The Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration - finalized at the U.N. in July after 18 months of talks - was formally approved with the bang of a gavel in Marrakesh at the start of a two-day conference. But the United States and at least 16 other countries either opted out or expressed concerns, with some claiming the pact infringes national sovereignty. Billed as the first international document on managing migration, it lays out 23 objectives to open up legal migration and discourage illegal border crossings, as the number of people on the move globally has surged to more than 250 million. Describing it as a "roadmap to prevent suffering and chaos," U.N. Secretary General Antonio Guterres sought to dispel what he called a number of myths around the pact, including claims it will allow the U.N. to impose migration policies on member states. The pact "is not legally binding," he said. "It is a framework for international cooperation." "We must not succumb to fear and false … [Read more...] about UN conference adopts migration pact despite withdrawals
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U.S. withdraws from international accords, says U.N. world court ‘politicized’
U.S. withdraws from international accords, says U.N. world court 'politicized'The Saigon Times Daily U.S. National Security Advisor John Bolton answers a question from a reporter about how he refers to Palestine during a news conference in the White House briefing room in Washington, U.S., October 3, 2018 – PHOTO: REUTERS WASHINGTON (REUTERS) - The Trump administration on Wednesday pulled out of two international agreements after Iran and the Palestinians complained to the International Court of Justice about U.S. policies, the latest withdrawal by Washington from multilateral accords. The U.S. national security adviser John Bolton slammed the highest United Nations tribunal as “politicized and ineffective” as he announced that the United States would review all international agreements that could expose it to binding decisions by the ICJ. Earlier on Wednesday the ICJ handed a victory to Tehran, ordering the United States to ensure that sanctions against … [Read more...] about U.S. withdraws from international accords, says U.N. world court ‘politicized’
Trump says his son sought information on Clinton from Russians in 2016
Trump says his son sought information on Clinton from Russians in 2016The Saigon Times Daily U.S. President Donald Trump holds a Make America Great Again rally in Olentangy Orange High School in Lewis Center, OH, U.S., August 4, 2018 – PHOTO: REUTERS WASHINGTON (REUTERS) - U.S. President Donald Trump acknowledged on Sunday that his son met with Russians in 2016 at Trump Tower to get information on his election opponent Hillary Clinton, saying it was “totally legal” and “done all the time in politics.” The Republican president had previously said the meeting was about the adoption of Russian children by Americans. Trump’s morning Twitter post was his most direct statement on the purpose of the meeting, though his son and others have said it was to gather damaging information on the Democratic candidate. In a post on Twitter, Trump also denied reports in the Washington Post and CNN that he was concerned his eldest son, Donald Trump Jr., could … [Read more...] about Trump says his son sought information on Clinton from Russians in 2016
U.S. grand jury indicts 12 Russian spies in 2016 election hacking
U.S. grand jury indicts 12 Russian spies in 2016 election hackingThe Saigon Times Daily Deputy U.S. Attorney General Rod Rosenstein announces grand jury indictments of 12 Russian intelligence officers in special counsel Robert Mueller's Russia investigation during a news conference at the Justice Department in Washington, U.S., July 13, 2018 – PHOTO: REUTERS WASHINGTON (REUTERS) - A federal grand jury on Friday, July 13 indicted 12 Russian military intelligence officers on charges of hacking the computer networks of 2016 Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton and the Democratic Party, the Justice Department said. The indictment, secured by Special Counsel Robert Mueller in his ongoing investigation of Russian involvement in the 2016 election won by President Donald Trump, was issued three days before Trump, who is currently on a visit to Britain, meets Russian President Vladimir Putin for a summit in Helsinki. “The indictment charges 12 Russian military … [Read more...] about U.S. grand jury indicts 12 Russian spies in 2016 election hacking
Vietnam wants World Bank’s support in food safety
The Vietnamese Government has built a legal framework on food safety and hygiene, including the Law on Food Safety issued in 2010 which adopts a good approach to global trends, he said, noting that food safety management focuses on risks of unsafe food. Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam (wearing glasses) at the online conference on April 18 Authorities need to enhance testing capacity and built a database to provide reliable information for consumers and management agencies. Information and technology must be used to popularize food safety knowledge, trace origins of food and connect production units, he said. He also stated that thanks to domestic businesses’ efforts to ensure food safety and hygiene for their products, exports of agro-forestry-fishery products in 2017 fetched over USD 36 billion. Meanwhile, in Washington D.C., the U.S., Laura Tuck, WB Vice President for Sustainable Development, stressed the significance of food safety and measures to improve … [Read more...] about Vietnam wants World Bank’s support in food safety