ROME – At the recently concluded FAO COuncil, the UN agency’s cunning director general, evidently acting on orders from his masters in the Chinese Communist Party, engineered a ‘coup d’etat’ with the complicity of the slippery Chairman Hans Hoogeveen, whose credentials include being fired as treasurer of the Dutch Catholic Church in Rome, FAO sources said. Qu effectively turned the Governing body into a raucous circus in his bid to obtain a further two years at the helm of FAO over opposition from the United States and the EU.
JAN FILIPOWICZ
3 Jan 2025
Insider reporters
WASHINGTON -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kan., and Rep. Tracey Mann, R-Kan., led their Republican colleagues in sending a bicameral letter to U.S. President Biden, urging him to reject a proposal before the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization’s Council that they say “would alter governance and leadership arrangements at the FAO, strengthen China’s position in the organization, and weaken American agricultural leadership on the world stage.”
2 Jan 2025
Grace Stathatos
NEW YORK - Italian professor and author of
29 Dec 2024
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Dear Mr Phillips,
You have quite interesting business and journalism practices!
27 Dec 2024
Madison Runyan
ROME — As construction for the 2025 Jubilee enhances Italy's historic monuments, a surge of initiatives is emerging to support those most in need. While one-tenth of the country's population lives in absolute poverty, coordinated efforts from government, religious organizations, and local communities are gaining momentum to address this challenge.
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John Phillips
VATICAN CITY -- Pope Francis on Tuesday opened the Holy Door of St. Peter's Basilica, inaugurating the special Jubilee holy year dedicated to the theme of "hope." Before knocking on the door where he arrived in a wheelchair, the 88-year-old pontiff recited a prayer, saying "pilgrims and witnesses of peace, we enter the time of mercy and forgiveness, so that for every man and woman the way of hope that does not delude may be unlocked."
24 Dec 2024
JAN FILIPOWICZ
ROME – FAO donors spearheaded by European Union countries have frozen funds for as many as 200 professional positions at the FAO because of disgruntlement with the way the Chinese Communist Director General Qu Dongyu is spending donor funds profligately as he launches a campaign for an unconstitutional third term of office and a salary increase, diplomatic sources say.
20 Dec 2024
Michael LaPointe
Hamburg is like a German Seattle. It’s the third largest port city in Europe, with cloudy and rainy winters and an industrial vibe with links to a famous music scene. The city has had its share of tragedy- first, the major fire of 1842 which destroyed most of the city, and then, the allied bombing campaign during World War 2.
20 Dec 2024
Dvalishvili Ruso
TBILISI, Georgia -- Located in the vibrant district of Vera in the Georgian capital, Vera Italiana offers an exceptional gastronomic journey that brings the rich flavors of Italy to Georgia’s capital. With its inviting atmosphere and commitment to traditional recipes, this Italian restaurant has quickly become a favorite locals and visitors seeking an authentic Italian dining experience.
20 Dec 2024