GENEVA (ILO News) — The global youth unemployment rate has reached its highest level on record, and is expected to increase through 2010, the International Labour Organization (ILO) said in a new report issued to coincide with the launch of the UN International Youth Year (1) on 12 August. The report, ILO Global Employment Trends for Youth 2010 says that of some 620 million economically active... 

Castro HAVANA, Cuba, CMC – Former Cuban president Fidel Castro has warned of a nuclear “holocaust” and he said that it would be up to US President Barack Obama to prevent it. On Saturday the ailing Cuban revolutionary leader mustered enough strength to address the country’s parliament for the first time since his health crisis four years ago. “Fate would have it that at this precise... 

David Cameron. Photo credit: operationblackvote.files.wordpress.com Conservative leader David Cameron is the new UK prime minister after the resignation of Gordon Brown. Mr Cameron, 43, is in Downing Street after travelling to Buckingham Palace to formally accept the Queen’s request to form the next government. He said he aimed to form a “proper and full coalition” with the Lib Dems... 

LONDON, Britain, CMC – The United Kingdom general election, which has resulted in a “hung Parliament”, has raised more questions than it has answered. David Cameron and the Conservative Party have made substantial gains, but the country has fallen short of giving them a full mandate in Thursday’s general election. In spite of being rebuffed by the electorate Prime Minister Gordon Brown... 

LONDON, CMC – Voters go to the polls on Thursday to elect a new government with opinion polls indicating that the ruling Labour Party having a strong fight from the Conservatives and the Liberal Democrats. In spite of the well-attended rally organised by Operation Black Vote at the Westminster Central Hall in London and an integral part in the CitizensUK meeting at the same venue which was... 

The campaign has been turned upside down by the very introduction of these American presidential-style debates. LONDON, England, CMC – David Cameron seems to be well on his way to Downing Street after the United Kingdom general election on May 6. The Conservative leader has put clear water between himself and the Labour Party leader, incumbent Prime Minister Gordon Brown. That, at least, is... 

VIENNA, 30 March (UN Information Service) – Marking the 55th anniversary of United Nations Congresses on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice, the Twelfth United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice will be held in Salvador, Brazil, from 12-19 April 2010 under the theme: “Comprehensive strategies for global challenges: crime prevention and criminal justice systems and... 

On March 09, 2010, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) issued Import Alert #99-20, “Detention Without Physical Examination of Imported Food Products Due to Nutritional Labeling Education Act (NLEA) Violations”. (IA 99-20).  FDA enforces all laws and regulations related to “Front of Package” labeling and Nutritional Facts Panels.  This applies to both imported and domestic products. ... 

Margaret Hamburg. Photo credit: blog.pharmexec.com PRESS RELEASE: Earlier this month (March 3, 2010), U.S. Food & Drug Administration(FDA) Commissioner Margaret Hamburg issued a press release announcing a major and broad initiative to increase FDA enforcement against illegal claims on food labeling, including unauthorized Nutrient Content Claims, health claims, and all drug and disease claims. FDA... 

UN Secretary General. Photo credit: www.nowpublic.com UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon pledged to release up to $ 10 million from the Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) to enable UN agencies to support the Chilean government’s efforts to cover urgent needs in the aftermath of the 8.8 magnitude earthquake that struck the country on 27 February. The Secretary-General met with Chilean President...