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Singer Sami Yusuf joins UN Global Ambassadors Against Hunger
Wednesday, 27 August 2014, 1:41 pm | UN News
The internationally acclaimed singer, songwriter and composer Sami Yusuf has today joined the United Nations World Food Programme ( WFP ) as a Global Ambassador Against Hunger. More >>
Yemeni-led political process only peaceful exit to crisis
Wednesday, 27 August 2014, 11:52 am | UN News
The United Nations envoy to Yemen today expressed concern over the high level of unrest in the country which he says is probably the most serious since the beginning of the political transition in 2011. More >>
UN chief welcomes Egyptian-brokered ceasefire for Gaza
Wednesday, 27 August 2014, 11:37 am | UN News
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has welcomed today’s announcement of an open-ended ceasefire for Gaza, brokered under Egyptian auspices, and said he hopes this will lead to a political process aimed at achieving a durable peace. More >>
Ban welcomes signing of blueprint to implement ceasefire
Wednesday, 27 August 2014, 11:30 am | UN News
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has welcomed the signing by the South Sudanese Government and the opposition of a plan to implement a seventh-month-old ceasefire deal between the two sides. More >>
UN hosts meeting: Greek Cypriot, Turkish Cypriot negotiators
Wednesday, 27 August 2014, 10:14 am | UN News
The United Nations confirmed today that Greek and Turkish Cypriot negotiators met today in Nicosia to discuss arrangements for the upcoming meeting of the leaders from the two sides. More >>
UNICEF deploys largest aid operation ever in a single month
Wednesday, 27 August 2014, 10:01 am | UN News
Amid multiple crises UN children’s agency deploys largest aid operation ever in a single month More >>
Security Council extends UN peacekeeping force in Lebanon
Wednesday, 27 August 2014, 9:58 am | UN News
The Security Council today renewed the mandate of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon ( UNIFIL ) for another year, while strongly condemning attempts to threaten the country’s security and stability. More >>
South Sudan: three dead in UN-contracted helicopter crash
Wednesday, 27 August 2014, 9:52 am | UN News
The United Nations mission in South Sudan has confirmed that three crew members died and another was injured when one of its helicopters crashed today near Bentiu, Unity state. More >>
UN: Seeks access to Israel, occupied Palestinian
Wednesday, 27 August 2014, 9:49 am | UN News
An independent United Nations expert has requested access to Israel and the occupied Palestinian territory to gather first-hand information on the impact of current hostilities on the human rights situation. More >>
UN: Seeks access to Israel, occupied Palestinian
Wednesday, 27 August 2014, 9:49 am | UN News
An independent United Nations expert has requested access to Israel and the occupied Palestinian territory to gather first-hand information on the impact of current hostilities on the human rights situation. More >>
UN: Final Member on Panel to Investigate Gaza Violations
Tuesday, 26 August 2014, 1:51 pm | UN News
Civilians caught in the crossfire in Gaza have suffered debilitating injuries. Photo: UNRWA Archives/Rami al Sayyed More >>
UNICEF Honours Life, Tireless Work of Richard Attenborough
Tuesday, 26 August 2014, 1:49 pm | UN News
Film producer and director Sir Richard Attenborough was introduced as the new Goodwill Ambassador for the UN Children's Fund (UNICEF) on 28 October 1987. UN Photo/Milton Grant More >>
Flight Restrictions Hamper Ability to Battle Ebola
Tuesday, 26 August 2014, 1:45 pm | UN News
UNICEF and partners visit a crowded market in Conakry, Guinea, to explain to vendors how they can protect themselves and their families from Ebola. Photo: UNICEF Guinea More >>
Killing of Dozens of Sunni Worshippers in Eastern Iraq
Tuesday, 26 August 2014, 1:29 pm | UN News
22 August 2014 – Condemning in the strongest terms the reported attack on a mosque in eastern Iraq, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today called on all Iraqi authorities to ensure that the attack is properly investigated and its perpetrators held to account. More >>
Iraq:Immediate Action to Avert Possible 'Massacre'
Tuesday, 26 August 2014, 1:25 pm | UN News
The United Nations envoy for Iraq called for immediate action today to prevent a possible massacre in the northern town of Amerli, besieged by Islamic State (IS) militants for two the past months, leaving its citizens are stranded without food ... More >>
Ban & Netanyahu Discuss Need for Lasting Ceasefire in Gaza
Tuesday, 26 August 2014, 12:49 pm | UN News
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon speaks on the telephone [file photo]. UN Photo/Paulo Filgueiras More >>
Thailand: HIV Infections on Rise Among Young Gay Men
Tuesday, 26 August 2014, 12:46 pm | UN News
HIV Infections on Rise Among Young Gay Men, Other at-Risk Groups in Thailand – UN Study More >>
UN Urges Campaigns to Cooperate with Election Audit
Monday, 25 August 2014, 4:56 pm | UN News
The number of ballot boxes audited from Afghanistans Presidential run-off election is approaching the two-thirds mark. The United Nations has brought together some of the worlds most experienced election experts to supervise the audit's unprecedented ... More >>
Ban Urges Russia, Ukraine to Exercise Restraint
Monday, 25 August 2014, 4:46 pm | UN News
An elderly returnee to Sloviansk, Ukraine, whose house was hit by artillery and needs major repairs, is comforted by a relative. Photo: UNHCR/Iva Zimova More >>
UN Condemns Murder of American Journalist in Iraq
Monday, 25 August 2014, 4:32 pm | UN News
The United Nations Security Council today strongly condemned the “heinous and cowardly” murder of James Foley, an American journalist, by the militant group Islamic State (IS) and demanded the immediate, safe and unconditional release of all other hostages. More >>
