UNITED NATIONS News, Apr 06, 2012

Photos: Syrian Assaults Continue Denver Post AFP PHOTO/YOUTUBE The Joint Special Envoy for Syria, Kofi Annan, waits for the arrival of Major-General Robert Mood from Norway , unseen, prior to a meeting at the European headquarters of the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland, Wednesday, April 4, ... See all stories on this topic »

A pause in fighting allows Syrians to get food, collect their dead in Idlib msnbc.com (blog) President Bashar al-Assad's army has stepped up attacks on rebellious villages with attack helicopters, T72 tanks and heavy artillery despite agreeing to honor the six-point peace plan established by the United Nations. In Damascus, The Associated... See all stories on this topic » msnbc.com (blog)

Colin Powell Turns 75 (PHOTOS) Huffington Post But his career may be defined by his 2003 speech to the United Nations that made the case for war against Iraq. Behind the scenes, Powell had been pushing the Bush Administration to bring other countries into the fold before invading Iraq, ... See all stories on this topic »

11541 red chairs symbolize the victims of the siege of Sarajevo msnbc.com (blog) But note liberals in the United States would not have supported any intervention to stop the slaughter. It took Tony Blair shamming Bill Clinton to get him to act and even then the Anti War crowd objected. All it takes for evil to triumph is for good ... See all stories on this topic » msnbc.com (blog)

Has Foreign Aid Hurt Haiti: An Interview with Mario Joseph Huffington Post With Hurricane Katrina, I saw how the United States treated black people. I would not have thought they would have gone and treated Haitians in the same way. There is also the United Nations and the soldiers. While I think it is a forced occupation, ... See all stories on this topic »

refugees flood into Turkey CNN Until now, the Turkish government has refused offers of assistance from international aid organizations like the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, and has restricted access to the refugee camps. But on Friday, Foreign Minister Davutoglu ... See all stories on this topic »

UN team arrives as Syria grants ICRC aid workers access Arab American News The Joint Special Envoy for Syria, Kofi Annan (L) poses with Major-General Robert Mood of Norway during a meeting at the United Nations in Geneva April 4, 2012. Major-General Mood will head the planning team that is expected to arrive in Damascus very ... See all stories on this topic »

Military family copes with autism Maxwell Gunter Dispatch In 2008 the United Nations General Assembly declared April 2 to be World Autism Awareness Day, and homes around the world featured blue lights in support. Raising awareness is something the Roses embrace. “I'm going to be his No. See all stories on this topic »

Thousands protest in Syria as deaths mount Ninemsn Ankara urged the United Nations and international community to reinforce efforts to aid Syrian refugees after a record 2800 people poured across the border in less than two days, taking the number in Turkey to 23835. An activist on the ground, ... See all stories on this topic »

Five Things to Know Today, April 6 Patch.com Do you have fantastic spring photos you want to share? Upload them in our neighborhood gallery. The weather: The temperature is definitely cooler today, with a high of 68. It will be cloudy most of the day with showers throughout the morning. See all stories on this topic »

America's Tiniest Town Sells for $900K The Mark It's been a critical week for the Syrian regime after Kofi Annan, currently theUnited Nations Arab League envoy, gave the president until April 12th to end all violence between the Syrian Army and rebels. Syrian President Bashar al-Assad agreed to the ... See all stories on this topic »

Mubarak's VP Running For Office in Egypt The Mark It's been a critical week for the Syrian regime after Kofi Annan, currently theUnited Nations Arab League envoy, gave the president until April 12th to end all violence between the Syrian Army and rebels. Syrian President Bashar al-Assad agreed to the ... See all stories on this topic »

Najib's still gun shy despite victories Free Malaysia Today He also won support for his Global Movement of Moderates (GMM) which he first touted during his maiden speech at the 65th United Nations General Assembly two years ago and is now being taken seriously as an alternative means of combating regional ... See all stories on this topic »

