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At first I was so nervous that I couldn’t even look forward.

The recent jurisprudence of the Human Rights Committee on the subject of conscientious objection to military service is not only based on solid legal grounds; it also pays a belated but well deserved homage to those victims.

[...] [...] progress on preventing HIV by courageously addressing realities on the [...] [...]

He was afraid to go out and only managed to continue his daily life because he was financially supported by his brother who lived abroad.

The decision of the Norwegian Nobel Committee to award the 2011 Nobel Peace Prize to three women in recognition of “their non-violent struggle for the safety of women and for women’s rights to full participation in peacebuilding work” is a much-deserved recognition of women’s significant contribution to peacebuilding and democracy.

[...] [...] A/63/PV.10), when he courageously and firmly requested the lifting of the inhumane and criminal economic, commercial and financial blockade which has been imposed [...]

On this day when the General Assembly pays a well-deserved tribute to him, allow me at the outset to express, on behalf of the Group of African States, our profound grief at this irreparable loss.

[...] [...] votes but not the power, and if we do not ponder how we can make use of the last resort that we have and the votes in our hands and force this heartless government which is so full of blind spots and totally detached from the people to do something for those who struggle for survival every day, so that their life can be made somewhat better, then we would feel ashamed of ourselves.

(If it is envisaged in consultation with the donor that the prize can be shared: A prize amount may be equally divided between up to three winners, each of which is considered to merit a prize.

Gleaming resplendently, the statue of Christ enjoys a new look, thanks in part to WACKER and to state-of-the-art lighting, which keeps it visible from afar day and night, as a representation of the city’s protector and redeemer.

This earns him the admiration of all the ants – except Zoc.

In view of the absence of any satisfactory monitoring system and commitment to insurance against investment risks, I would be slow to recommend it to the general public unless more detailed information be made available, such as the feasibility study report, which was never published, in respect of a mandatory privately-run provident fund scheme completed at the end of 1993 by a consultant company appointed by the Administration; or unless there are promises that the livelihood problems of elderly people after retirement will be well taken care of.

[...] responsibilities and I dare not linger for [...]

A number of high-profile events – from the Asilomar controversy over the invention of recombinant DNA, through the disasters at Chernobyl and Bhopal, and the crisis over BSE to the public controversy in Europe of GM foods have made both governments and publics wary of trusting the statements of scientists.

[...] [...] the survey may not reflect the reality.

[...] [...] bloodshed, and will deservedly become known as [...] [...]

Through its sponsorship of popular sporting events such as the Olympics, FIFA World Cup and NBA, and connection with music and fashion, Budweiser has shown its King style, and became the King of Beer.

The presence of these cluster bombs, in particular in the schools, is preventing the return of displaced families and seriously hindering the start of the school year and the normal resumption of activities.

The author believes that the surveys quoted by the CE yesterday should not have serious deficiencies in terms of methodology, otherwise the CE would not act in such a high-profile way and claim that same results would be derived from any reliable and professional survey, as well as welcoming all parties to conduct surveys to verify the results individually.