Russian Warship to Visit Panama Naval Base
Destroyer Admiral Chabanenko arrives Friday for a six-day visit at Rodman naval base in port of Balboa at Pacific entrance to Panama Canal, formerly a US naval hub Wed, 03 Dec 2008 20:19:36 +0200
Ecuador's President to Visit Iran
Rafael Correa scheduled to arrive in Tehran Friday to discuss new markets for some of his country's goods, including shrimp, bananas and flowers Thu, 04 Dec 2008 19:42:59 +0200
13 Bodies Found in Western Mexico
Discovery appears to be latest drug-related violence sweeping the country Thu, 04 Dec 2008 23:17:36 +0200
UN bolsters aid efforts in Panama as floods worsen
United Nations humanitarian agencies have stepped up their assistance in Panama, where at least 10 people have been killed and nearly 24,000 others affected by floods and heavy rains and the number of affected areas continues to grow. Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST
Haiti: UN expert urges further progress to strengthen civil and political rights
The independent United Nations expert on the situation of human rights in Haiti has urged the impoverished Caribbean nation to make further progress in ensuring civil and political rights for its citizens, especially with regard to improving its penal system. Sat, 29 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST
Panama: UN food agency provides assistance to thousands of flood victims
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is rushing assistance to about 15,000 people along Panama's Caribbean coast, where floods following a week of heavy rains have destroyed homes, roads and other infrastructure and left locals in urgent need of help. Fri, 28 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST
Haiti: UN mission funds public works projects employing more than 2,000 people
The United Nations peacekeeping mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH) is providing $250,000 to fund two construction projects in the Central Plateau region of Haiti, one of the poorest regions in the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere. Wed, 26 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST
Carbon neutral airline gets on board UN scheme to cut greenhouse gas emissions
The world's first carbon neutral airline, which offsets its harmful gas emissions by investing in ecological projects, has joined a United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) initiative, promoting low-carbon economies and societies, the agency announced today. Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST