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Throughout the history of Myanmar (Burma), Buddhist monks have been a force for good, standing up to dictators, colonizers, and cyclones.

Rice answered questions on Sunday in a press briefing held while she was flying to the Middle East

The UN continues to try to persuade the military junta to honor its people's human rights.

The Treasury Department is freezing the assets of Myanmar government officials in order to pressure the government to stop its violence against peaceful demonstrators.

Cyclone Nargris tore into the area of Rangoon (Yangon), in the country of Burma on May 2. Burma also called Myanmar is facing major crises with over 22,900 deaths being reported at this time. This number being expected to rise considerably to as high as 100,000.

Are the junta in Myanmar nuts?? They are leaving their people to die in the aftermath of a devastating cyclone. Or is there some deeper conspiracy going on here? Check it out. But remember, this is just one man's opinion.

In a speech before the United Nations General Assembly today, President Bush called on the nations of the world to unite against terrorism.

Myanmar Monks exhibit the real power of Civil Disobedience.

A large number of Rabbis gathered in protest outside the United Nations headquarters in Manhattan, against what they told me was a violation of basic human rights in Israel.

Exploring the welfare system and how it fails to provide basic economic rights to our citizens

It almost seemed surrealistic when the President of the United States and the President of Iran made their cases heard before the full assembly of the United Nations today.

U.N. Human Rights Council has been described as not credible by United States who have refused to join or hold a seat on the newly formed Human Rights Council

The United Nations urges the Myanmar government to exercise restraint, after government forces there used violence against peaceful protestors,

Cylone Nargis ha done a lot of damage already and many more severe problems may be underway if the emergency aid is not stepped up. Is the Junta more preoccupid with its grip on power than the people? When the people are gone who are you going to hold the power on?

An overview of the history and role of Buddhist monks in Burma.

With death tolls soaring into the 10,000's, authorities in Myanmar, Burma are refusing to let some relief workers and transports into the devasted country. International Aid in Spring Lake, Michigan is preparing a mass shipment with mobile medical facility.

UN Special Envoy Ibrahim Gambari, who has been traveling around Asia to consult on the situation in Myanmar, spoke from Tokyo on Friday.

The Myanmar military rulers are killing unarmed civilians. But they haven't killed all the photographers.

General Ne Win ended the free democratic rule of Burma in a 1962 coup and the people still suffer at the hands of the Junta.

On May 2, cyclone Nargis hit Myanmar. It was one of the deadliest natural disasters that ever hit the earth. It led to the the international community and various aid agencies came rushing to extend assistance to the people of Myanmar.

The massive suffering caused by Cyclone Nargis is only being compounded by the cruel actions of Myanmar's ruling junta. The world has responded with talk, but not action. The time for posturing is over.

"Given your investment in Myanmar alone, [your advertisement] is a gauzy, gorgeous lie."

A news story/opinion piece dealing with the current situation in Myanmar and what lessons that has for teaching us what changes are necessary in American foreign policy.

Burma, Cambodia, and East Timor are the poorest countries in the world. This paper describes why these countries have come to be so poverty stricken.

Protestors in Burma, protesting rising fuel prices, were beaten and murdered in the streets. The military regime of Burma has led a controlled government for decades. Demonstrations are met with intimidation and violence.

...we are living in 1984 and people actually believe that the government knows best...

Engaged Buddhism is Buddhists and non-Buddhists, monks and laymen actively and nonviolently performing acts of civil disobedience to improve the plight of man and the planet.

kenji nagai killed for no reason in burma

On United Nations Day, thanks to the internet, you can join Amnesty International, in calling for Peace Keeping forces in Darfour. It's a small but practical and effective way to bring the principles of the United Nations to life.

United Nations Day is celebrated all over the United States but in our nation's capital, the observance is carried on throughout an entire week.

This year Oakland might not have a football or a baseball team to celebrate, but citizens here can get behind the annual celebration of United Nations Day in 2007.

The United Nations Association of Greater Boston is a Massachusetts based organization that offers educational and informational programs about the U. N. and its organizations to help link local groups to global affairs.

