International Summits

Overzealous Lamy also to blame for WTO talks collapse

tradeobservatory.org     5 hrs ago   1 related          

GENEVA: The usual blame game continues over the collapse of the WTO mini-ministerial. The US is blaming India and China, particularly India, for adopting a rigid stance on special safeguard mechanisms (SSM) and the developing...                    

HIV/AIDS: Time to base public policy on rights

choike.org     2 hrs ago   5 related          

Preaching abstinence to the young has not worked, nor has sex work been eradicated. Experts gathered in Mexico City for the 17th International AIDS Conference say it is time to put public policies under the microscope and see...                    

Africa: World's Largest Aids Conference Calls for Universal Action Now

allafrica.com     15 hrs ago   20 related          

HIV/AIDS is the focus of world attention for scientists, policymakers, activists and patients as the 17th International AIDS conference meets in Mexico City August 3-8 and the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS)...                    

UN goal for HIV drug access won't be reached by all: experts (AFP)

health.yahoo.com     13 hrs ago   1 related          

Speaking on the sidelines of the International AIDS Conference, Global Fund chief Michel Kazatchkine (seen here in June) and UNAIDS head Peter Piot said they believed countries still stood by the fast-approaching 2010 target,...                    

17th Annual Education NZ International Conference

newzealandnews.net     20 hrs ago          

Thursday, 7 August 2008, 9:56 am Speech: New Zealand Government Hon Pete Hodgson Minister for Tertiary Education Embargoed until 10.15am Speech 17th Annual Education NZ International Conference Thank you for the opportunity to...                    

U.S. threatens 'punitive' action against Iran

cnn.com     yesterday   131 related          

Iran may face "punitive" action over latest nuclear developments, officials say White House spokesman says latest response from Iran insufficient Western powers have offered incentives for cutback in Tehran's nuclear plan...                    

US seeks 'punitive' measures against Iran (AFP)

yahoo.com     yesterday   4 related          

BRUSSELS (AFP) - The United States on Wednesday called for "punitive" measures against Iran over its reponse to the international offer to persuade it to freeze its nuclear programme. The threat came ahead of new talks between...                    

Gay, bisexual men still at high risk for HIV-study

news4sites.com     yesterday   6 related          

By Tan Ee Lyn MEXICO CITY, Aug 4 (Reuters) - Men who have sex with men are 19 times more likely to be infected with HIV than the general population, yet are ignored in many countries, an AIDS group said in a study released on...                    

Open door policy best for EU

kyivpost.com     yesterday          

It is now a familiar line among commentators to point out that Ukraine’s post-Orange European Union prospects are ironically being delayed by political struggles between Western-leaning factions. But, the EU itself is in the...                    

TOKYO SEES PEACE BUT SOVIET FORCE IS STILL ATTACKING

freerepublic.com     yesterday          

TOKYO SEES PEACE BUT SOVIET FORCE IS STILL ATTACKING Japanese Expect an Attempt to Seize Changkufeng Zone Before Accord Is Reached ONLY ARTILLERY IS ACTIVE Some Moscow Circles Believe Litvinoff Gave Japan Way to Retreat...                    

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