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UN missions anthrax scare may be a hoax

WABC-TV New York - 43 minutes ago

NYPD says tests show no danger in the white powder mailed to three UN missions.

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Gateway to the UN System''s Work on Climate Change - Gateway to the UN System''s Work on Climate Change
United Nations - Mon Nov 9, 3:00 pm ET
"Copenhagen can and must be the turning point in the international fight against climate change," said Yvo de Boer, Executive Secretary of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change.
Colombia turns to UN, OAS after Venezuela war talk
Reuters via Yahoo! News - Sun Nov 8, 10:18 pm ET
Colombia said on Sunday it will appeal to the U.N. Security Council and the OAS after Hugo Chavez, the fiery leftist president of neighboring Venezuela, ordered his army to prepare for war in order to assure peace.
Climate finance hits snag before key UN summit
AFP via Yahoo! News - Sun Nov 8, 4:05 pm ET
The G20 talked big but delivered little on climate finance, campaigners said Sunday, as the clock ticks down to the UN's key Copenhagen summit in just one month's time.
Today's Burning Question: Quirky Un-Turkey
Boise Weekly - Mon Nov 9, 7:19 pm ET
With Turkey Day lurking just around the corner, those opposed to gobbling up gobblers, like Questionland user Charles B. , are starting to talk un-turkey. In a recent post, he asked: "Alternatives to turkey? I like all the stuff that comes with the turkey, even the gravy. But the turkey itself is booooring at best. Are there any good substitutes? I don't care if they are vegetarian or not. I ...
UN sites in 'thrax scare
New York Post - 38 minutes ago
Forty people underwent precautionary decontamination last night after a suspicious white powder was mailed to the Midtown diplomatic outposts of three countries. There were no reported injuries in what officials suspect was an elaborate hoax. The ...
UN guard from Miami killed in Afghanistan hailed as hero
Sun-Sentinel - Mon Nov 9, 7:19 am ET
MIAMI (AP) — A United Nations security guard from Miami who died fighting Taliban attackers at a hotel in Afghanistan is being hailed as a hero by top U.N. staff for the lives he and another guard helped save.
Students take on roles of countries to debate global issues at Model UN
The Lewistown Sentinel - Tue Nov 10, 1:04 am ET
HUNTINGDON - When it comes to politics, there usually is more than meets the eye. Students from Mifflin and Juniata county high schools opened their eyes to new viewpoints during the 11th annual Model United Nations Conference, held Monday at Juniata College in Huntingdon. "It makes you think about what countries other than the U.S.
UN: Gaza needs construction material before winter
AP via Yahoo! News - Mon Nov 9, 11:32 am ET
Thousands of Gaza Palestinians left homeless by an Israeli invasion face a cold and rainy winter unless Israel allows building supplies in, a senior U.N. official said Monday.
UN envoy Eide confident of international support
EARTHtimes.org - Mon Nov 9, 11:50 am ET
Oslo - UN special envoy to Afghanistan Kai Eide on Monday said his position was not under threat despite reports of growing tension with Afghan President Hamid Karzai. I feel secure. I have the full support of the international community, Eide was ...
India's environment minister under fire over glaciers
AFP via Yahoo! News - 1 hour 31 minutes ago
India's environment minister came under fire Tuesday from scientists for denying climate change was causing Himalayan glaciers to melt and disputing the work of the UN's top global warming body.
Stoneham Drilling Trust (TSX:SDG.UN) Announces Financial Results for the Third Quarter Ended September 30, 2009
Marketwire - Mon Nov 9, 9:06 am ET
CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - Nov. 9, 2009) - NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO UNITED STATES NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES. Stoneham Drilling Trust ("Stoneham" or the "Trust") (TSX:SDG.UN) announces reduced revenue, operating margins and rig utilization due to depressed industry conditions. /T/ FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS Three months ended Nine months ended September 30 ...
Statement by N.R. Narayana Murthy, UN Foundation Board Member and Chief Mentor of Infosys Technologies Limited, on ...
PRWeb via Yahoo! News - Mon Nov 9, 8:00 am ET
N.R. Narayana Murthy, UN Foundation Board Member and Chief Mentor of Infosys Technologies Limited, issued the following statement today, in response to the editorial issued by the Indian Academy of Pediatrics, urging action in India for full Measles vaccination.
Debate over UN Gaza report
The Justice - 2 hours 10 minutes ago
Last Thursday's forum dealt with issues related to the U.N.'s report on war crimes during the Gaza War.
UCLA hosts Model UN conference
The Daily Bruin - Mon Nov 9, 5:23 am ET
High school students from California, Arizona, Washington and Mexico donned their suits and created solutions for international problems at the 17th Annual Los Angeles Model United Nations Conference hosted by UCLA’s chapter this weekend.
Clinton says nuclear race not in Iran's interest
AFP via Yahoo! News - Tue Nov 10, 12:22 am ET
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said pursuing nuclear weapons was not in Iran's own interest as she pressed Tehran to accept a UN-backed deal.
UN secretary-general heads to Washington deal to push climate change deal
Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune - Mon Nov 9, 5:37 pm ET
People of the world, there is not such thing as man-made climate change. I can see taking care our our natural resources but again we … read more cannot control the climate.
World Cereal Output Forecast Raised by FAO on Wheat (Update1)
Bloomberg - 10 minutes ago
Nov. 10 (Bloomberg) -- World cereal production will reach 2.234 billion metric tons this year, more than forecast in July on a bigger-than-expected wheat crop, the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization said.
Markey: Approve Cape Wind before UN meeting
Cape Cod Times - Mon Nov 9, 6:58 pm ET
U.S. Rep. Edward Markey, D-Mass., placed his support behind the proposed Nantucket Sound wind farm in a letter to Interior Secretary Ken Salazar Markey pushed for approval of the project before the Dec. 7 Climate Change Conference.
Ottumwa Debate team competes for UN
KTVO Kirksville - Mon Nov 9, 10:33 pm ET
The Ottumwa debate team took a step towards an international competition Monday night.
UN Security Council urges new Afghan government to improve security and fight corruption
Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune - Sat Nov 7, 12:03 am ET
UNITED NATIONS - The U.N. Security Council joined calls Friday on Afghan President Hamid Karzai to fight corruption, with Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon calling the country's political situation "delicate" following deeply flawed elections.

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