This has been confirmed to us from conversations that we've had with people in Benghazi, including former representatives from the Libya National Council who have been in touch with our representatives and our liaison with them, indicating that in fact the efforts here have made a real difference in terms of the threat that was looming over Benghazi.

WHITEHOUSE: Press Briefing

"Henke's interview with the newspaper was unapproved by our media liaison team, " family spokesman Arnold Pistorius, Henke's brother, said.

CNN: March 5, 2013 -- Updated 2054 GMT (0454 HKT)

The agreement to set up the liaison office would give the group an address where negotiators could meet, says our Kabul correspondent, and some see this agreement as a critical step.

BBC: Afghan Taliban back Western proposal for Qatar office

Finally, on the occasion of International Literacy Day 2012, the UNESCO Liaison Office invites you to watch the video message by Princess Laurentien recorded by UNRIC in our Office.

UNESCO: Visit of H.R.H Princess Laurentien of the Netherlands, UNESCO Special Envoy on Literacy for Development, on the occasion of International Literacy Day 2012 | United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization