Tag: Government transitions
Former UN leader presses for ‘strong action’ on Myanmar
UNITED NATIONS — Former U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon urged the world body and Southeast Asian countries Monday to take swift and strong action to...
UN envoy: South Sudan has potential, needs to hold elections
<p>UNITED NATIONS — David Shearer said Wednesday he’s leaving the top U.N. job in South Sudan convinced the world’s youngest nation has the potential...
US warns of punitive actions for Lebanese blocking reforms
<p>BEIRUT — A senior U.S. official warned Thursday that Lebanese politicians who continue to block reforms in the crisis-hit country could face punitive actions...
Bulgaria: President to consult parties on forming new govt
<p>SOFIA, Bulgaria — Bulgaria’s new parliament convened Thursday for its first session since the country's April 4 general election.</p>
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UN envoy: South Sudan has potential, needs to hold elections
UNITED NATIONS — David Shearer said Wednesday he’s leaving the top U.N. job in South Sudan convinced the world’s youngest nation has the potential...
US warns of punitive actions for Lebanese blocking reforms
BEIRUT — A senior U.S. official warned Thursday that Lebanese politicians who continue to block reforms in the crisis-hit country could face punitive actions...
Bulgaria: President to consult parties on forming new govt
SOFIA, Bulgaria — Bulgaria’s new parliament convened Thursday for its first session since the country's April 4 general election.
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US urges Lebanese leaders to break political impasse
<p>BEIRUT — A senior U.S. official on Wednesday berated Lebanese politicians for fighting over the formation of a new government for months while millions...
US urges Lebanese leaders to break political impasse
BEIRUT — A senior U.S. official on Wednesday berated Lebanese politicians for fighting over the formation of a new government for months while millions...
Sudan’s leader visits Darfur after tribal clashes killed 144
<p>CAIRO — Sudan’s leader visited West Darfur province Monday following tribal violence earlier this month that killed at least 144 people, posing a challenge...