
“‘As much as we appreciate the whole political power and energy going into the really big threat of the use of chemical weapons (in Syria)… we would like to see similar kinds of efforts and energy deployed in order to create circumstances in which humanitarian workers can work,’ the International Committee of the Red Cross president told reporters in Geneva. His comments came as world diplomats rushed to avert threatened US-led strikes against President Bashar al-Assad’s regime over its suspected use of sarin gas against its own people last month. He said humanitarian workers lacked access to some of the most hard-hit parts of Syria.”
Related posts:
China's free trade zone plans herald quicker FX reforms
India may ease gold import curbs later this month
Syria rebel chief rejects U.S.-Russia chemical weapons deal
U.S. considering speeding up Afghanistan pullout
Bitcoin developer: Bitcoin Is Not Broken
Gun sales hit new record, ammo boom to follow
Government investigating whether free app games target children for commercial gains
Saudi Arabia Must Face Sept. 11 Victims in Revived Suit
Finally, the SEC Goes After a Failed Bank’s Auditors
CNBC: Bitcoin Bonanza
In Terrorism Fight, Government Finds a Surprising Ally: FedEx [2005]
State representative raised $1,600 for his campaign — in bitcoins
Switzerland marijuana decriminalization begins October 1st
13 corrections officers indicted in Md., accused of aiding gang’s drug scheme
Combat stress felt far from front lines