Friday news roundup: climate action and water wars High Country News (blog) Arizona's Tea Party, assisted by Republican Senator Judy Burges, have introduced SB 1507, which would bar states, counties and cities from “adopting or implementing the United Nations Rio Declaration on Environment and Development. See all stories on this topic »

Africa: are maternal deaths a 'right to life' issue? Radio Netherlands The new report hails significant progress towards United NationsMillennium goal number five of reducing maternal mortality by three-quarters from 1990 to 2015. But it notes that only six countries, out of 35 target countries worldwide, are on track to ... See all stories on this topic » Radio Netherlands

Mali rebels declare ceasefire after gains Ninemsn In a statement, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Thursday strongly condemned the forcible seizure of power in Mali. Speechless VIDEO: Anchors lost for words as drunk fan interrupts report. Grave mistake VIDEO: Tree lopper gets stuck ... See all stories on this topic »

Torment of Christians must stop BlueRidgeNow.com “In recent years the violent oppression of Christian minorities has become the norm in Muslim-majority nations stretching from West Africa and the Middle East to South Asia and Oceania,” Ayaan Hirsi Ali, a research fellow at the American Enterprise ... See all stories on this topic »

'Pink slime' uproar grinds beef industry Vancouver Sun After critics highlighted the product on social media websites and showed unappetizing photos on television, calling it "pink slime," the nation's leading fast-food chains and supermarkets spurned the product, even though US public health officials ... See all stories on this topic »

Giving Up Freedom for Security – Is It Worth It? Top Secret Writers This is probably due to many Manchester United footballers living there, namely the Rooney's and the Beckham's before them. In such a middle-class, affluent and refined area, why is it that I feel intimidated walking down the CCTV-strewn streets and ... See all stories on this topic »

Mira Sorvino Addresses United Nations About Human Trafficking ... Actress Mira Sorvino addressed members of the United Nations on Tuesday in a bid to put an end to human trafficking. ... Starpulse News 600 ... Mira Sorvino Addresses United Nations About Human Trafficking ... Buzz; Hot List; Photos; Videos; News ... Starpulse Entertainment News

Syria informs UN-Arab League envoy of ... - United Nations UN Logo UN News Centre logo and link back to News Centre home · Home ·Press Room ... Kofi Annan, Joint Special Envoy of the United Nations and the League of Arab States on the Syrian Crisis. UN Photo/Jean-Marc Ferré. 2 April 2012 – ... www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=41688

United Nations-Arab League envoy Kofi Annan ... - Yahoo! News View the photo United Nations-Arab League envoy Kofi Annan on Yahoo!News. Find more photos in our photo galleries. news.yahoo.com/.../united-nations-arab-league-envoy-kofi-an...

Annan's peace plan for Syria under fire - World Watch - CBS News (Credit: AP Photo). (CBS News) UNITED NATIONS -- At the same time that new assaults are being launched against cities in Syria by the government, U.N.-Arab ... www.cbsnews.com/.../annans-peace-plan-for-syria-under-fire/

Violence continues in Syria - UPI.com - United Press International United Nations envoy Kofi Annan prodded Syria to accept a cease-fire plan as... In this handout photograph released by Syria's national news agency SANA, Syrian ... Notorious killer Charles Manson has long gray hair and beard, aphoto ... www.upi.com/Top_News/World.../UPI-45911333203982/

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Mira Sorvino Addresses United Nations About Human Trafficking ... Actress Mira Sorvino addressed members of the United Nations on Tuesday in a bid to put an end ... Starpulse News 600 ... Buzz; Hot List; Photos; Videos;News ... www.starpulse.com/.../mira_sorvino_addresses_united_nations...

Pan-African News Wire: Who Is Kofi Annan?: The United Nations ... The United Nations "Peacekeeper" Handpicked by the CIA ... House, Nairobi, on February 8, 2008., a photo by Pan-African News Wire File Photos on Flickr. panafricannews.blogspot.com/.../who-is-kofi-annan-united-nat...

Mexico violence high on NAFTA summit agenda - United States - NZ ... "Helping to stabilize Mexico - as limited as the United States' options may be,... Send pics, video and tips to nzherald. ... Send us your news tips, photo, video. www.nzherald.co.nz/united-states/news/article.cfm?l_id...

UNITED NATIONS: AP News Alert | Nation | Kentucky.com Report News · Customer Service. Search ... UNITED NATIONS — Annan: Syria says it will complete troop withdrawal from population centers by April 10. www.kentucky.com/2012/04/02/2136437/ap-news-alert.html

Naples Artist Hannah Kandel Selected by the United Nations for ... The United Nations Postal Administration will issue stamps and first day covers on ... SimplifyPR; Naples Daily News; Posted March 30, 2012 at 1:30 p.m., .... Photos of Southwest Florida residents hanging out at local hot spots around town . www.naplesnews.com/.../naples-artist-hannah-kandel-selected-...

UNAMID, World's Largest Peacekeeping Mission, Faces Cuts - News The United Nations and the African Union are reducing the size of their hybrid... Abou Shouk at the outskirts of the Darfur town of el Fasher, Sudan (FilePhoto) ... www.voanews.com/.../UNAMID-Worlds-Largest-Peacekeepin...

IN PICS: Terror chiefs and the million-dollar bounties - Rediff.com ... ... for whom the United States has offered a bounty of $10 million, joining the likes of ... Rediff.com » News » IN PICS: Terror chiefs and the million-dollar bounties ... www.rediff.com/news/slide-show/...1.../20120403.htm

China, Taiwan & Hong Kong United Nations News - World News ... Latest China, Taiwan & Hong Kong United Nations News from World NewsReport. 1 2 3 4 5 ... Photo of baby aborted in China at 9 months in forced ... … :15 53 ... www.einnews.com/news/china-taiwan-hk-un

CENSORED NEWS: Sacred Water: Native Nations Water Rights ... PHOTO:At the Native Nations Water Rights Symposium in Tucson hosted by Red Ink magazine. .... Navajo Nation receives United Nations response on . bsnorrell.blogspot.com/.../sacred-water-native-nations-water.ht...

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TORONTO STAR News, Apr 06, 2012

TARA WALTON/TORONTO STAR Toronto Star Toronto Maple Leafs' Mike Brown battles for the puck with Tampa Bay Lightning Eric Brewer during the first period. Blue Jays season opener Images from Thursday's season opener between the Jays and Indians in Cleveland. A week of religious passion These ... See all stories on this topic »

Wasted: Indians' blow late lead, Blue Jays rally for 7-4 win in 16 innings of ... Minneapolis Star Tribune Cleveland's All-Star closer couldn't protect a three-run lead in the ninth inning, allowing Toronto to tie it and the Blue Jays went on to win the longest opening-day game in the majors leagues, 7-4 in 16 innings over the Indians on Thursday. See all stories on this topic »

Extra Long: Blue Jays rally to beat Indians 7-4 in 16, longest opening-day ... Minneapolis Star Tribune Jose Bautista homered and hit a sacrifice fly for Toronto, which rallied for three runs in the ninth off All-Star closer Chris Perez to force extra innings. Jack Hannahan hit a three-run homer in the second to give Cleveland a 4-0 lead against Ricky ... See all stories on this topic »

Indians blow lead, lose opener to Jays in 16 The Seattle Times By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer Cleveland's All-Star closer couldn't protect a three-run lead in the ninth inning, allowing Toronto to tie it and the Blue Jays went on to win the longest opening-day game in the majors leagues, 7-4 in 16 innings over ... See all stories on this topic »

Police board takes steps to monitor 'carding' of young men Toronto Star Patty Winsa Staff reporter After years of allowing officers to stop and document a disproportionately high number of black residents, the Toronto Police Services Board is finally taking steps to curb the practice. Following a recent series of Star ... See all stories on this topic »

Crime Stoppers in Sault Ste. Marie may get canned thanks to $50000 hole Toronto Star Kenyon Wallace Toronto Star Since 1985, Crime Stoppers in Sault Ste. Marie has helped police recover more than $9 million in stolen property and drugs, driven by more than 22000 tips from the public. But soon local police might have to rely on other ... See all stories on this topic » Toronto Star

