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World in denial about trafficking, says UN
Many of the world's governments are in denial about the extent and seriousness of human trafficking in which women are often significant offenders, according to a report by the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC).
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Mary Dejevsky: America to change policy in Afghanistan
Monday, 9 February 2009
The Obama administration is comprehensively rethinking America’s approach to Afghanistan. At the top of the new list of objectives is “striving to secure and serve” the population.
Biden offers Iran incentive to drop nuclear project
Sunday, 8 February 2009
President Obama had whetted European appetites for some welcome changes in US foreign policy when he said in his inaugural address that US leadership was back. Yesterday, in a keenly awaited speech in Munich, his Vice-President, Joe Biden, set out to show just how comprehensive those changes could be. His message was one of co-operation, consultation and openness to new ideas.
UK and US put Iran at heart of the agenda
Wednesday, 4 February 2009
In Hillary Clinton's first meeting as Secretary as State with David Miliband, she emphasises a co-operative foreign strategy
Bittersweet moment for gushing diplomats
Wednesday, 4 February 2009
It was a poignant moment for British diplomats, as they listened to Hillary Clinton sing the praises of her "friend" David Miliband.
Russia calls off plan for missiles in Europe
Thursday, 29 January 2009
Kremlin move encourages President Obama to reconsider ambitious plans for 'Son of Star Wars' missile shield
UN nuclear chief boycotts BBC over Gaza appeal
Thursday, 29 January 2009
The head of the UN nuclear agency has cancelled interviews with the BBC over its refusal to air a charity appeal for victims of the Gaza conflict.
EU divided over taking in detainees when terror camp closes
Tuesday, 27 January 2009
Stance on Guantanamo set to test relations with Obama administration
Is Afghanistan going to be Obama's Iraq?
Sunday, 25 January 2009
The US could find itself isolated as the conflict goes on
Obama ready to cut Karzai adrift as patience runs out
Friday, 23 January 2009
As support for the Afghan leader wanes, rivals go to Washington for meeting with the new President
The special relationship: Brown faces battle for new President's ear
Wednesday, 21 January 2009
In public, Gordon Brown pays tribute to the outgoing George Bush for fighting global terrorism. In private, most British ministers could not wait to see the back of him. "The worst US President in history," snapped one cabinet minister.
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