UN conference to help countries adapt to global warming, share climate informationGENEVA — As nations negotiate tough decisions on cutting greenhouse gases, the United Nations is holding a separate conference on coping with more floods, droughts and other effects of climate change already assured. Guy von Dardel, who campaigned for his half-brother Raoul Wallenberg, dies in Geneva, age 90GENEVA — Guy von Dardel, a particle physicist who sought for years to find his half-brother Raoul Wallenberg in Soviet imprisonment, died Friday at his home in Geneva. He was 90. World Health Organization says swine flu cases going down in Southern HemisphereGENEVA — The World Health Organization said Friday that swine flu infections are declining in the Southern Hemisphere as its seasonal flu period comes to an end and the pandemic shifts back north. UN, Red Cross warn of escalating conflict in northern Yemen between gov’t and Shiite rebelsGENEVA — The United Nations and the Red Cross warned Tuesday about an escalating conflict in northern Yemen between government forces and Shiite rebels that has already driven 120,000 people from their homes and is spreading to other provinces. UAE charity funds Iftar programmes in SwitzerlandGENEVA - The permanent mission of United Arab Emirates (UAE) at the UN office here is hosting Iftar programmes for the Muslim community in Switzerland. Swiss president defends his apology to Libya in dispute over arrest of Gadhafi’s sonBERN, Switzerland — Swiss President Hans-Rudolf Merz defended his apology to Libya for the arrest of Moammar Gadhafi’s son, saying Friday it was the only way to secure the release of two Swiss citizens detained by Tripoli. UNHCR ’shocked’ by accounts of neglect for African migrants left adrift in the MediterraneanGENEVA — The U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees is “shocked” over reports of neglect from five African migrants who survived for three weeks in the Mediterranean Sea before being rescued by Italian authorities. Survivors told Italian authorities that up to 75 others died at sea. UN weather agency reports a ‘weak to moderate’ El Nino has developed in the Pacific OceanGENEVA — A “weak to moderate” El Nino weather system has developed in the tropical Pacific Ocean and could create unusual weather patterns around the world through March, a U.N. agency said Wednesday. US to announce details Wednesday of deal with Swiss government in UBS tax evasion caseGENEVA — The United States will release details Wednesday on its agreement with Switzerland to end their tax evasion dispute involving UBS AG, a U.S. treasury spokeswoman said. Aid groups say their staff increasingly in the firing-line in conflict and crisisGENEVA — Aid groups were joining together Wednesday to highlight the growing danger their staff members face in crisis zones around the world, where kidnappings and killings of humanitarian workers are on the rise. WHO says anti-flu drug gets an extra 2 years of storage timeGENEVA — Health officials have told governments they can keep Tamiflu for longer to help fight the swine flu pandemic. Liechtenstein prince invokes Holocaust to defend bank secrecy rules, angers German JewsGENEVA — Liechtenstein’s reigning prince has angered German Jews by invoking the Holocaust to defend his country’s banking secrecy. Liechtenstein prince angers German Jews by invoking Holocaust to defend bank secrecy rulesGENEVA — Liechtenstein’s reigning prince has angered German Jews by invoking the Holocaust to defend his country’s banking secrecy laws, drawing sharp reactions Monday. UN torture expert says there are credible accounts that Iran opposition tortured in prisonGENEVA — A U.N. anti-torture investigator said Thursday he has received credible claims that Iranian protesters detained after the June 12 presidential elections were abused in prison. UN chief on 60th anniversary of Geneva Conventions urges protection of civilians in conflictsUNITED NATIONS — Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon marked the 60th anniversary of the Geneva Conventions on Wednesday with a plea to all countries to take steps to ensure that civilians and other non-combatants are protected during armed conflicts. Switzerland, US agree to deal on UBSGENEVA - The US and Swiss governments have reached an agreement in the case against UBS over charges of tax fraud, a US government attorney said Wednesday. US wins blockbuster WTO ruling that could offer American companies new business in ChinaGENEVA — The World Trade Organization backed the United States Wednesday in a major trade battle with China, issuing a ruling that could ease tight controls and open markets for U.S. makers of everything from DVDs to books and music downloads. Food and drink maker Nestle posts 2.7 percent fall in first-half net profit as sales slipGENEVA — Nestle SA, the world’s biggest food and drink maker, reported Wednesday a 2.7 percent fall in first-half net profit as the recession hurt consumer demand and divestments and a stronger Swiss franc weighed on sales. Chinese foreign minister criticizes US plans for missile shield, foresees arms race in spaceGENEVA — China’s Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi called Wednesday for international diplomacy to avert an “arms race in outer space.” Nestle reports small dip in salesGENEVA - Nestle, the world’s largest food company, reported Wednesday a decline in sales of 1.5 percent, dropping to 52.3 billion Swiss francs ($48.3 billion) in the first half of 2009. Red Cross says Geneva Conventions survived ‘difficult phase’ caused by US-led war on terrorGENEVA — The Geneva Conventions on warfare have survived a difficult phase since the 2001 attacks on the United States followed by the U.S.-led war on terror, the president of the International Committee of the Red Cross said Tuesday. Particle collider a year on: Black hole or crucial to understanding the universe?GENEVA —When launched to great fanfare nearly a year ago, some feared the Large Hadron Collider would create a black hole that would suck in the world. It turns out the Hadron may be the black hole. CERN: damaged atom smasher will restart at half energy, but a new repair pause is neededGENEVA — When launched to great fanfare nearly a year ago, some feared the Large Hadron Collider would create a black hole that would destroy the world. The world’s largest scientific machine, built at a cost of $10 billion, has worked only nine days and has yet to smash an atom. Thank you, Lord, that’s enough: Swiss near Europe’s largest glacier no longer pray it shrinksGENEVA — Villagers from deeply Roman Catholic south Switzerland have for centuries offered a sacred vow to God to protect them from the advancing ice mass of the Great Aletsch glacier. WHO says swine flu deaths surge to at least 1,154 _ up from 816 only a week agoGENEVA — The World Health Organization said Tuesday that 1,154 swine flu victims have died since the virus emerged in April. Xstrata posts 77 percent fall in first-half profit, still seeks merger with Anglo AmericanXstrata posts 77 pct fall in first-half profit GENEVA — Mining company Xstrata PLC said net profit fell 77 percent in the first six months of the year as a result of lower commodity prices, and reiterated that its merger offer to rival Anglo American PLC would be “highly compelling” to both sets of shareholders. WTO launches formal investigation of US ban on Chinese chicken productsGENEVA — The World Trade Organization launched a formal investigation Friday of the United States’ ban on Chinese poultry, after the Asian country alleged that Washington was fundamentally breaking global commerce rules. Rise in Afghan civilian deaths; 1,013 killed in 2009: UNGENEVA - Afghan civilian deaths in the first six months of 2009 rose 24 percent, compared to the same period last year, the UN reported Friday, blaming air strikes and guerrilla warfare for many of the casualties. UN: Civilian deaths up 24 percent in Afghanistan; insurgent bombings, airstrikes blamedKABUL — Civilian deaths in the escalating Afghan war soared by 24 percent during the first half of 2009 compared with the same period last year, the United Nations said Friday, blaming most of the casualties on Taliban attacks launched with little regard for civilian lives. CERN says additional repairs pushing back restart of damaged particle collider to NovemberGENEVA — Repairs to two small helium leaks in the world’s largest atom smasher will delay the restart of the giant machine another month until November, a spokesman for the operator said Thursday. |
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