The United Nations was constructed as an international insturment to maintain world peace. That certainly should be worth celebrating with your children.

At the United Nations General Assembly last month, Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez had harsh words for United States President George W. Bush. In the aftermath, the U.S. mainstream regarded the entire event as a joke.

24 Hours for Darfur is a brilliant new campaign to connect activists with people in power. The aim is to show 24 hours of footage with people asking, questioning, and demanding the United Nations and others to make a difference in Darfur.

For six years the international community has witness the failure of every peace process between the Israelis and the Palestinians

The United Nations has failed to live up to the expectations of FDR or anyone seeking peace. It has been a successful venture for the evil and greedy leaders of the world. It's time to begin anew, hopefully for the better this time.

When Israel has had enough and goes on an all out butt whooping rampage against the terrorists and those that support them, the United Nations under the ever decisive leadership of Kofi Annan leaps into action like Superman!

A look at the history of the United Nations and it's responsibility for the chaos in the Middle East and Africa, as well as a discussion of some of the scandals in which U.N. peacekeepers have been involved.

The Iranian President cancels his trip to the United States after Iranian forces capture 15 British Navy personnel. Should we be worried?

"Yesterday, ladies and gentlemen, from this rostrum, the president of the United States, the gentleman to whom I refer as the devil, came here, talking as if he owned the world. Truly. As the owner of the world." -Chavez

Amnesty International today condemned both Hezbollah and Israel for not taking any steps to prosecute war crimes and other grave violations that occurred during the 34-day war between Hezbollah and Israel.

Drought, food shortages and an ousted president make for a very bad place to live. Somalia, especially in the 1990s, needed help. This research paper explains why Operation Restore Hope was a hopeless mission.

This lesson offers an introduction to the organization, why it exists, what it's goals are, where it meets, and who makes up the group. It's written in lesson plan format, complete with student study packet.

Two major IGOs exist for the prevention of war - the UN and the EU. Their systems have different focuses - the EU on economic integration and the UN on diplomacy. The EU's system links Europe's states so heavily that war is a virtual impossibility.

Giuliani's speech, though not always obvious, utilizes three rhetorical strategies that are especially effective in spoken rhetoric: ethos, repetition, and rhetorical questions to "interact" with the audience.

People were concerned about educating the children of Nazi-occupied countries during WWII and wanted to rebuild the system entirely, a challenge that in turn created UNESCO (Gale Virtual Reference Library, 2005).

My comments about UN Watch's speech on August 17, 2006 at the UN assembly.

The problem and possible solutions within the U.N. for violence against women.

Thirty new public service announcements depicting the Universal Declaration of Human Rights premiered at the United Nations headquarters in New York City. The PSAs were then shown at a free outdoor concert to an audience of 2000 at Union Square Park.

Children are often unable or not permitted to speak up for themselves. Like any adult, they have their own particular needs and rights as human beings, which have too often been ignored or overlooked.

This article examines the issue of trading with nations that practice human rights violations.

tensions between Israel and Middle East Arab Nations and how the U.S. got involved in the situation

The Bush administration's approach to the "War on Terror"-namely the situation in Iraq-has tarnished the global image of the United States of America and increased ill-will towards the country, especially from the people in the Middle East.

Did you know that the United States Armed Services committee voted last week to allow the research and development and possible use of Low Yield Nuclear weapons?

These are the ten worst Vice Presidents in United States history

President derides "powerful nations" for failure to address important issues and only responding to narrow interests.

This article shows how everyone in the world, but especially in the United States deserves access to healthcare. Through research and dedication, this article lays out just how important this issue is to all Americans.

An overview of human trafficking with special emphasis of the status within the United States and efforts to combat this criminal enterprise.

Republican Presidential candidate Sam Brownbeck, a United States Senator from Kansas, said Iran might one day attack America or Israel with a nuclear bomb. He said everything possible should be done to keep Iran from developing nuclear weapons.

The transatlantic slave trade which began in the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries forever changed the demographic structure of the United States.

