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BBC News with Jonathan Izzard.
Hillary Clinton has outlined the foreign policy aims of the incoming United States government, speaking of the need for what she called "smart power" where diplomacy takes the lead and military force is used as a last resort. Addressing at Senate Foreign Affairs Committee hearing to confirm her as Barack Obama's Secretary of State, Mrs. Clinton saidAmerica
"Now in 2009, the clear lesson of the last 20 years is that we must both combat the threats and seize the opportunities of our interdependence. And to be effective in doing so, we must build a world with more partners and fewer adversaries.America cannot solve the most pressing problems on our own, and the world cannot solve them without America
The United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child has accusedIsrael of showing a manifest disrespect for the protection of children during its offensive in the Gaza
"It is not negotiable that a medical mission in such a conflict has to be protected. Wounded people, they cannot wait for days, or even many hours to be evacuated and cared for."
The European Union has toldRussia it's disappointed that little gas has flowed through Ukraine to the rest of Europe today despite an agreement to resume deliveries. The European Commission President, Jose Manuel Barroso, also complained about the limited access given to EU observers monitoring the pipelines. From Brussels , Ben Shore
"It wasn't supposed to be like this. No gas is flowing, the monitors who are supposed to inject a degree of trust into proceedings haven't been given access to the actual gas control rooms in eitherRussia or Ukraine Ukraine
An international campaign group, Physicians for Human Rights, has accused the Zimbabwean government of failing in its most basic duty to protect the health of its people. The group said President Robert Mugabe's government was responsible for the collapse ofZimbabwe Zimbabwe
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A research institute in the Kenyan capital,Nairobi I nternational C enter for Tropical Agriculture says the project will combine satellite data with on-the-ground research to create a detailed online map of soils in Sub-Sahara Africa . The map will help identify areas where farmers need help to preserve and improve soil fertility to boost food production.
The Chairman of theUnited States London
Mr. Bernanke said that measures already taken have probably prevented a global financial meltdown which would have left the world economy in far worse condition than it is today. But more is likely to be needed, including perhaps extra government funds to strengthen the banks. Mr. Bernanke also revived the idea of government purchases of problem assets from financial firms, something which was considered last year, but not pursued. He said that the stimulus being considered by President-elect Obama could provide a boost, but he said it’s unlikely to promote a lasting recovery unless the financial system is strengthened.
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An Asian-born friend of the heir to the British throne has defended the Prince of Wales over his use of the nickname, Sooty. The man, Kolin Dhillon, said Prince Charles was not a racist and the nickname was used with affection. Mr.Dhillon also said that Prince's sons, William and Harry, had always been respectful towards him. Prince Harry has also apologized for referring to a fellow soldier as "our little Paki friend".
BBC News.
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BBC News with Jonathan Izzard.
Hillary Clinton has outlined the foreign policy aims of the incoming United States government, speaking of the need for what she called "smart power" where diplomacy takes the lead and military force is used as a last resort. Addressing at Senate Foreign Affairs Committee hearing to confirm her as Barack Obama's Secretary of State, Mrs. Clinton said
"Now in 2009, the clear lesson of the last 20 years is that we must both combat the threats and seize the opportunities of our interdependence. And to be effective in doing so, we must build a world with more partners and fewer adversaries.
The United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child has accused
"It is not negotiable that a medical mission in such a conflict has to be protected. Wounded people, they cannot wait for days, or even many hours to be evacuated and cared for."
The European Union has told
"It wasn't supposed to be like this. No gas is flowing, the monitors who are supposed to inject a degree of trust into proceedings haven't been given access to the actual gas control rooms in either
An international campaign group, Physicians for Human Rights, has accused the Zimbabwean government of failing in its most basic duty to protect the health of its people. The group said President Robert Mugabe's government was responsible for the collapse of
World News from the BBC.
A research institute in the Kenyan capital,
The Chairman of the
Mr. Bernanke said that measures already taken have probably prevented a global financial meltdown which would have left the world economy in far worse condition than it is today. But more is likely to be needed, including perhaps extra government funds to strengthen the banks. Mr. Bernanke also revived the idea of government purchases of problem assets from financial firms, something which was considered last year, but not pursued. He said that the stimulus being considered by President-elect Obama could provide a boost, but he said it’s unlikely to promote a lasting recovery unless the financial system is strengthened.
The
An Asian-born friend of the heir to the British throne has defended the Prince of Wales over his use of the nickname, Sooty. The man, Kolin Dhillon, said Prince Charles was not a racist and the nickname was used with affection. Mr.Dhillon also said that Prince's sons, William and Harry, had always been respectful towards him. Prince Harry has also apologized for referring to a fellow soldier as "our little Paki friend".
BBC News.
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