Politics becomes involved, and political posturing is amply rewarded by public attention.

However, there's a lot of non political stuff happening that gets marginal attention.

Meanwhile, political trials in Egypt are attracting international attention and deterring foreign investment.

On the same site, Kibilly Soussakho draws attention to the political aspects of Timbuktu

Also welcomes the attention given by the Sub Commission to economic, social and cultural rights, as well as its continued attention to civil and political rights

In estimating political risk today, analysts must pay particular attention to the character of the political system. Does it allow for an orderly transition?

Instead, Hamas has turned its attention to the West Bank, where it has no political authority.

It should ensure balanced attention to civil and political rights and economic, social and cultural rights.

Her case has garnered international attention, with political leaders and rights groups calling for her immediate release.

Women's presence in decision making bodies does not automatically ensure attention to gender equality in political processes.

This crisis absorbed almost all of the European Union s political attention this summer, even as famine in Africa has worsened.

She had made clear her personal commitment to accord equal attention to economic, social and cultural rights alongside civil and political rights, although world events often drew more attention to the last two rights.

Given their gravity and magnitude, the humanitarian crises of Africa merit more of our attention and our political and financial resources.

(b) Increase Governments' awareness of the Standard Rules and draw their attention to their moral and political obligation to implement them

Seventh, we need to sustain political will and attention until a country has made the transition to development and sustainable peace.

Although political leaders are not focused on climate change, a big international event can capture their attention, as the Copenhagen conference did.

Equal attention will have to be given to civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights, as well as the right to development.

The report makes it clear that there are many social, economic and political issues that should engage our attention as we move forward.

In our view, the special representative will play a crucial role in sustaining international attention and political will for the long term effort.

The danger in Japan s game of prime ministerial musical chairs is that this political wrangling diverts attention from the serious problems facing today s Asia.

The question now is whether governments will give Judge Goldstone s findings the serious attention they deserve, or instead fall back into an overtly political posture.

He also asked how the High Commissioner would ensure that economic, social and cultural rights were accorded the same attention as political and civil rights.

But it will take some time before the new migrants gain decisive political influence, and the problems of Iran and Russia for Europe require immediate attention.

The Forum in directing increased political attention to the role of forests, also contributes to the goals as set out in the United Nations Millennium Declaration.

Attention!

Attention!

But in focusing on that issue we cannot allow unilateralist political agendas to divert attention from other security issues and the main MDG task of eradicating poverty.

These consultations will provide a framework for gathering information on violence against children, focusing increased attention on the problem and mobilizing the political will to confront it.

Ongoing reconciliation, as well as the management of conflicts between nomads and farmers, will require a great deal of political attention and resources for compensation and development.

We believe that the draft resolution performs an important function by highlighting the international community's assessment of the progress achieved in the political, security, economic, social and other critical spheres of Afghanistan's development and by drawing attention to the areas that require further attention.

In this regard, special attention should be paid to Oppenheim's approach, which distinguishes political treaties not creating a permanent regime, which have a greater chance of suspension, and political treaties creating a permanent regime, which have a lower chance of suspension.

As previous experience has shown, internal discussions on constitutional competences essentially political navel gazing can distract attention from the far more pressing issues of economic growth and jobs.

Invites the independent expert to pay special attention to the concrete experiences of involvement by people living in extreme poverty in the political decision making and social processes

Attention, please!

Attention, please!

Political reasons regarding foreign relations with friendly countries, the censor pays considerable attention to the political sensitivities of Arab regimes and endeavors to safeguard diplomatic relations with these countries as well as banning attacks on the Palestinian cause and Arabs in general.

It is understandable that pundits, worried about global warming and frustrated with the near absence of political interest or solutions, see exaggeration as an easy way to garner attention.

High food prices may have served as a trigger in North Africa, but the speed with which the protesters turned their attention to political reform caught everyone off guard.

To this end, it is necessary to pay more attention than ever to the specific historical characteristics of the continent arising from its particular historical, political and social context.

COPENHAGEN Turmoil across the Middle East and Northern Africa has refocused attention on the impact that political tensions or interference can have on the price and availability of energy imports.

The process on Kosovo is of paramount importance for the entire region, and understandably, it is followed with great attention by political leaders and public opinion in South East Europe.

Not enough attention has been paid to the importance of disaster reduction and not enough political will has been mobilized, particularly in addressing the impact of natural disasters on development.

In Europe, the global financial crisis of 2008 left a legacy of deep political and economic crisis in the weaker economies of Southern Europe. This crisis absorbed almost all of the European Union s political attention this summer, even as famine in Africa has worsened.

Women like attention.

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