Tag: united nations

15 Oct

UN hand-washing day

BBC NEWS | South Asia | Millions mark UN hand-washing day: “Millions of children around the world are marking the United Nations’ first Global Handwashing Day.” (Via BBC.) See also: BBC World Service - Documentaries - Policing the UN: “Policing the UN” Download the podcast from BBC. (Via BBC.)
08 Oct

Serbia’s Kosovo Case Passes at the UN

Serbia’s Kosovo Case Passes at the UN: “The UN General Assembly has approved Serbia’s resolution to seek the International Court of Justice’s opinion on the legality of Kosovo’s independence.” Out of the United Nations 192 members at the General Assembly 77 states voted for the move, 6 against while 74 countries abstained. The resolution questioning the legality [...]