By Malou Francisco EBC Europe correspondent Eagle News Service BONN, Germany (Eagle News) — The former President of Afghanistan Hamid Karzai proposed ways of establishing lasting peace and stability in his country, making it a place of international cooperation and not confrontation. He made it clear that success can only happen if the Afghans are the ones truly in-charge of the peace process and their internal affairs. “Peace can come only when the United […]
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Arnold Schwarzenegger says “act now” on climate change
BONN, Germany (Reuters) — Former California governor-turned-green activist, Arnold Schwarzenegger, said on Sunday (November 12) he would do everything in his power to make sure the Paris climate agreement is implemented. Speaking at an event event organized by local and regional governments on the sidelines of the Bonn talks on global warming, the former Hollywood star also said it was everyone’s responsibility to act. The Austrian-born actor, who served two terms as California governor, also […]
Climate envoys meet in Bonn, but all eyes on Washington
by Mariëtte Le Roux Agence France Presse BONN, Germany (AFP) — Uncertainty over America’s future in the climate-rescue Paris Agreement loomed large over United Nations talks in Bonn Monday, aimed at working out the nuts and bolts of implementing the hard-fought international deal. US President Donald Trump has yet to announce whether he intends keeping a campaign promise to withdraw Washington from the pact in whose birth his predecessor, Barack Obama, was instrumental. Media reports have […]
Bonn climate talks show progress, but sense of urgency needed
BONN, Germany – Climate negotiators ended almost two weeks of discussions in Bonn today, having made solid, if slow, progress in developing rules and tools that will guide implementation of the global climate deal adopted in Paris last year. Mark Lutes, WWF’s Head of Delegation to the Bonn meeting, said while governments appear committed to making the Paris Agreement operational as soon as possible, the urgency that drove the negotiations in Paris was definitely missing […]
Pasugo drive in photos: Thumbs up
(Eagle News) — This young woman in Bonn, Germany makes the “thumbs up” sign as she gears up for “Worldwide Pasugo Drive” of the Iglesia Ni Cristo on Saturday, February 20, 2016. Wherever in the world they may be, INC members across the globe moved as one in sharing their faith as they heeded the call of the Church Administration to spread the message of salvation to their fellowmen. (Eagle News Service)





