John Heilprin

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Retired Australian judge Michael Kirby, center, chairperson of the commission of Inquiry on Human Rights in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, takes off his glasses after delivering the commission's report during a press conference at the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland, Monday, Feb. 17, 2014. A U.N. panel has warned North Korean leader Kim Jong Un that he may be held accountable for orchestrating widespread crimes against civilians in the secretive Asian nation. Kirby told the leader in a letter accompanying a yearlong investigative report on North Korea that international prosecution is needed "to render accountable all those, including possibly yourself, who may be responsible for crimes against humanity." (AP Photo/Anja Niedringhaus)

UN letter to Kim Jong Un warns on accountability

John Heilprin · February 17, 2014 7:18 pm

U.N.-Arab League mediator Lakhdar Brahimi speaks during a news conference after finishing the second round of negotiations in Geneva, Switzerland, on Saturday. (AP Photo/Keystone, Salvatore Di Nolfi)

National Security

Syria peace talks in doubt after 6th day in Geneva

Associated Press, John Heilprin · February 15, 2014 2:10 pm

U.N. mediator Lakhdar Brahimi, right, gets information from an aide prior to a press briefing at the United Nations headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, Switzerland, Tuesday, Feb 11, 2014. A second round of peace talks between the Syrian government and the opposition bogged down quickly Tuesday in recriminations about who was responsible for escalating violence that has killed hundreds in the past few days and disrupted food aid for trapped civilians. (AP Photo/Anja Niedringhaus)

Syrian peace talks appear bogged down, no progress

John Heilprin · February 11, 2014 7:25 pm

Nestlé exchanges stake in L’Oreal for Galderma

John Heilprin · February 11, 2014 12:40 pm

Roche enjoys strong profit, expects growth in 2014

Roche enjoys strong profit, expects growth in 2014

John Heilprin · January 30, 2014 9:31 pm

Louay Safi, center, spokesperson for the Syrian National Coalition, Syria's main political opposition group, gestures during a press briefing at the United Nations headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, Thursday Jan. 30, 2014. Syrian negotiators have resumed their peace talks involving U.N.-Arab League mediator Lakhdar Brahimi, a day after President Bashar Assad's adviser rejected the opposition's call for a transitional governing body. (AP Photo/Anja Niedringhaus)

Syrian sides observe minute of silence for dead

John Heilprin · January 30, 2014 6:08 pm

Novartis Q4 net profit rises to $2.0 billion

Novartis Q4 net profit rises to $2.0 billion

John Heilprin · January 29, 2014 8:02 am

U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman, right, gestures as he talks with EU Trade Commissioner Karel De Gucht, prior to a session at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Saturday, Jan. 25, 2014. Global leaders argued Friday that efforts to eradicate poverty must be linked to climate change, saying that rising temperatures will have widespread effects on everything from food supplies to education. (AP Photo/Michel Euler)

In Davos, nations vow to extend global trade deal

John Heilprin · January 25, 2014 5:50 pm

Rock star Bono speaks during a panel discussion "The Post-2015 Goals: Inspiring a New Generation to Act", the fifth annual Associated Press debate, at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Friday, Jan. 24, 2014. (AP Photo/Michel Euler)

Cameron, Bono link poverty, climate at AP debate

John Heilprin · January 24, 2014 8:06 pm

U.N. climate chief Christiana Figueres, speaks during an interview with the Associated Press at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2014, the opening day of the World Economic Forum where world's financial and political elite will meet in the upcoming days. (AP Photo/Michel Euler)

At Davos, push for clean energy as climate weapon

John Heilprin · January 22, 2014 6:24 pm

Founder and President of the World Economic Forum German Klaus Schwab speaks during an interview with The Associated Press in Davos, Switzerland, Monday, Jan. 20, 2014. The world's financial and political elite will head this week to the Swiss Alps for 2014's gathering of the World Economic Forum at the ski resort of Davos. (AP Photo/Michel Euler)

Davos forum founder sees Syria, Iran in spotlight

John Heilprin · January 20, 2014 10:32 pm

UN: Drop in Syrians reaching Jordan, unclear why

UN: Drop in Syrians reaching Jordan, unclear why

John Heilprin · May 21, 2013 9:08 pm