Sentences with phrase «nations and world leaders»

The new study, however, was aimed at marshalling the expertise of 17 other climate and policy experts from the UK, Australia, France, Sweden and Switzerland as well as the US, to outline the dangerous consequences of sticking to the 2C warming target endorsed by the United Nations and world leaders.

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Topics included: early reporting on inaccuracies in the articles of The New York Times's Judith Miller that built support for the invasion of Iraq; the media campaign to destroy UN chief Kofi Annan and undermine confidence in multilateral solutions; revelations by George Bush's biographer that as far back as 1999 then - presidential candidate Bush already spoke of wanting to invade Iraq; the real reason Bush was grounded during his National Guard days — as recounted by the widow of the pilot who replaced him; an article published throughout the world that highlighted the West's lack of resolve to seriously pursue the genocidal fugitive Bosnian Serb leader Radovan Karadzic, responsible for the largest number of European civilian deaths since World War II; several investigations of allegations by former members concerning the practices of Scientology; corruption in the leadership of the nation's largest police union; a well - connected humanitarian relief organization operating as a cover for unauthorized US covert intervention abroad; detailed evidence that a powerful congressional critic of Bill Clinton and Al Gore for financial irregularities and personal improprieties had his own track record of far more serious transgressions; a look at the practices and values of top Democratic operative and the clients they represent when out of power in Washington; the murky international interests that fueled both George W. Bush's and Hillary Clinton's presidential campaigns; the efficacy of various proposed solutions to the failed war on drugs; the poor - quality televised news program for teens (with lots of advertising) that has quietly seeped into many of America's public schools; an early exploration of deceptive practices by the credit card industry; a study of ecosystem destruction in Irian Jaya, one of the world's last substantial rain forworld that highlighted the West's lack of resolve to seriously pursue the genocidal fugitive Bosnian Serb leader Radovan Karadzic, responsible for the largest number of European civilian deaths since World War II; several investigations of allegations by former members concerning the practices of Scientology; corruption in the leadership of the nation's largest police union; a well - connected humanitarian relief organization operating as a cover for unauthorized US covert intervention abroad; detailed evidence that a powerful congressional critic of Bill Clinton and Al Gore for financial irregularities and personal improprieties had his own track record of far more serious transgressions; a look at the practices and values of top Democratic operative and the clients they represent when out of power in Washington; the murky international interests that fueled both George W. Bush's and Hillary Clinton's presidential campaigns; the efficacy of various proposed solutions to the failed war on drugs; the poor - quality televised news program for teens (with lots of advertising) that has quietly seeped into many of America's public schools; an early exploration of deceptive practices by the credit card industry; a study of ecosystem destruction in Irian Jaya, one of the world's last substantial rain forWorld War II; several investigations of allegations by former members concerning the practices of Scientology; corruption in the leadership of the nation's largest police union; a well - connected humanitarian relief organization operating as a cover for unauthorized US covert intervention abroad; detailed evidence that a powerful congressional critic of Bill Clinton and Al Gore for financial irregularities and personal improprieties had his own track record of far more serious transgressions; a look at the practices and values of top Democratic operative and the clients they represent when out of power in Washington; the murky international interests that fueled both George W. Bush's and Hillary Clinton's presidential campaigns; the efficacy of various proposed solutions to the failed war on drugs; the poor - quality televised news program for teens (with lots of advertising) that has quietly seeped into many of America's public schools; an early exploration of deceptive practices by the credit card industry; a study of ecosystem destruction in Irian Jaya, one of the world's last substantial rain forworld's last substantial rain forests.
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Antimicrobial resistance is not traditionally the domain of world leaders, and health - related issues — outside of crises such as the Ebola outbreak — are rarely discussed at venues like the United Nations General Assembly.
But he also, at the time, said he would be open to renegotiating the deal, which was agreed by nearly 200 nations over the course of years — drawing ridicule from world and business leaders who said that would be impossible.
The two leaders said they had discussed several pressing international issues, including the Mideast peace process, trade and preparations for a coming summit of the world's leading industrial nations in Northern Ireland.
For Hu, it was a «legacy» visit, his swansong as the head of the world's most populous and potentially most powerful nation before stepping down as the leader of the Communist Party of China in 2012.
Located in the heart of the Nation's Capital, the iconic Mayflower Hotel is proudly listed on the National Register of Historic Places and has enjoyed several U.S. presidents and countless world leaders and dignitaries as guests.
Our analysis demonstrates that the limited number of North Korean leaders and ruling elite with access to the internet are actively engaged in Western and popular social media, regularly read international news, use many of the same services such as video streaming and online gaming, and above all, are not disconnected from the world at large or the impact North Korea's actions have on the community of nations.
The Aerospace Industries Association, a trade organization for the aerospace and defense industry, recognizes this challenge: the AIA's Commission on the Future of the U.S. Aerospace Industry recommends «that the nation immediately reverse the decline in, and promote the growth of, a scientifically and technologically trained U.S. aerospace workforce,» adding that «the breakdown of America's intellectual and industrial capacity is a threat to national security and our capability to continue as a world leader
Huffington Post: At United Nations, Organization Of Islamic Cooperation Calls For Ban On Insulting Prophet Muhammad As anti-American protests continue in Islamic nations against a U.S. - made film that mocks the Muslim prophet, the leader of the world's largest Islamic organization met with United Nations leaders this week to condemn violence over the film and call for a ban on insulting the Prophet MuNations, Organization Of Islamic Cooperation Calls For Ban On Insulting Prophet Muhammad As anti-American protests continue in Islamic nations against a U.S. - made film that mocks the Muslim prophet, the leader of the world's largest Islamic organization met with United Nations leaders this week to condemn violence over the film and call for a ban on insulting the Prophet Munations against a U.S. - made film that mocks the Muslim prophet, the leader of the world's largest Islamic organization met with United Nations leaders this week to condemn violence over the film and call for a ban on insulting the Prophet MuNations leaders this week to condemn violence over the film and call for a ban on insulting the Prophet Muhammad.
3) The Jewish people will experience eternal joy and gladness (Isaiah 51:11) The ruined cities of Israel will be restored (Ezekiel 16:55) 4) The peoples of the world will turn to the Jews for spiritual guidance (Zechariah 8:23) Once he is King, leaders of other nations will look to him for guidance.
There is the spirit of anti-christ then there is a coming world leader that will, at some point in the future, control a 10 nation confederacy only to set himself up a newly constructed Temple in Jerusalem and call himself God.
«Muslim majority nations are now making statements globally and nationally to push back on extremism, and you will see more of it,» the evangelical interfaith leader told CT. «This is sending signals to their citizens and the world that the tide is turning.»
As a world leader for freedom and the protection of basic human rights, the United States should take every opportunity to advocate for people — including Americans here at home — to think, believe, and act according to their religious belief whether they belong to a minority or majority religion in their nation
Among those attending the event were Bobby Ghosh, TIME Magazine's world editor, veterans Fahad Khan and Matt Gallagher, and Rev. Dr. James A. Forbes, Jr., of the Healing of the Nations Foundation, who delivered a healing prayer before inviting all interfaith leaders to the front of the chapel to link hands as a sign of solidarity.
Within that context, of course, [as President] you're called to a very unique task — to be the leader of the free world and the most important political figure in the greatest and most powerful nation on earth.
(WWM) Less than a week after Niger's president marched alongside dozens of world leaders in Paris following the Charlie Hebdo shooting, Muslim protests in Niger have claimed the lives of 10 people and destroyed more than 70 Christian churches in the desert nation's two largest cities.
I guess that in a world where war criminals continue to commit genocide in Sudan, where dictators suppress religion freedom in China, where people suffer from extreme poverty under the corrupt government of Zimbabwe, where sovereign nations are getting invaded by power - hungry Russian leaders, and where our own government exaggerated intelligence in order to occupy Iraq — Barack Obama is God's biggest concern, worthy of a little extra attention.
Faith - based organizations across the nation fought back and notable leaders in the nonprofit world — including...
The historic Millennial Summit of the United Nations held during the first week of September with the hundred and fifty - odd world leaders assembled at New York adopted a wide - ranging declaration on some of the most impending problems that the global community face today.
To me, his gift in life is helping to save Catholicism, which is having many problems retaining members throughout the world, especially in Europe, maybe he should become a religious leader and leave politics to people who actually understand the focus of the nation and the world aside from Lucifer.
• No «teams» sent around the U.S. and the world to change lives, leaders, and nations, as was regularly done by Dr. Buchman, by the Oxford Group, and by Moral Re-Armament (Frank N. D. Buchman.
Quite apart from the mistakes and sins of her own leaders, the Church in Europe in the years since the Enlightenment has faced constant pressure from revolutionary violence, intellectual contempt, ideological atheism, idolatry of the nation state, two disastrous world wars, and mass genocides.
Even earlier, those who had given their time and talents for interfaith relations shared a celebrative moment when the United Nations recognized the importance of interfaith relations and summoned a conference of religious leaders in New York just prior to the Millennium summit meeting of world leaders in August 2000.
In September 2005 at the World Summit, global leaders resolved to «strengthen and update the programme of work of the United Nations so that it responds to the contemporary requirements of Member States».
Yet in another sense, leaders of sovereign nations and of political movements and parties all too often look out on the world from a viewpoint of «Gott mit uns.»
