 2016
French Journalist Is Detained at U.N. War Crimes Tribunal
French Journalist Is Detained at U.N. War Crimes Tribunal
Florence Hartmann, a former correspondent for Le Monde, has been locked up at the tribunal prison to serve a pending seven-day sentence for contempt of court.
Wednesday, December 9, 2015
At Least 9,115 Killed in Ukraine Conflict, U.N. Says
At Least 9,115 Killed in Ukraine Conflict, U.N. Says
The pace of the killing has slowed sharply since a cease-fire in August, the monitors said, with only 47 civilians killed and 131 injured in the three months ending in mid-November.
Thursday, November 12, 2015
Business Briefing: U.N. Agreement Will Allow Satellite Tracking of Planes
Business Briefing: U.N. Agreement Will Allow Satellite Tracking of Planes
A deal reached at a United Nations meeting opens the way for satellite tracking of airliners, a breakthrough motivated by the disappearance of a Malaysia Airlines jetliner.
Tuesday, October 20, 2015
Friday, October 16, 2015
Oil and Gas Companies Make Statement in Support of U.N. Climate Goals
Oil and Gas Companies Make Statement in Support of U.N. Climate Goals
Ten of the world’s big oil firms made a public declaration to try to convince an increasingly skeptical world that they are serious about cleaner energy and fighting global warming.
Friday, October 9, 2015
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