Reuters - Rebels in Nigeria's oil producing Niger Delta on Saturday invited the United Nations' new "messenger of peace," actor George Clooney, to step into its conflict with the government over oil wealth.
Beckham visits Sierra Leone as UNICEF envoy
Reuters - English soccer star David Beckham met with children in Sierra Leone on Saturday as part of his role as a Goodwill Ambassador for UNICEF, the U.N. child agency.
Missy Elliott cooking up new tunes
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Clooney Named UN Messenger of Peace
George Clooney has been designated a United Nations Messenger of Peace, to raise awareness of the world body’s peacekeeping efforts. (I wonder how Fabio feels about this.) Clooney, who raises money for those suffering in Darfur and increases awareness about the crisis affecting the region, is being “recognized for focusing public attention on crucial international political and [...]
George Clooney has been designated a United Nations Messenger of Peace, to raise awareness of the world body’s peacekeeping efforts.
(I wonder how Fabio feels about this.)
Clooney, who raises money for those suffering in Darfur and increases awareness about the crisis affecting the region, is being “recognized for focusing public attention on crucial international political and social issues,” according to a U.N. spokeswoman.
Nigerian militants invite Clooney
AP - LAGOS, Nigeria — Militants in Nigeria's restive oil region on Saturday invited actor and peace activist George Clooney to visit the area and asked for U.N. intervention in their conflict.
Writers' strike threatens Grammys show
AP - Producers of the Grammy Awards have requested an interim agreement that would allow striking Hollywood writers to work on next month's telecast, The Recording Academy said Tuesday.
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