If we had a Christian President, with strong morals who understood his role as a leader of the nation and not as an agent of «the lord», that would be the best of both worlds.
Many Iranians and their leaders regard this as the special task of the world's only Shi'a - governed nation.
Considering them in reversed order, it is plain that the great prophets and Jesus insistently drove back the moral problem into the inner quality of personal life The prophetic leaders of Israel were as much interested as any members of the nation in the success of the social group; the beginning and end of their thought was Israel redeemed, purified, and fulfilling her mission in the world.
«Free world leaders, especially President Obama, should make it clear to President Xi Jinping that these acts of total disregard for basic human rights and religious freedom should and will be condemned by all during Xi's visit to the United Nations and the United States next month.»
Even religious leaders put their nation above other nations, meddling in the political arena, rather than following Jesus example of being «no part of the world» and it's nationalistic interests.
It is unfortunate that a country of this stature, who rules the world, from the skies like a god, and lacks comprehensive leadership to deal with these pressing issues... where are the Presidents akin to our late leaders that took the initiative and got things done, America has become a cold, hostile place to live, We lack the sense of unity that made us what we are... There are hundreds of thousand unemployed, Why can't the government promote an agency akin to the peace corps, that utilizes the young folks sitting on their a $ $ and make them earn their unemployment check by working in this storm zone, to rehabilitate and get these folks back on their feet... it would promote a culture of selflessness and charity and would without a question cause a paradigm shift in the minds of our youth, This is what makes a nation great!
World opinion and global communication keep nations and leaders accountable.
On the platform of the conference Methodist Bishop Melle testified to the gratitude of the free churches of (Germany for the «full liberty» which they enjoyed; following the injunction of St. Paul they pray for all who are in authority, and they are grateful «that God in his providence has sent a Leader» who was able to «banish the danger of Bolshevism in Germany and to rescue a nation of from sixty to seventy millions from the abyss of despair to which it had been led by the World War and the Treaty of Versailles and its wretched consequences, and to give this nation a new faith in its mission and in its future.»
Wistrich argues that world leaders and people in occupied nations should have taken a more openly confrontational position against the Nazis.
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The announcement occurs just one week before world leaders gather at the United Nations General Assembly in New York to address sustainable development practices, including sustainable production and consumption.
«BAM Radio is the largest education radio network in the world offering programming from the nation's top education organizations and thought leaders and reaching a wide audience of people passionately committed to quality education.»
Attachment Parenting International (API) is directly involved in building resilience in communities across the nation and around the world through its local API Support Groups and accredited API Leaders by supporting secure parent - child attachments.
One awesome, powerful nation whose presence on the world stage as a leader, as a peacekeeper, a society of warmth and kindness, a hub of talent, an attendant of culture and heritage, and an architect of change can not be denied.
Cable said the satellite controlled vehicles are putting the nation «at the forefront of transformational technology» and believes the UK has the «potential to be a world leader in this field».
Leaders around the worldand across the nation — maintained a defiant front Thursday after President Donald Trump announced he would withdraw the United States from the landmark Paris climate agreement.
Ms Clinton, the vanquished Democratic nominee for President in 2016 and former Secretary of State, told chat show host Stephen Colbert: «I thought it was very dark, dangerous, not the kind of message that the leader of the greatest nation in the world should be delivering.»
As Clinton and Trump vie to represent U.S. interests around the world, they had a series of dry runs yesterday with foreign leaders who were in Manhattan for the United Nations General Assembly.
The SDGs, adopted by world leaders at the United Nations Sustainable Development Summit on 25 September 2015, represent a commitment by all nations to work together to end poverty, achieve shared prosperity, build peace, and secure a life of dignity and a healthy planet for present and future generNations Sustainable Development Summit on 25 September 2015, represent a commitment by all nations to work together to end poverty, achieve shared prosperity, build peace, and secure a life of dignity and a healthy planet for present and future genernations to work together to end poverty, achieve shared prosperity, build peace, and secure a life of dignity and a healthy planet for present and future generations.
In a robust exchange with former deputy prime minister Nick Clegg, the ex-Ukip leader also suggested Britain had lost the second world war because the nation had been «bankrupted» and «our big imperial possessions started to disappear.»
Many of them turned out last Saturday as elected officials joined civic leaders and city officials to officially co-name the northeast corner of Diversity Plaza in a ceremony that coincided with World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development, which was designated by the United Nations in 2002.
He observed «education is key and an indispensable tool for accelerated socio - economic development of any nation and therefore appealed to parents to give children who are the future leaders of the nation, the type of education that will equip them with knowledge and skills to meaningful lives in this complex world.
She said, «The world over, great nations — whether the US, UK, China, Germany or France and more — they don't talk ill of their leaders, instead, they encourage them and build them as exemplary national figures.
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