Mr. Kent's Tulip, April 6: Flowering magnolias and the Tyrannosaurus Rex Toronto Star Take our tulip quiz VIDEO: Clement Kent's tulips The Toronto Star is following Clement Kent's tulip in a project we are calling Mr. Kent's Tulip. We have installed two garden-friendly cameras in Mr. Kent's garden to chart his tulip's progress, ... See all stories on this topic » Toronto Star

Lightning star Steven Stamkos looking to strike 60 goals against Maple Leafs National Post Tampa Bay Lightning forward Steven Stamkos was preparing to face the Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday night needing only two goals to reach 60 on the season. To frame the accomplishment in adequate technical terminology: It would be kind of a big deal. See all stories on this topic » National Post

Blue Jays win marathon opener in 16 New York Daily News Toronto won 7-4 in 16 innings. Arencibia gets in front of Shin Soo-Choo to prevent him from reaching the mound. CLEVELAND - Everything had gone so smoothly during a sun-soaked season opener for the Indians. Cleveland's All-Star closer couldn't protect... See all stories on this topic » New York Daily News

American Idol recap: Top 8 become top 7 Toronto Star Debra Yeo Toronto Star His hair, his falsetto and the love of Jennifer Lopez could not save him. DeAndre Brackensick got the lowest number of votes on American Idol this week and Lopez was unable to convince fellow judges Randy Jackson and Steven Tyler... See all stories on this topic » Toronto Star

What Toronto can learn from Vancouver on public-private transit Toronto Star Bird spoke recently at the Munk School of Global Affairs in Toronto about her experience managing the $2 billion transit line — which is publicly owned but will be privately operated and maintained for 35 years. In an interview with theStar, ... See all stories on this topic »

Phaneuf nets winner as Maple Leafs top Lightning Chicago Tribune Tim Connolly and Jake Gardiner also scored for Toronto, with Gardiner's goal tying the game late in the third period. Ben Scrivens made 35 saves in the win -- only the Maple Leafs' 10th since the All-Star break (10-17-5). They will finish the regular ... See all stories on this topic »

Northeast: Sulzer a revelation for Sabres Hockey's Future Second Star: Jake Gardiner, D, Toronto Maple Leafs - The 21-year-old has been a rookie sensation for the Maple Leafs. More recently, he's starting to find ways to put up points. He's found his offensive niche in the second half after going scoreless in ... See all stories on this topic » Hockey's Future

Toronto school board turns its budget-balancing knife to administration Toronto Star The Toronto District School Board has already banned all international travel and study tours for staff for one year. According to a confidential document obtained by the Star, the board's chief financial officer has also suggested cuts to professional ... See all stories on this topic »

Campaigner Helene Campbell's double lung transplant a 'success' Windsor Star TORONTO - Helene Campbell, the 20-year-old Ottawa woman whose public-awareness campaign for organ donation attracted the support of pop starJustin Bieber, has finally undergone the double-lung transplant she so desperately needs. See all stories on this topic »

Recap: Toronto vs. Tampa Bay Sacramento Bee Tim Connolly and Jake Gardiner also scored for Toronto, with Gardiner's goal tying the game late in the third period. Ben Scrivens made 35 saves in the win -- only the Maple Leafs' 10th since the All-Star break (10-17-5). They will finish the regular ... See all stories on this topic »

Roundup: Sabres, Stars out of playoffs USA TODAY TORONTO (AP) — Steven Stamkos scored his 59th goal of the season, but Dion Phaneuf scored the game-winner in overtime for the Toronto Maple Leafs in a 3-2 victory against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday night. Stamkos is trying to become the NHL's ... See all stories on this topic » USA TODAY

BSO Performs World Premiere of Overture for 2012 during Star-Spangled... PR Web (press release) Current plans call for Glass' Overture for 2012 to be performed simultaneously on the evening of June 17 by the BSO and by theToronto Symphony Orchestra on Luminato's closing weekend. The Star-Spangled Symphony also includes BSO renditions of ... See all stories on this topic » PR Web (press release)

