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	April 20, 2011 | News covering the UN and the world Sign up  |  E-Mail this  |  Donate UN's Ban calls for "global re-think" on nuclear energy UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Tuesday called for a top-to-bottom review of regulations governing nuclear safety, adding that independent oversight at plants worldwide could retrench public confidence after the disasters at the Chernobyl and Fukushima plants. "How can we ensure the peaceful use of nuclear energy and maximum safety? We need a global re-think on this fundamental question," he said. Reuters (4/19) Security Council takes up Western Sahara  How mobile tech supports development  Turner, Pickens emphasize energy security  Report: 846 were killed in Egypt uprising  Clashes in Yemen as UN, Gulf states seek solution  Career Center  Linkin Park, UNF work to shine light on Haiti  Skip to a section:  United Nations | Development Health and Poverty | Development Energy and Environment | Human Rights | Peace and Security | UN Foundation and Better World Campaign The Security Council has never put a change of regime in Libya or any other country as its goal." Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov. Click here for the full story. "In Nigeria, democracy and violence still mix, with grievous consequences. This historical trend won't die easily, unless Nigerian leaders step up to the plate to address the fundamental issues plaguing their country." UN Dispatch Security Council takes up Western Sahara Leaders of the independence movement in Western Sahara have criticized of a draft resolution of the UN Security Council, saying it doesn't go far enough in addressing alleged violations of human rights by the Moroccan government. The UN body, however, for the first time mentioned rights in the draft, which would extends the peacekeeping mission in the northwest African territory. Google/The Associated Press/The Canadian Press (4/19), Reuters (4/19) UN is wary of EU, NATO help in delivering aid to Libyans Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Tuesday joined UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon in calling for an immediate cease-fire in Libya, emphasizing that the Security Council resolution authorizing intervention to protect civilians does not in any way approve regime change -- a goal among leaders of some NATO states, which have been carrying out airstrikes against forces loyal to Moammar Gadhafi. UN officials were cautious over requesting EU and NATO assistance in delivering humanitarian aid to the cities of Misrata and Tripoli. Bloomberg (4/19), The Guardian (London) (4/18) U.S. advises against Palestinian UN approach U.S. officials have characterized Palestinian plans to approach the United Nations for recognition of an independent state in September as unhelpful. While American officials support a "two-state solution," Washington wants to see the move occur as part of a comprehensive settlement between Israel and the Palestinians. Google/Agence France-Presse (4/19) How mobile tech supports development In this video Q-and-A, United Nations Foundation CEO Kathy Calvin discusses the lessons learned from leveraging the developing world's access to technology in mHealth and in disaster relief communications. Through a partnership with Vodafone, the UN Foundation has launched mHealth pilots in 22 African countries and explored how relief workers on the ground can take advantage of mobile communications in situations when other infrastructure is damaged or nonexistent. The interview previews Calvin's appearance at the Guardian's Activate Summit. The Guardian (London) (4/19)   MSF takes on Nigeria's fistula crisis Medecins sans Frontieres is operating one of Nigeria's only functioning obstetric units and treating women afflicted by fistula. As many as 800,000 Nigerian women suffer from fistula brought on by lack of access to proper medical care during childbirth. GlobalPost.com (4/13) Other News Kandahar building boom delights Afghan authorities The Globe and Mail (Toronto) (4/19) Resistance to malaria drug treatment in Myanmar IRINNews.org (4/19) Turner, Pickens emphasize energy security The creation and use of clean, renewable energy is the solution to concerns over nuclear power, population growth and the environment -- the three biggest challenges facing the U.S. today, United Nations Foundation Chairman Ted Turner believes. Turner and fellow philanthropist Texas oilman T. Boone Pickens appeared together at the National Press Club on Tuesday and spoke on the importance of energy security. Examiner (Washington, D.C.)/Yeas & Nays blog (4/19) Laos begins work on dam despite regional opposition Laos is being accused by environmentalists of already beginning work on a $3.5 billion, 1,260-megawatt dam across the Mekong river even though Southeast Asian countries have postponed a decision on whether to proceed with the hydroelectric project. "Local people say that work, particularly on road construction, began several months ago," said an activist, claiming that the dam will adversely affect 60 million people downstream, in Cambodia and Vietnam. The Independent (London) (4/20), The Wall Street Journal (tiered subscription model)/The Associated Press (4/20) Study raises alarm for Mediterranean fish species More than three dozen Mediterranean fish species will disappear in coming years as their populations are reduced by overfishing, pollution and habitat loss, according to a study released by the International Union for Conservation of Nature. Atlantic bluefin tuna, shark and ray species are among those most at risk. The Globe and Mail (Toronto)/The Associated Press (4/18) Report: 846 were killed in Egypt uprising The first official review of the revolution that unseated Egyptian strongman Hosni Mubarak found that police used excessive force -- using live bullets, in addition to rubber bullets, water cannons and armored vehicles -- in an effort to put down widespread protests. At least 846 people were killed, and more than 6,000 wounded, between Jan. 25 and Feb. 11, according to the findings by a state-appointed committee announced Tuesday, live on television. Reuters (4/19) Other News Opposition reports Bahrain crackdown targets more doctors Reuters (4/19) Asylum seekers in Russia are subjected to abuse, racism BBC (4/19) Ugandan officials view social media as a threat AlertNet/Reuters (4/19) Clashes in Yemen as UN, Gulf states seek solution The UN Security Council has been unable to agree on a joint statement regarding the political crisis in Yemen, but members are calling for restraint by both the regime and its opponents, urging all parties to actively participate in the six-nation talks aimed at ending the ongoing conflict. At least two protesters died Tuesday in clashes with security forces and plainclothes government supporters. Al-Jazeera (4/20), The New York Times (tiered subscription model) (4/19) Elections to boost Nigeria's reputation despite violence Nigeria's successful presidential election is likely to help repair the country's reputation on the international stage and fuel continued economic growth. While the elections were broadly recognized as free and fair, dozens died and hundreds were wounded when postelection riots erupted in northern Nigeria. The Christian Science Monitor (4/19), The Guardian (London)/The Associated Press/Reuters (4/19) Other News WikiLeaks documents reveal U.S. lengths to shield Israel ForeignPolicy.com/Turtle Bay blog (4/19) Syria lifts emergency rule, but restricts protests AlertNet/Reuters (4/19) Old guard holds sway in Cuba despite calls for reforms The Independent (London) (4/20) Program Administrator, Project on Justice in Times of Transition, Institute for Global Leadership Tufts University Medford, MA Senior Advocate/Researcher for International Financial Institutions Human Rights Watch, Business and Human Rights Division Washington, DC Linkin Park, UNF work to shine light on Haiti Linkin Park bassist Dave "Phoenix" Farrell has just returned from a visit to Haiti to check on reconstruction efforts and raise awareness of ongoing need following the January 2010 earthquake. Linkin Park is working with the United Nations Foundation and others through its "Music for Relief" charity to install solar-powered lighting in camps for the displaced in a bid to increase security and lower crime rates. 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