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New U.N. agency for women
And it's about time!
Chris Colin Nov 10, 2006
What else we're reading
Madonna in Malawi, the war on children, cat poop affects babies' sex and more!
Carol Lloyd Oct 12, 2006
No peacekeepers, no peace
As violence in Darfur mounts, and the African Union mission is set to expire, will the U.N. send in the blue helmets?
By Katharine Mieszkowski Sep 15, 2006
Madame Secretary-General?
Even with Annan's support, this year -- the U.Ns 61st -- may not be the year of the woman.
Lynn Harris Sep 13, 2006
Revoltin' Bolton
Returned to face the Senate that failed to confirm him the first time, U.N. ambassador John Bolton could barely contain his contempt.
By Michael Scherer Jul 28, 2006
U.N. report: Iraq on 100 dead a day
The equivalent of a 9/11 in the United States every two and a half days.
Tim Grieve Jul 18, 2006
Is Darfur still doomed?
The peace agreement was a key step, but ending the genocide demands bigger strides by the U.N. -- and the U.S.
By Jill Savitt May 15, 2006
Murder from Darfur to Cairo
At a Sudanese refugee camp, I witnessed the desperation behind the protests -- and eventual slaughter -- of African refugees in Egypt.
By David Morse Jan 13, 2006
John Bolton to U.N. high commissioner: Shut up
An outburst from the undiplomatic diplomat.
Tim Grieve Dec 8, 2005
40 million and climbing
The rate of HIV infection worldwide is still on the rise, with Asia particularly at risk, the U.N. reports.
By Sarah Boseley and Randeep Ramesh Nov 22, 2005
Why women matter
Some Iraq warriors insist women's rights can wait until later, but democracy and development flourish when women are treated as equals.
By Nancy Soderberg Aug 31, 2005
Bully for you
With Capitol Hill freshly vacated, Bush installed U.N.-hating John Bolton as ambassador to the U.N. If Democrats really were partisan hacks, they'd rejoice that the president chose this incompetent ideologue to sell his foreign policies.
By Ian Williams Aug 2, 2005
A hollow justification for a recess appointment
The president says the United States can't wait any longer to have a "permanent" representative to the United Nations.
Tim Grieve Aug 1, 2005
A recess appointment for Bolton
He couldn't get through the Senate, and he lied about the investigation into the Iraq-Niger connection. But you can call him Mr. Ambassador.
Tim Grieve Aug 1, 2005
Withdraw the Bolton nomination!
The world's too dangerous a place to put in the hands of this incompetent, force-addicted ideologue.
By Joe Conason Jul 1, 2005
Bolton in limbo
President Bush may have to exercise a nuclear option of his own to get his controversial nominee into the United Nations.
By David Paul Kuhn Jun 21, 2005
Divided on the United Nations
A riff between the White House and conservative House Republicans on how to bring about reform at the U.N.
Mark Follman Jun 16, 2005
Souring on the Bolton situation
Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist is starting to sound a bit desperate over Bush's stalled U.N. nominee. But Democrats aren't wavering.
Page Rockwell Jun 14, 2005
The Middle East's real problem: The mafia
How can democracy take root in countries run by capi di tutti capi? And after the Iraq debacle, can Bush really be considering making Syria, too, an offer it can't refuse?
By Ferry Biedermann Jun 11, 2005
Still battling over Bolton
The standoff continues between Senate Dems and the Bush White House -- and House Republicans angle for another way to cow the U.N.
Page Rockwell Jun 10, 2005
The nuclear bully
The Bush administration tried and failed to strong-arm the rest of the world on nukes. As a result, the chances of runaway proliferation are higher than they've been in decades.
By Ian Williams Jun 1, 2005
"There's just no way I can walk away"
A professor urges action on Darfur, saying the U.S. should be embarrassed about declaring the violence genocide while doing so little to stop it.
By Julia Scott May 17, 2005
Iraq and the damage done
Where the war on terrorism now meets the war on drugs.
Mark Follman May 13, 2005
The good news about Bolton
Even if he's ultimately confirmed, those who spoke out against him have signaled to the world that he doesn't represent all Americans -- and ensured he won't wield a big stick.
By Ian Williams May 13, 2005
Schizo over Bolton?
Republican George Voinovich of Ohio won't back Bolton with a key vote in committee; he wants the full GOP-controlled Senate to decide.
Mark Follman May 12, 2005
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