Mahmoud Abbas, the Palestinian president, has decided not to seek re-election. Israeli Minister Yuli Edelstein discusses the prospects of peace in the Middle East and why Israel won't agree to a settlement freeze. Al Jazeera English's John Terrett reports on the challenges and reasons behind Abbas' decision.
All Posts Tagged With: "United Nations"
Interview + Video
November 6, 2009
Palestinian president bows out, future of peace in question
Interview + Video
October 16, 2009
One billion people around the world go hungry
Anita Shawa of the United Nations Millennium Campaign to end poverty and hunger addresses the one billion people worldwide who suffer from hunger. Al Jazeera English's Amr al-Kahky reports from Egypt on the difficulty of buying the basic necessities. Rising food prices have led to increased poverty and heightened security issues.
Mohammad Al-Kassim
October 16, 2009
South Yemenis clamor for secession from Yemen
Worldfocus producer Mohammad Al-Kassim writes about the separatist movement in Southern Yemen - an under-reported story that could have major implications for the United States.
Blogwatch
October 16, 2009
Maldives underwater meeting to address climate change
This December, representatives of around 200 nations will gather in the Danish capital to seal a deal on climate change. Small island nations such as the Maldives have much at stake at the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen.
Nina Hachigian (blog)
October 1, 2009
What in the world is China?
At 60, the People's Republic has evolved into a conscientious global player, writes Worldfocus blogger Nina Hachigian -- except when it isn't.
Interview (video)
September 30, 2009
Ban Ki-moon: Climate change more important than Iran
Secretary General of the United Nations Ban Ki-moon held a special press briefing in New York about climate change. Rafael Pi Roman of WNET.org joins Martin Savidge to discuss Ban Ki-moon's comments.
Hoda Osman (blog)
September 25, 2009
Qaddafi: A madman, or just desperate for attention?
Worldfocus special correspondent Hoda Osman blogs about attending a briefing with Libyan dictator Muammar al-Qaddafi.
From the Field (blog)
September 24, 2009
Walkouts inside, protests outside for Ahmadinejad at U.N.
Protesters rallied outside as Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad spoke at the United Nations on Wednesday, and several delegations walked out. But Iran's state-run television saw the speech in a different light.
Interview (video)
September 23, 2009
Obama considers foreign policy shifts in Middle East
The Obama administration is considering major foreign policy changes in the Middle East and Afghanistan. James Lindsay of the Council on Foreign Relations discusses shifting foreign policy. Is U.S. foreign policy headed in the right direction? Tell us what you think.
From the Field (blog)
September 23, 2009
Worldfocus reporting from the United Nations: Day two
Worldfocus spoke with foreign journalists at the United Nations to get their reactions to U.S. President Barack Obama's speech on Wednesday.
