As a result, the world is menaced by "superbugs" - strains of bacteria that defy all existing forms of treatment.

CNN: FIGHTING SUPERBUGS

If their discovery can be commercialised it could give existing forms of compact memory a serious run for their money and instead of being a curse of miniaturisation, quantum physics might turn out to be a blessing in disguise.

ECONOMIST: Spintronics

Great importance must be given to the promotion and protection of the human rights of persons belonging to groups which have been rendered vulnerable, including migrant workers, the elimination of all forms of discrimination against them, and the strengthening and more effective implementation of existing human rights instruments.

UNESCO: Vienna Declaration and Programme of Action

In addition, the conference will offer the opportunity to discuss on the way to streamline the different cultural cooperation platforms at the ministerial level existing in the South-East European region, in order to improve their coordination and to devise possible forms of convergence.

UNESCO: MEDIA SERVICES