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UN holds dialogues to examine racism in its ranks
In a recent address during an event for UN staff, Secretary-General António Guterres underscored the need to confront racism within the world body, initiating a series of discussions on the subject. “Racism challenges every government, every society, and every organization—including our own,” he stated. “Let me be very clear: racism has no place in the United Nations.” The UN, which turned...
No handshake–but can Iran-U.S. relations shift?
UNITED NATIONS (FinalCall.com) - An anticipated handshake between U.S. President Barack Obama and Iranian President Hassan Rouhani didn't happen, but tweets and positive statements renewed hope the two countries might move toward better relations. The excitement around the 68th General Assembly at the United Nations–where President Obama and President Rouhani did not meet–was given a cold chill Sept. 30 by...
Lessons from Philly’s growing African, Caribbean community and how it has developed, carved out its place over the years
The City of Philadelphia, long a home to successive generations of people of African origin, in recent years has witnessed a new population arriving from the Caribbean and the continent of Africa. As sociologist W.E.B. Dubois chronicled in his landmark 1899 sociological study “The Philadelphia Negro,” Philadelphia has been home to different Black groups from immigrants and migrants to African...
Sanctions do more harm than good
AFRICA WATCH The sanctions concept has been around a long time. According to Foreign Policy global news publication, sanctions have a long history of use by nation states blockading their enemies, or by those that have come under the sway of Western imperialist powers. A case can be made, that for Africans and Africans of the Diaspora this form of...
Reaction to Malaysian Prime Ministers remarks highlights split in world views
Malaysian Prime Minister's address to OIC (FCN) UNITED NATIONS (FinalCall.com) - Dr. Mahathir Mohamad, the 77-year-old Malaysian prime minister, said the global reaction, including criticism from international leaders to his remarks at a summit of Islamic nations shows that he was on target. In an interview with the Bangkok Post on October 22, Dr. Mohamad said he would stand by his...
In Egypt, government and poor struggle with troubled economy
CAIRO—A group of women stands in front of a vegetable vendor at a street market in one of Cairo’s oldest neighborhoods, yelling in frustration. “Every day there are new prices,” one said. “When will this war end?” another shouted, cradling a baby in her arms. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, now in its second year, has pushed up food and energy prices worldwide,...
U.S. lawmakers unhappy with UN response to Haiti cholera epidemic
UNITED NATIONS (FinalCall.com) - This world body continues to deny any liability for illness and deaths caused by the 2011 spread of cholera experts say UN peacekeepers brought to Haiti and has yet to respond to a letter from 19 members of the U.S. Congress demanding an acknowledgement of its responsibility. “As congressional friends of the people of Haiti, we...
Iran’s FM Zarif discusses latest regional developments with Turkmenistan officials, wraps up Central Asian tour
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has met with top Turkmen officials in Ashgabat, where they discussed the latest regional and bilateral developments. Mr. Zarif, concluding his Central Asian tour, met on April 8 with his Turkmen counterpart, Rasit Meredow, during which he praised Tehran-Ashgabat political, economic and cultural relations as positive. The Iranian foreign minister underlined the necessity of boosting the...
Extreme Israeli group takes root in U.S. with fundraising bid
JERUSALEM—An Israeli group raising funds for Jewish extremists convicted in some of the country’s most notorious hate crimes is collecting tax-exempt donations from Americans, according to findings by The Associated Press and the Israeli investigative platform Shomrim. The records in the case suggest that Israel’s far-right is gaining a new foothold in the United States. The amount of money raised through...
Burkina Faso’s prime minister resigns amid security crisis
Burkina Faso’s Prime Minister Christophe Dabire has resigned amid a security crisis and protests calling for a government reshuffle. President Roch Marc Christian Kabore accepted Dabire’s resignation and that of his cabinet on Dec. 8. Members of the outgoing government will maintain their posts until the establishment of a new government, however. The president in November stressed the need for a “stronger” cabinet on...