Toronto stabbing: man pleads guilty to killing construction worker Toronto Star F-35: Auditor General says Conservatives kept Canadians in dark about rising jet price tag The Harper government would have known the cost of... Taking a gamble: What some of us think about a casino The Star talked to Torontonians about their... See all stories on this topic »

Mysterious poll asks what Toronto thinks of a casino, Mayor Rob Ford, some ... Toronto Star David Rider Urban Affairs Bureau Chief A mysterious, apparently massive poll asked Torontonians what they think about a casino in Toronto if it created “thousands of new jobs,” as well as their opinion of Mayor Rob Ford and certain councillors. See all stories on this topic »

Baseball: Toronto Blue Jays beat Cleveland Indians 7-4 in 16 innings ... San Jose Mercury News "If you're going to break records you might as well do it on opening day," said Indians All-Star closer Chris Perez, who was able to show some humor despite allowing the Blue Jays to come back from a 4-1 deficit in the ninth inning. "I feel terrible. See all stories on this topic »

Leafs win, deny Stamkos 60th goal StarPhoenix By Sean Fitz-Gerald, Postmedia News April 5, 2012 The Toronto Maple Leafs salute the fans following a 3-2 overtime win over the Tampa Bay Lightning in their final home game of the season. TORONTO — Swaths of empty seats cut across the lower bowl, ... See all stories on this topic »

Thursday's Three Stars: East, West set; Atkinson nets trick for BJs; Scandella ... Yahoo! Sports (blog) Steven Stamkos scored his 59th goal of the season in the Tampa Bay Lightning's 3-2 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs. Ben Scriven refused to give up 60, and even admitted that was on his mind: "I just didn't want to give up 60. See all stories on this topic » Yahoo! Sports (blog)

Fake Justin Bieber arrested for child luring in Toronto DigitalJournal.com Toronto - A Toronto man has been arrested after allegedly claiming to be popstar Justin Bieber on Facebook for child-luring. The investigation began in the United States and ended in Toronto, Canada. The Toronto Police report that it is alleged that ... See all stories on this topic »

Taking a gamble: What some of us think about a casino Toronto Star Josh Tapper Staff Reporter Related OLG closes slots at racetracks in Fort Erie, Windsor and Sarnia Perkins: There's more honesty at racetracks than at Queen's Park Podcast: Is a Torontocasino a good idea? Opinion: A casino in Toronto is a terrible ... See all stories on this topic » Toronto Star

Steven Stamkos: Will the Tampa Bay Lightning Star Hit the 60-Goal Mark? Bleacher Report That's not to say that the 22-year-old won't feel any pressure on Thursday, playing a short distance from where he grew up when the Lightning face the Maple Leafs in Toronto. The Lightning have played the Maple Leafs three times so far this season. See all stories on this topic » Bleacher Report

Toronto Blue Jays (0-0) at Cleveland Indians (0-0), 3:05 p.m. (ET) Sacramento Bee By Sports Network It's been 19 years since the Toronto Blue Jays have been to the postseason. Some think that drought is almost about to end. Today they lift the lid on their 2012 season, as they visit the Cleveland Indians in the opener of a ... See all stories on this topic »

Keshia Chante and Tara Oram to judge 'The Next Star' CTV.ca TORONTO — R&B/pop singer Keshia Chante and country starTara Oram have signed on as judges and mentors for the upcoming season of YTV's talent show "The Next Star." Record label executive Mark Spicoluk will also be on the judging panel for season 5 of ... See all stories on this topic » CTV.ca

Buffalo Sabres to face Toronto in Stainley Cup finals Bizjournals.com (blog) The Sabres finished just a tad short of making the regular playoffs, while the Leafs, after establishing a 25-19-5 record at the All-Star break, quickly spiraled downward from that point on. Which brings us the Stainley Cup, dedicated to crowning the ... See all stories on this topic »

Roundup: Sabres, Stars out of playoffs Reno Gazette-Journal TORONTO (AP) — Steven Stamkos scored his 59th goal of the season, but Dion Phaneuf scored the game-winner in overtime for the Toronto Maple Leafs in a 3-2 victory against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday night. Stamkos is trying to become the NHL's ... See all stories on this topic »

City of Toronto union talks: City news conference ... - Toronto Star With a “small number” of issues left on the table, talks between the City ofToronto and the union representing its 23000 inside workers appeared on the verge of ... www.thestar.com/.../1151498--city-of-toronto-union-talks-key...