The U.N. adviser, who returned from the region less than two weeks ago, is going back.

All the members of the Security Council, even including China, consented to the statement.

Nicaragua and the DPRK are forging close ties, as evidenced by a meeting between Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega and a high-ranking North Korean official. This article provides some background on the regional and global ideological and political dynamics involved.

CURE is working to educate and change the attitudes of White people in America towards Reparations for the ancestors of enslaved Africans

Andrew Feldmar, a well-known Vancouver psychotherapist, was banned from the U.S. after a Google search uncovered that the doctor had experimented with psychoactive drugs in the 1970's.

A look at the history and current involvement of the factions that separate and unite Lebanon as a single democratic entity

Prostitution is a growing problem that is destroying the moral character and fabric of America.

When President Roosevelt helped start the United Nations 67 years ago, he spoke of "Four Freedoms" that The United States sought for the world. This article looks back at those initial United Nations Four Freedoms and sees how far we have come.

This Thursday, September 21 2006, is the International Day of Peace, adopted back in 1981 by the United Nations. There are lots of events going on and you can be a part of the festivities to create a more peaceful world.

Thought provoking look at the current social and economic trends in America.

The defense of our nation is a progressive, contructive, vital, dynamic and crucial aspect of the survival of our doctrines ... port security is essential for the defense of our nation.

There is a little-known battle for survival going in some parts of the world. Those at risk are baby girls, and the casualties are in the millions each year.

MId Town New York covers alotof territory and will take alotof time to see everything

Katrina hit us 2 1/2 years ago, and we still reminders of the devastation all around. My neighborhood has been restored and the Gulf Coast is coming back. Unfortunately, I know the effects of the Myanmar Cyclone will last much longer.

The U.S. is a glorious experiment in diversity and the checks and balances of government. But do we have something to learn from other nations in the world? Are we actually as superior as some of us think?

Last month Iran broke United Nations seals on the uranium-enrichment facility at Natanz, triggering a diplomatic crisis that most believe almost certainly will lead to a standoff with United States, Britain and the European Union.

This paper details the global changes caused by World War I and II. It looks specifically at England and the United States, and it uses exclusively the editorials found in the English publication "The Spectator."

Details the year-long psychological preparation of the people in the United States for the idea of war in Iraq - through the daily news and mass-media that speculated with the government and slandered the few politically active citizens as "dissenters".

The latest actions by the Myanmar Junta show the very real possibility of killing millions of people - is it time to forcibly remove them from power?

The "United States" vs. "America" - a Structural Political Analysis examines fundamental issues of the U.S. Constitution intent, the extent of Federal power vs. that of the States, and the effects of consolidated government in the United States.

The United States is one of the youngest nations in the world even though it has reached economic maturity and earned the status of a giant among other nations it is in its puberty socially and politically.

The Power and Interest Report has published a new web briefing on the economic factors underlying the Myanmar protests.

US Reports Says Myanmar Cyclone was Man-Made

Drew Barrymore, best known for her romantic comedies, has taken on a new role - as an ambassador to the United Nations.

I was in the 1989 Loma Prieta quake. I've also been in numerous hurricanes. Still, the quake was more like the cyclone because we had no warning.

The International Crisis Group is calling on the United Nations to take international action to resolve the political disputes in Myanmar.

A deep analysis of the strong political deomcratic movement against brutal military rule in Burma, now Myanmar. Aung San Suu Kyi, an influential figure is representative of the battle for Burma. It is a fiery political situation few have heard, til now

Cyclone Nargis has caused destruction in Myanmar, so we held a vigil to keep the victims in our prayers.

As the government of Myanmar uses its military might to put down protest in the country. some people in Myanmar believe the U.N. will do nothing

Myanmar and China both suffered devastating natural disasters in the last two weeks, but only China is openly and graciously accepting the world's help in recovering.

Both China and Myanmar have suffered devastating natural events in 2008. This op-ed discusses the different responses of the two governments to these disasters.

The First Lady is trying to push USA into another Vietnam tangle. It is high time she stopped her Myanmar rhetoric.