U.S. Skips International Conference to Ban Cluster Bombs

                   
democracynow.org     May 20, 2008            

Representatives of more than 100 governments are gathering in Dublin, Ireland for two weeks of talks aimed at finalizing a global treaty to ban the use of cluster bombs. But the United States - historically, the world’s largest producer, stockpiler, and user ofcluster bombs — won’t be at the... [read full story]                

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GLOBAL: Is this the end for cluster munitions?

globalsecurity.org     May 18, 2008          

JOHANNESBURG, 17 May 2008 (IRIN) - It is expected that the 37 states not signatory to the Mine Ban Treaty, also referred to as the Ottawa Convention - including China, India, Israel, Russia, Saudi Arabia and the United States - will also decline to be party to a treaty limiting the use of cluster...                

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Africa: Is This the End for Cluster Munitions?

allafrica.com     May 19, 2008          

Banning a military weapon said to inflict a 98 percent civilian casualty rate is seen by many as an open-and-shut case, but for two weeks government representatives and interested parties will be guided by the phrase "cluster munitions that have unacceptable humanitarian consequences" in...                

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U.N. calls for cluster bomb ban at global gathering

thestar.com.my     May 19, 2008          

DUBLIN (Reuters) - The United Nations urged the world on Monday to back a global ban on cluster bombs, calling the munitions unreliable and indiscriminate. (REUTERS/Alessandro Bianchi/Files) Representatives from than 100 nations are gathered in the Irish capital Dublin for two weeks of talks...                

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100 Countries Seek Cluster Bomb Ban

freemarketnews.com     May 19, 2008          

Monday, May 19, 2008 - FreeMarketNews.com Delegates from more than 100 countries will open a conference in Dublin tomorrow that will try to hammer out a treaty banning the production, use, stockpiling, or transfer of cluster munitions - bombs or artillery shells packed with up to several hundred...                

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100 Countries Cluster Bomb Ban

freemarketnews.com     May 19, 2008          

Monday, May 19, 2008 - FreeMarketNews.com Delegates from more than 100 countries will open a conference in Dublin tomorrow that will try to hammer out a treaty banning the production, use, stockpiling, or transfer of cluster munitions - bombs or artillery shells packed with up to several hundred...                

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: Dublin Conference & Treaty On Cluster Bombs

globalsecurity.org     May 19, 2008          

By Kathleen Moore Delegates from more than 100 countries are meeting in Ireland to try and negotiate a landmark treaty on cluster bombs. These kinds of weapons have been used in wars and conflicts over the years in countries from Laos to Lebanon and Afghanistan. The problem, says Lou Maresca of...                

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Pope Urges Ban on Cluster Bombs

vox-nova.com     May 19, 2008          

From Zenit: MAY 18, 2008 - Benedict XVI has expressed hope that a Dublin conference beginning Monday will ban cluster bombs . . . the Pope expressed the hope that “through the responsibility of all the participants, a strong and credible international instrument will be created” at the Dublin...                

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Daily Star Political News: Ban calls for 'visionary' deal to outlaw cluster bombs

beiruter.com     May 19, 2008          

UN chief Ban Ki-Moon called Monday for a "visionary" global deal to ban cluster bombs, as delegates from over 100 countries opened a conference aimed at outlawing the lethal weapons. The 12-day talks, at Dublin's Croke Park Gaelic sports stadium, is aiming for a wide-ranging pact that would...                

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Dublin hosts conference on banning cluster bombs

nowlebanon.com     May 19, 2008          

Representatives from around 100 countries opened a 12-day conference Monday in a bid to agree a global ban on cluster bombs, one of the most lethal weapons facing civilians caught up in conflict. The talks, at Dublin's Croke Park Gaelic sports stadium, is aiming for a wide-ranging pact that would...                

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Pope encourages conference on cluster bomb ban

independent-bangladesh.com     May 19, 2008          

GENOA, Italy, Sun May 18, (bdnews24.com/Reuters) - Pope Benedict on Sunday said he hoped a Dublin conference on cluster bombs will outlaw the deadly weapons by agreeing on a strong international convention. I hope that, thanks to the responsibility of all the participants, a strong and credible...                

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