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	April 13, 2011 | News covering the UN and the world Sign up  |  E-Mail this  |  Donate U.S. budget includes deep cuts in foreign assistance The U.S. budget deal worked out by Republican leaders and the White House includes major cuts in foreign expenditures. The U.S. contribution to the UN and other international organizations will be pared by $377 million from 2010 levels. The budget of the Millennium Challenge Corp. is being reduced by $205 million from 2010, and foreign food aid is being cut $194 million. The bill contributes $100 million to the newly established Global Agriculture and Food Security program and provides $750 million to the Global Fund to fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria. Devex.com/Development News blog (4/12), The Washington Post/The Associated Press (4/13) UN: Attacks on aid workers are up  UAE backs Pakistan, Afghanistan polio fight  Nuclear accidents leave radioactive legacy  Europe grapples with new immigrant influx  Reports of defection amid Syrian army crackdown  Career Center  Skip to a section:  United Nations | Development Health and Poverty | Development Energy and Environment | Human Rights | Peace and Security If [polio] eradication fails because of a lack of generosity on the part of donor countries it would be tragic. We are so close, but we have to finish the last leg of the journey." UAE Minister of Health Dr. Hanif Hassan. Click here for the full story. "It is vitally important that we Americans understand that the United States is perceived by rights activists in Bahrain at best as a silent accomplice and at worst as a partner in crime to its repressive government." UN Dispatch UN: Attacks on aid workers are up A UN study shows that humanitarian work has never been more dangerous than during the past 10 years. Violent attacks against aid workers -- largely in hotspots such as Afghanistan, Sudan and Somalia -- tripled over the past decade, resulting in more than 100 deaths annually. Google/The Associated Press (4/12), CNN (4/13)   UN says Palestinian Authority is ready for sovereignty The Palestinian Authority is sufficiently capable of governing an independent state, according to a UN report. The West Bank government -- which is pushing for international recognition by September of a Palestinian state not only in the West Bank, but in Gaza and parts of East Jerusalem -- would need to resolve conflicts with Israel and the Hamas leadership in Gaza in order to fully realize its goals, adds the report. The New York Times (tiered subscription model) (4/12), BBC (4/12) UN report on Sri Lankan war crimes submitted Experts appointed by the United Nations to investigate alleged war crimes during the end game of the Sri Lankan army's victory over separatist Tamil Tigers have delivered their findings to the world body. Rights groups say the report -- opposed by the Sri Lankan government, which says it is unwarranted -- must be made public. Reuters (4/12) UAE backs Pakistan, Afghanistan polio fight Authorities from the UAE have partnered with the Bill Melinda Gates Foundation to help provide polio vaccinations and battle the disease in Pakistan and Afghanistan. The two neighboring countries are among the last in the world where polio remains endemic. Gulf News (United Arab Emirates) (4/13) Teens are inspired by philanthropy A new breed of global activist is emerging from the Facebook generation, writes Tamsin Smith, president of SlipStreamStrategy. The "Philanthro-Teens" of today are motivated by the examples set by Ted Turner and Bill Gates, but they use social media and a powerful sense of authenticity to generate action. Smith writes, "A young imagination -- twinned with leadership and organizational skills, amplified by media and social networks, and boosted by private sector and community support -- can be an unparalleled engine of change." The Huffington Post (4/12)   Nuclear accidents leave radioactive legacy From Chernobyl and Three Mile Island to Palomares and Kyshtym, the sites of previous nuclear accidents highlight the long-term effects of radiation and the risks associated with nuclear power and weapons. In places such as Chernobyl, affected areas remain off-limits to human residents decades after an event. Der Spiegel (Germany) (English online version) (4/12) Radiation from Japan is detected worldwide Small amounts of radioactive iodine and cesium emanating from the crippled Fukushima nuclear plant in Japan have been detected by monitoring stations around the world, with trace amounts being found in drinking water in the western United States. Because the radioactive plume has largely been blown out to sea, the levels on land are considered far too low to threaten human health. The Guardian (London) (4/12) Other News Developing economies want China to buy their finished goods Bloomberg (4/13) Resentment in Iran over 10-fold surge in gas prices The Washington Post (4/12) Europe grapples with new immigrant influx European fears about the economic and social costs of immigration have intensified in recent weeks as waves of immigrants fleeing unrest in North Africa arrive on European shores. European Union members are divided over how to handle the influx, with Italian politicians expressing public dismay over the bloc's unwillingness to allow recent arrivals to move on to other European countries. The New York Times (tiered subscription model) (4/12), The Economist/Charlemagne's Notebook blog (4/11) Other News Amnesty: Iraq must address abuse of protesters AlertNet/Reuters (4/12) EU sanctions Iranian officials over rights abuses AlertNet/Reuters (4/12) Reports of defection amid Syrian army crackdown The Syrian army has apparently turned on its own, reportedly shooting those soldiers who disobeyed orders to fire upon anti-government protesters during a crackdown in the coastal town of Banias. The security forces allegedly opened fire on protesters in the nearby village of Baida, killing one, injuring another and arresting men up to 60 years of age in their homes. The Guardian (London) (4/12), Al-Jazeera (4/13) U.S., Pakistan seek to shore up cooperation U.S. officials have agreed to increased communication and cooperation on American activities in Pakistan with authorities there, including providing more information on Central Intelligence Agency and drone operations. Pakistani and American officials have recently disagreed over the direction and scope of the covert battle against al-Qaida on Pakistani soil. The Washington Post (4/12) Libyan battle continues as NATO mulls campaign pace Libyan rebels beat back two offensives by troops loyal to Moammar Gadhafi on Tuesday in the city of Misrata. NATO allies continued to disagree over the pace of aerial attacks on military targets. France and the U.K. have called for NATO to intensify attacks. The New York Times (tiered subscription model) (4/12), Al-Jazeera (4/12) South Africa sees piracy as biggest threat Somali pirates are the main threat to southern Africa's security and economy, South African officials say. Authorities are looking at ways to boost the fight against piracy which puts 40% of the world's seaborne oil supply at risk in the Gulf of Aden and Arabian Sea. AlertNet/Reuters (4/12) Other News Mubarak hospitalized under Egypt questioning Reuters (4/12) Sudan government, rebels clash as peace talks hit snag Reuters (4/12) Several arrested over Belarus subway bombing BBC (4/12) Major Gifts Officer, Nothing But Nets and Global Partnerships United Nations Foundations Washington, DC Senior Advocate/Researcher for International Financial Institutions Human Rights Watch, Business and Human Rights Division Washington, DC Advocacy Director Human Rights Watch Washington, DC   Get more involved: Follow the UN Foundation on Twitter   Key Sites United Nations Secretary-General UN News Centre Key UN Bodies, Agencies, Funds and Programs UN Foundation UN Dispatch UN Radio News Service Humanitarian workers must be able to work in high risk areas UN Radio   This SmartBrief was created for eleccion@yahoogroups.com   Subscriber Tools       Update account information | Change e-mail address | Unsubscribe | Print friendly format | Web version | Search past news | Archive | Privacy policy Grab our News Widget Advertise With Us Amy DiElsi Director for UN Foundation Communications United Nations Foundation 1800 Massachusetts Ave., NW, Suite 400 Washington, DC 20036 (D) 202-419-3230 (C) 202-492-3078 (F) 202-887-9021 www.unfoundation.org   About UN WIRE UN Wire is a free service sponsored by the United Nations Foundation which is dedicated to supporting the United Nations' efforts to address the most pressing humanitarian, socioeconomic and environmental challenges facing the world today. 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