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Slovenian journalist: death threats after arms trade trilogy
In Slovenia, a trilogy published between summer 2011 and spring 2012 has exposed the secrets of the arms trade during the Balkans war and the role of the country's politicians in it. It's been an ache in the sides of those in power and with money and interests whom the book denounces. Co-writer Blaz Zgaga, 38, may be in hiding but he won't stay down
united nations, yugoslavia, corruption, international trade, ljubljana, croatia, interview
Trio Joubran: ‘It’s hard to be Palestinian musicians in the world’
Samir, Wissam and Adnan Joubran are international musicians whose performance and perspectives nonetheless remain rooted in their homeland: Palestine. Just before the UN is due to consider Palestine’s official bid to become a UN member as well as a state, we meet the brothers in Paris about how their hopes for their country influences their music
united nations, music, paris, theatre, palestine occupied territory, culture, culture calendar
Question of the week: if the euro dies, will Europe go with it?
Everyone's talking about saving the euro - but is money really the only thing holding us together? That's this week's theme on Europa plus, cafebabel.com's project with German TV channel ZDF. Four young Europeans tell us what they think: add your two (euro) cents at here before Thursday 29 September!
united nations, bologna process, palestine occupied territory, russian federation, euro, european union
Baking a state for Palestine at the United Nations kitchen
64 years ago, the UN granted the Palestinians a state on 43% of the former mandate Palestinian territory. This state never came into being. The bid for this and UN membership will likely take place on 24 September. A divided EU once again shows its reluctance to form a common foreign policy with the member states’ 'for', 'against' and 'wait-and-see' positions
united nations, vote, discrimination, palestine occupied territory, israel, politics, human rights
Libya after Gaddafi: Europe’s Iraq?
The post-Gaddafi era is taking shape around the national transition council, which is currently in control of Tripoli. Uncertainty about the future is already taking hold though, with fears that Libya could become a new Iraq. This time it falls to Europe to avoid repeating the post-Saddam disaster
united nations, italy, libya upraising, euweek, libya, muammar al-gaddafi, riots
UN resolution Libya: Spanish, Polish, Belgian and German media react
France and the UK can strike; the UN security council implements a no-fly zone over Libya as of 17 March. Europeans agree that intervention is the right decision although it took its time to make a decision. Others warn of the unpredictable consequences. Press review
united nations, libya, arab spring, press review, muammar al-gaddafi, revolution, war
Renewable energy: Europe's economic and mythological reign
In January 2009, the interruption of natural gas supplies to 18 European countries due to a spat between Russia and the Ukraine was a chilly wakeup call to the reality of energy dependence. Energy historians and directors explain more
united nations, development, technology, conference, beijing, ecology, green cities
Copenhagen climate: what the EU is being asked to commit billions for
Confused by talk of CO2 concentration and parts per million? In the run up to Copenhagen, what is all the fuss about climate change?
united nations, opinion, netherlands, copenhagen, natural disaster, global europe, barack obama
Moby: free Europe concerts for climate change
'Play4Climate.eu' raises awareness among Europe's youth before the December UN summit in Copenhagen. We chat to the American musician/ activist
united nations, carbon footprint, activism, green, music, copenhagen, youth
Climate change: transatlantic time keeping
In the EU, leaders struggle to commit to one package. In the US, presidential elections breathe priority back into the issue. As Nordic environmental ministers meet in Helsinki on 28 October, a side glance on where the climate sands in the hourglass are turning. An UN summit will be held in December, in the Polish city of Poznan
- Read the special edition Climate change: transatlantic time keeping
- Climate change conference in December: previewing Poznan
- Photos: 'Climate Refugees' from New Orleans to Germany
- Germany leads Europe's wind and solar energy revolution
- Quotes: US-Europe politicians talk climate change
- Notes from an EU science parliament: ten climate friendly energy tips
EU-Darfur conflict: stepping up to the plate
EU defence ministers meet in Portugal on 28 September for the final go-ahead for the deployment of EU troops in Chad and CAR, after the UN approved a resolution on 26 September
united nations, violence, democratisation, north africa, european union, europe, war
Miss Nepal: no world hunger cliche
The 62nd UN general assembly opens on 24 September with a focus on climate change. Famous protestors remind HQ about their 2015 world hunger promises
united nations, nepal, america, united states, foreign policy, world affairs
UNMIKistan
Independent or not, today the people of Kosovo want only one thing: the end of the United Nations’ ‘occupation’ of their territory
united nations, labour, balkans, nationalism, serbia, economy, peacekeeping
Africa: at the end of the Earth
On February 27 the Saharauis celebrate independence day. International aid makes survival possible
united nations, morocco, health, human rights, north africa, world affairs
Interwar Lebanon tightens its belt
In pre-civil war ambience, how are the Lebanese making a living?
united nations, syrian arab republic, baalbek, lebanon, israel, beirut, middle east
Kosovo's future lies within Europe
On Feb 27 in Belgrade, 15, 000 Serbs protested against the UN's plans for independence from Serbia. What do Serbs and Albanians think about Kosovar identity?
united nations, politics, balkans, nationalism, serbia, democratisation, peacekeeping
Iran: Security Council deadline looms
February 21 is the United Nations deadline for Resolution 1737 for Iran to stop its uranium-enrichment programme
united nations, energy, germany, defence, united kingdom, iran islamic republic of, denmark
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