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French President Nicolas Sarkozy, British Prime Minister Gordon Brown and Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper joined Obama at Saturday's ceremony held under bright skies—a stark contrast to the winds and rain that marked D-Day. »
“Constructive talks”
The White House said Monday that Obama and Netanyahu had "constructive" talks by phone ahead of the prime minister's speech on the Middle East peace process next week. »
Report: Global Military Spending Rose to $1.46 Trillion in 2008
A new study by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute has found global military spending rose four percent last year to a record $1.46 trillion despite the global financial crisis. »
The Time is Now: Reduce the Threat of Nuclear Weapons
Although the cold war ended some 20 years ago, Obama is the first U.S. president to commit to making significant changes in U.S. nuclear weapons policy to reflect new global realities. »
The Colombian Congress endorses the World March
According to Senate sources in Bogota, today Congress endorsed the World March. »
This journey will also symbolize a step forward in humanity’s history, away from discord and towards harmony
With such words, Queen Rania Al Abdullah, from Jordan, endorses the World March for Peace and Non-Violence. »
President Rafael Correa to resolutely promote Nonviolence
In a 50 minute audience, today at 5pm, the President of Ecuador, economist Rafael Correa, spoke with much joy and fraternity to Rafael de la Rubia and Tomas Hirsch, to express his resolute commitment to the World March for Peace and Nonviolence. »
Douglas Tompkins endorses WM
"The acceleration of everyday life, the growth of arms technology and the over-development of the global economy with ensuing global climate change among many other issues has left the world in a far more precarious place than ever in the history of civilization". »
Award for “Silo: Sage of the Andes”
It has just been announced that “Silo: Sage of the Andes” was awarded a Special Jury Award at the Houston, Texas based, 42nd International WorldFest Film Festival. »
Information exchange agreement between Morris Productions and Pressenza
Today in the city of Bogota, Colombia, an agreement was reached to exchange information between our agency and Morris Productions, directed by the renowned journalist Hollman Morris. »