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swissinfo.chU.N. rights body rebukes France for mistreating RomaReutersGENEVA, Aug 27 (Reuters) - A United Nations human rights body rebuked France on Friday for its crackdown on Roma and urged the government to try to integrate members of the EU's bi...

The GuardianRights Panel Criticizes France Over Roma PolicyNew York TimesGENEVA — A United Nations-backed committee of experts sharply criticized France on Friday for deporting large groups of Roma and said the government in Paris should do more to combat...

EU loses case over taxes on US, Asian tech goodsThe Associated PressGENEVA — The European Union is weighing whether to appeal a World Trade Organization ruling that condemned the bloc for illegally collecting tariffs on ...and more »...

Moneycontrol.comPakistani Envoy: Billions Needed to Rebuild After FloodsVoice of AmericaPakistan's envoy to the United Nations says the country will need billions of dollars to rebuild after widespread flooding devastated its infrastructure. Speaking ...

MSN Philippines NewsUS Welcomes WTO Panel Ruling Vs EU On High-Tech ProductsWall Street JournalWASHINGTON (Dow Jones)--The US applauded a World Trade Organization panel ruling Monday targeting European Union duties on high-technology products. ...WTO Back...

Focus Taiwan News ChannelWTO Backs U.S., Japan Complaint Over EU Import Duties on Electronic GoodsBloombergThe European Union broke global trade laws by imposing import duties on billion of high-tech ...GENEVA 15-19 Sep 2010 World Trade Organization open...

GENEVA 15-19 Sep 2010 World Trade Organization opens its doorsNewsAhead AgencyThe World Trade Organization, the 153-nation body that deals with the rules of trade between nations, holds a public relations exercise at a time when it ......

Daily MailWHO declares swine flu pandemic is overAFPGENEVA — The World Health Organisation on Tuesday declared the swine flu pandemic over, more than a year after the new virus spread around the world, sparking panic and killing thousands before fizzling ...

WTO condemns Australian ban on New Zealand applesReuters UKGENEVA Aug 9 (Reuters) - Australia's restrictions on imports of New Zealand apples break international trade laws and should be amended, the World Trade ...and more »...

msnbc.com'The Bachelorette' recap: Frankly, We're a Little Confused Now, TooEntertainment WeeklyMost of the time, Jennifer Armstrong is indulging her TiVo habit, watching and rewatching ''Alias,'' ''The OC,'' an...