New UN Resolution Promotes Durable, Just and Equitable Peace in Sri Lanka
The resolution welcomes the constructive recommendations in the Lessons Learned and Reconciliation Commission, while acknowledging the need to address key issues of accountability, Ms. Rice highlighted.
Violence Continues to Escalate in Southern Kordofan
The United States reiterates its demand that the SAF end aerial bombardments of civilian areas and immediately allow unhindered humanitarian access to civilians in Southern Kordofan and Blue Nile.
107 Devastating Disasters Hit Asia and The Pacific in 2011
UN says the Asian and Pacific region is vulnerable to many types of disasters, including floods, cyclones, earthquakes, drought, storm surges and tsunamis.
Citizens of Pakistan Celebrate Their National Day
Both countries also cooperated to the founding of the Lahore University of Management Sciences and Karachi's Institute for Business Administration that have educated so many of Pakistani leaders.
Egypt Makes Significant Progress Toward Democracy After Uprising
Ms. Nuland pointed out that Egypt's transition to democracy is not yet complete, and more work remains to protect universal rights and freedoms.
