Aug 10, 2016
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United Nations, New York, USA, August 09 2016 – Samantha Power, United States Permanent Representative to the UN, briefs journalists following a Security Council meeting on the situation in Aleppo Syria today at the UN Headquarters in New York. Photo: Luiz Rampelotto/EuropaNewswire Remarks by Ambassador Samantha Power at the Conclusion of a Arria Meeting on Aleppo Thank you so much. Some of you may remember that we had an Arria session maybe two years ago in which Dr. Sahloul presented video testimony of the chlorine attacks that had been occurring throughout Syria. And I really credit your testimony, your footage, your [Read More]
Jul 1, 2016
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United Nations, New York, USA, June 30 2016 – Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon signs a book of condolences at the Permanent Mission of Turkey to the United Nation, on the loss of lives as a result of the 28 June terrorist attack at the Ataturk International Airport in Istanbul. UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon: June 30 2016 I offer on behalf the United Nations my deepest condolences to the many victims who have been killed by these heinous terrorist attacks. And I also wish a speedy recovery to the many injured people. There is no justification for any terrorism. Nothing can [Read More]
Jun 27, 2016
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New York, June 26 2016 Mayor Bill de Blasio: Everything we could have asked for in terms of the day to celebrate everything this city stands for; to celebrate the most vibrant LGBT community anywhere in the country; to celebrate a city that believes in respect for all people and inclusion. That is what we say – when we talk about New York values – our values are inclusion, tolerance, understanding, diversity. That’s what we believe in. That’s what we celebrate today. Chirlane and I have marched in many, many Pride Parades, but this one will be truly special. [Read More]
