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Czech ‘no’ to Palestine may kill L-159 fighter deal to Iraq
Czech diplomats in Middle East warn a ‘no’ vote at the UN on Palestinian statehood would be bad for its business in Iraq and beyond
Sarkozy takes lead as Middle East peace broker
Riding on France’s new status in the Arab world following the Libya War, French President Nicolas Sarkozy called yesterday (21 September) for an “intermediate stage” in the recognition of Palestine by the United Nations
Infographic: Leaders and Laggards in Famine Relief
Just in time to shame the laggards of foreign aid as they arrive at the opening of this year’s United Nations General Assembly, ONE.org released this infographic called “Fight the Famine.”
Food Security Meetings Open UN General Assembly
Monday’s opening of the 66th United Nations General Assembly will feature two high-level meetings on issues that will affect international cooperation on food security and development issues
EU weighs oil embargo on Syria to pressure Assad
As Syrian forces reportedly raided an eastern tribal region today (25 August), extending a crackdown on pro-democracy protests, the European Union is considering imposing sanctions on the oil sector as early as next week
EU alarmed by Israel settlement plans
The so-called ‘Middle East Quartet’ of the European Union, the United States, Russia and the United Nations yesterday (16 August) signalled their alarm over Israel’s latest announcements of new settlement plans.
