Bono warns that existence of UN, EU and NATO are threatened

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Irish rock star Bono warned Monday that the United Nations and other international institutions including the European Union and NATO are under threat — and nations must work together to ensure their continued existence.

The Dublin-born U2 singer and activist gave a sobering speech to several hundred U.N. diplomats and staff at an event launching Ireland's candidacy for a seat on the powerful Security Council in 2021-22 saying "you can count on Ireland to do its part in that work."

While Bono didn't name any countries responsible for threatening global institutions during these "troubled times," his words appeared clearly aimed at U.S. President Donald Trump, who has criticized the EU and NATO. The American leader has also pulled out of the Paris climate agreement which the singer cited, and taken aim at the World Trade Organization with new U.S. tariffs, an institution Bono said is also under threat.

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On Sunday night, the Irish government invited ambassadors from the 192 other U.N. member nations to Bono's concert at Madison Square Garden as part of its launch for a council seat.

Bono, who is also a human rights and humanitarian activist and philanthropist, joked Monday evening that it was "unusual having a load of ambassadors jumping up and down at a rock and roll show." He told the diplomats: "at least you weren't shouting at each other, so that was good."

But his speech was both his sobering assessment of the state of the world and an appeal to the diplomats to back Ireland for a council seat.

Ireland is expected to be in a three-way race against Canada and Norway for two seats reserved for Western nations on the Security Council. Elections to fill the seats for a two-year term will be held in June 2020.

Bono said Ireland's experience of colonialism, conflict, famine, mass migration "give us kind of a hard-earned expertise in these problems, and empathy and I hope humility."

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Bono said he just came back from Canada and praised Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as "a remarkable leader who's put together the most diverse Cabinet on the planet."

"That Canada is nice is the worst thing I can say about them," he said.

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Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar formally launched Ireland's campaign for a council seat at the reception on the U.N.'s lawn that included Irish dancing and music — but no singing from Bono.

"We see ourselves as an island at the center of the world," Varadkar said. "And we're deeply aware that in an interdependent world, the great challenges of our time do not know international boundaries."

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While Bono didn't name any countries responsible for threatening global institutions during these "troubled times," his words appeared clearly aimed at U.S. President Donald Trump, who has criticized the EU and NATO. The American leader has also pulled out of the Paris climate agreement which the singer cited, and taken aim at the World Trade Organization with new U.S. tariffs, an institution Bono said is also under threat.

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HRC and Comey in Ireland

Interesting.

Did Mueller prevent 9/11 families from suing Saudi Arabia?

15 of the 19 Sept. 11 hijackers came from Saudi Arabia. Ever since the attacks, the family members of victims have been pursuing financial compensation from Saudi Arabia's government. But one of the biggest obstacles to that compensation was FBI director, and now special prosecutor, Robert Mueller.

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