Spratlys solution: Law of Seas | The Manila Bulletin Newspaper Online: "MANILA, Philippines — Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile said the best way to resolve the Spratlys conflict is by invoking the Law of the Seas under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Seas (UNCLOS), especially if other nations are violating the country’s exclusive economic zones (EEZ).
“We can invoke the Law of the Seas to the UN if they would violate our exclusive economic zone because there’s a treaty among nations,” he said.
As the conflict heightens, United States Ambassador to the Philippines Harry K. Thomas Jr. Tuesday assured the Philippines of the US government’s support to the country in resolving the issue, reiterating that the Philippines and the United States are “partners” and “treaty allies.”
“I want to assure you that on all subjects, we, the United States, are with the Philippines,” Thomas said in his speech during the launch of the National Renewable Energy Program (NREP) in Makati City Tuesday, which was attended by President Benigno S. Aquino III."
Sept 21, 2015 International Day of Peace Celebration at Lyceum University Cavite, Philippines
Ambassador Zara Bayla Juan, Sailing for Peace #PeaceDay
Thursday, June 16, 2011
US city councils join the battle against Congo's 'conflict minerals' - CSMonitor.com
US city councils join the battle against Congo's 'conflict minerals' - CSMonitor.com: "As with other social movements, students have led the way. Across the United States, student leaders are stirring up interest on campuses, collecting pages of signatures, and petitioning their administrators and trustees to enact policies committing endowments and procurement plans to “conflict-free” investments and purchases. Attention from Congress and from celebrity activists to the connection between the conflict and the purchases of minerals from mines controlled by armed groups has provided tangible action to rally around and the necessary spotlight.
Now, city councils in Pittsburgh and St. Petersburg are setting the pace among U.S. cities to commit to ensuring that public funds are not perpetuating the conflict in eastern Congo."
Now, city councils in Pittsburgh and St. Petersburg are setting the pace among U.S. cities to commit to ensuring that public funds are not perpetuating the conflict in eastern Congo."
Taking care of Libyan refugees strains generosity of Tunisians - Washington Times
Taking care of Libyan refugees strains generosity of Tunisians - Washington Times: "About 2,000 refugees cross into Tunisia every day, adding to more than 200,000 who have sought shelter there since the Libyan conflict broke out in February.
“The Tunisians have been so generous since Day One,” said Firas Kayal, spokesman in Tunisia for the U.N. refugee agency. “But, of course, you cannot take that for granted.”
Tunisia is struggling with a fractious government and crippled economy five months after its January revolution that overthrew longtime President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali and sparked the so-called “Arab Spring.”"
“The Tunisians have been so generous since Day One,” said Firas Kayal, spokesman in Tunisia for the U.N. refugee agency. “But, of course, you cannot take that for granted.”
Tunisia is struggling with a fractious government and crippled economy five months after its January revolution that overthrew longtime President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali and sparked the so-called “Arab Spring.”"
Crusading poet embodies Mexico's drug war pain | Reuters
Crusading poet embodies Mexico's drug war pain | Reuters: "Waving Mexican flags and holding photos of missing loved ones, residents who have seen their region ravaged by drug killings flocked to receive Javier Sicilia, who has become a symbol of national protest, as he led a peace caravan of some 500 people across northern Mexico last week.
'No more blood! We have had enough,' they shouted. 'This is a country of the dead and the disappeared.'
Sicilia, an award-winning but little-known poet until gunmen killed his 24-year-old son in March, has given a voice to thousands of Mexicans suffering the chaos of the drugs war.
The death of Juan Francisco Sicilia with six of his friends in the city of Cuernavaca near Mexico City inspired the poet to start the most significant protest movement against a war that has exploded since President Felipe Calderon sent army troops into the fight when he took office in late 2006."
'No more blood! We have had enough,' they shouted. 'This is a country of the dead and the disappeared.'
Sicilia, an award-winning but little-known poet until gunmen killed his 24-year-old son in March, has given a voice to thousands of Mexicans suffering the chaos of the drugs war.
The death of Juan Francisco Sicilia with six of his friends in the city of Cuernavaca near Mexico City inspired the poet to start the most significant protest movement against a war that has exploded since President Felipe Calderon sent army troops into the fight when he took office in late 2006."
PM meets with US officials, Ashto... JPost - Diplomacy & Politics
PM meets with US officials, Ashto... JPost - Diplomacy & Politics: "Top US officials met with Israeli and Palestinian leaders on Wednesday in an effort to jump-start the stalled peace talks, as EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton prepared to visit the region.
The Americans are working on a formula that would restart negotiations and lead to the withdrawal of Palestinian unilateral moves at the United Nations in September, an Israeli official said."
The Americans are working on a formula that would restart negotiations and lead to the withdrawal of Palestinian unilateral moves at the United Nations in September, an Israeli official said."
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