Drug Dependence Claims Some 250,000 Lives Annually
In his remarks at the opening in Vienna of the 55th session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND), Mr. Fedotov said prevention, treatment, rehabilitation, reintegration and health have to be recognized as key elements in their strategy.
Civilians Continue to Bear The Brunt of Violence in Syria
The head of the United Nations-appointed panel probing human rights abuses in the country today reported that the use of force by security forces and the military against armed groups has often led to collective punishment.
Human Rights Conditions in North Korea Remain Deplorable
Special Rapporteur Marzuki Darusman says the United States seek his views on how the DPRK can develop a more transparent and fair judicial system.
US and Brazil Expand Economic and Energy Cooperation
In DC, Ms. Jacobson discussed about economic, energy, and education cooperation which are just some of the areas in which both countries want to increase investment, not only financial investment, but investment in people, through support for innova
Somali UK Community Pledges to Develop Sports in War-torn Somalia
The meeting which was the second of its kind, but the largest ever held outside Somalia attracted about 100 high profile sporting individuals including Somali NOC dignitaries, sports legends, members from the Somali expatriates in UK, journalists, S