Toronto News: Star's Jesse McLean wins Goff Penny award and ... Toronto Star reporter Jesse McLean wins top honours for investigative and foreign reporting. www.thestar.com/.../1154559--star-s-jesse-mclean-wins-goff-p...

Toronto News: Earth Hour Toronto 2012: Power use ... - Toronto Star From private parties, to concerts in the dark and candlelight dinners, people across the city and GTA mark Earth Hour. www.thestar.com/.../1154841--earth-hour-toronto-2012-powe...

Toronto News: Best and worst GTA hospitals: Toronto ... - Toronto Star For the first time, patients can do an online search to find out how medical care at their local hospital compares to others across Canada. www.thestar.com/.../1156601--toronto-area-hospitals-lag-in-p...

Toronto News: Visit virtual AGO via Google Art Project ... - Toronto Star Sole Canadian gallery in effort will let public zoom in and “see the brushstrokes” on Emily Carr creations and more. www.thestar.com/.../1155631--visit-virtual-ago-via-google-art...

Toronto News: Students compete for paper plane ... - Toronto Star To keep a paper plane aloft, it takes the right blend of folding and throwing techniques. www.thestar.com/.../1155658--students-compete-for-paper-pla...

Toronto News: Mayor Rob Ford cracks down on off ... - Toronto Star Toronto Mayor Rob Ford has ordered a crackdown on off-leash dogs. www.thestar.com/.../1155364--toronto-mayor-rob-ford-cracks...

Canada News: Miss Universe Canada yanks ... - Toronto Star The Miss Universe Canada organizers say Jenna Talackova is a “real girl,” but the Vancouver native will not compete in this year's Miss Universe Canada ... www.thestar.com/.../1151386--miss-universe-canada-yanks-tra...

Toronto News: Shooting during Young Jeezy show at ... - Toronto Star A crowded nightclub was cleared out after a young man was shot at a hip-hop concert early Thursday morning. www.thestar.com/.../1156954--shooting-during-young-jeezy-s...

Toronto News: Homebuyers sue over an unhappy ... - Toronto Star Forgo a home inspection and you may pay the price; one couple's garage troubles are a prime example. www.thestar.com/.../1153815--homebuyers-sue-over-an-unha...

Vintage Toronto Ads: Good News from Jim Curran | culture | Torontoist Source: the Toronto Star, June 1, 1970. ... During his undergrad career, he was part of CFRB's “Good News” program for budding journalists, which we covered ... torontoist.com/.../vintage-toronto-ads-good-news-from-jim-cu...

Titanic 3D review: The ship still sinks — but 3D... - Toronto.com Toronto.com Movies Review Titanic 3D review: The ship still sinks — but 3D finally ... preview screening Monday attest to the enduring impact of the star- crossed, .... Be in the know about the latest news on events, dining out, nightlife and more! www.toronto.com/.../721076--titanic-3d-review-the-ship-still-s...

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Toronto News: Woman arrested for assault based on ... - Toronto Star An artist was falsely charged with assault based solely on a Facebook photo and a generic description offered to police by the victim's boyfriend. www.thestar.com/.../1156811--woman-arrested-for-assault-bas...

Toronto Star: Little Mosque on the Prairie: concept was bigger than ... Before Little Mosque on the Prairie premiered on CBC in 2007, there were strategic meetings to discuss marketing and promotion. www.pewforum.org/.../Toronto-Star--Little-Mosque-on-the-Pr...

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