 | Annan hails progress made by International Criminal Court - The International Criminal Court (ICC) has established itself at the heart of “a truly international system of criminal justice” within just a few years of coming into existence, Secretary-General Kofi Annan said today. |
 | Chadians displaced by Darfur border killings are too afraid to return home: UN agency - At least 15,000 Chadians who fled their homes over the past three weeks because of deadly violence close to the border with Darfur are still too afraid to return to their villages because armed |
 | Colombia: UN refugee agency welcomes draft law aimed at helping displaced people - The United Nations refugee agency today welcomed the introduction of a draft law to aid displaced people in Colombia, the country which has the largest population of agency concern with 3 million |
 | Cote d Ivoire: UN ecology chief calls for international funds to clean up toxic dumping - The United Nations environmental agency today called for urgent international funding to help Cote d Ivoire clean-up and rehabilitate sites contaminated by deadly toxic waste from abroad that was criminally |
 | People smugglers have shipped more than 22,000 Africans to Yemen this year, UN says - More than 22,000 people have risked their lives to cross the Gulf of Aden in rickety smugglers’ boats from Somalia to Yemen this year, the United Nations refugee agency reported today. |
 | Surging violence tearing social fabric of Iraq, UN envoy warns - The top United Nations envoy to Iraq today called on the Iraqi authorities to capture the perpetrators behind the wave of “despicable violent crimes” that have killed and injured |
 | U.S. Units Securing, Rebuilding Afghanistan in Small Steps - FORWARD OPERATING BASE GHAZNI, Afghanistan, Nov. 24, 2006 – Bringing stability to provinces in Afghanistan and bringing areas under control of the national government is a two-step process that’s progressing steadily in small steps. |
 | U.S. Soldiers Share Thanksgiving Tradition With Iraqis - YUSUFIYAH, Iraq, Nov. 24, 2006 – In 1620, natives of England sailed to the Americas in hopes of a better future, but suffered a devastating first winter. At the beginning of the following fall, 46 of the original 102 pilgrims who sailed on |
 | Iran takes steps 'in right direction' on nuclear issues - Iran has agreed to a request by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to provide access to materials related to its uranium enrichment activities, but cooperation is still too limited |
 | Four terrorists killed, six suspects detained - BAGHDAD, Iraq – Coalition Forces killed four terrorists and detained six suspected terrorists during a mission to disrupt an al-Qaida vehicle-borne improvised explosive device cell in Tarmiyah Friday. |
 | Academy Band Marches in Macy's Parade - The parade began at 77th Street and Central Park West. When it reached Columbus Circle, it turned onto Broadway and ended at 34th Street, next to the Macy's department store. |
 | Civilians in Israel, Palestine bear brunt of abuses, UN rights chief says - Wrapping up a visit to the Middle East, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Louise Arbour said today that Palestinian and Israeli civilians were the primary victims of the alarming deprivation of human rights in the region. |
 | Thanksgiving Day Calls to Members of the Armed Forces By President Bush - The President made telephone calls this morning to members of the Armed Forces who are stationed at remote overseas locations, or who have recently returned from overseas, to wish them a Happy Thanksgiving and thank them for their service to our Nation. |
 | Navy Focuses on Suicide Prevention, Awareness - The Navy is focusing its efforts to educate its Sailors about programs available to them during Suicide Prevention Month. |
 | U.S. General Says, NATO Must Honor Troop Pledges for Afghanistan - Washington „Ÿ NATOfs international force charged with helping to stabilize Afghanistan remains understaffed by as much as 15 percent, and the use of many of these forces comes |
 | America Supports You: WWE Taking Milestone Letter to Troops in Iraq - That letter marks a milestone for Shauna Flemming, 17, founder of “A Million Thanks,” a California-based nonprofit troop-support group with an original goal of collecting 1 million letters of gratitude for troops. Shauna surpassed |
 | Top Marine Says, U.S. Must Be Patient With Iraqi Progress - WASHINGTON, Nov. 22, 2006 – The Iraqi military is making progress in assuming the security mission in the country, but whether U.S. public opinion will allow the U.S. military to complete the training mission in Iraq is the |
 | This Holiday Season - FDA Tips to Prevent Foodborne Illness - The U. S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) encourages consumers to pay special attention to the handling and preparation of foods during the upcoming holiday season. |
 | 27 Charged in Drug Ring Operation - Jackson, Mississippi – DEA and other law enforcement officials announced the successful results of Operation Central Hub, a federal drug investigation that charged 27 individuals with drug trafficking. |
 | Noaa National Weather Service Creates New Forecast Zones for Portions of Maryland and West Virginia - Very different climate patterns exist on either side of the Allegheny Front, a ridgeline that runs north-south along the Appalachian mountains. |
