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Philippines: Concern At ‘Incredible Despair’ of Population
Thursday, 14 November 2013, 11:12 am | UN News
As the United Nations and other organizations scale up the massive relief operation under way in the typhoon-battered Philippines, the UN humanitarian chief is meeting today with survivors in the hard-hit city of Tacloban, a day after launching a $301 ... More >>
2013 Set To Be Among Warmest On Record As Sea Levels Rise
Thursday, 14 November 2013, 11:05 am | UN News
The year 2013 is currently on course to be among the top ten warmest years since modern records began in 1850, the United Nations World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said today, adding that melting ice caps and glaciers have contributed to a ... More >>
Settlements Threaten Hopes for Israeli-Palestinian Peace
Thursday, 14 November 2013, 10:59 am | UN News
A senior United Nations official today voiced his growing concern at the series of settlement announcements made by Israel over the past weeks and stressed the need to avoid actions that negatively impact ongoing Israeli-Palestinian peace talks. More >>
UNICEF Appeals for US$34m (NZ $41m) for Philippines Children
Wednesday, 13 November 2013, 5:53 pm | UN News
With UNICEF supplies now reaching affected areas, the charity is urgently appealing for US$34m (NZ$41m) to aid the 4.4 million children of the Philippines estimated to be affected by Typhoon Haiyan. More >>
UN Launches $301m Appeal for Typhoon-Ravaged Philippines
Wednesday, 13 November 2013, 5:52 pm | UN News
The United Nations today appealed for nearly a third of a billion dollars to provide humanitarian assistance to typhoon hit regions of the Philippines where aid workers are labouring around the clock to get in urgently needed survival supplies, such ... More >>
Typhoon Haiyan: UN Agencies Mount Massive Relief Operation
Wednesday, 13 November 2013, 5:51 pm | UN News
As the magnitude of the devastation wrought by Typhoon Haiyan unfolds in the Philippines, the United Nations and its partners are mounting a massive humanitarian operation, battling heavy rains, blocked roads and damaged airstrips and seaports to reach millions ... More >>
UN Court Rules for Cambodia in Preah Vihear Temple Dispute
Tuesday, 12 November 2013, 12:44 pm | UN News
The United Nations International Court of Justice (ICJ) today ruled that Cambodia has sovereignty over the whole territory of the Preah Vihear temple, and that Thailand is obligated to withdraw its military personnel from the area. More >>
Iran and UN Agree To Strengthen Nuclear Cooperation
Tuesday, 12 November 2013, 12:43 pm | UN News
The United Nations atomic watchdog and Iran today signed a joint statement in Tehran in which they agree to strengthen their cooperation and dialogue to ensure the peaceful nature of the country’s nuclear programme. More >>
Philippines: $25 Million for Typhoon Relief Efforts - UN
Tuesday, 12 November 2013, 12:41 pm | UN News
The United Nations humanitarian affairs office today released an initial $25 million from the world body’s emergency fund in quick response to the devastation caused by the super typhoon Haiyan which ripped through the Philippines over the weekend. More >>
Funding Gap Threatens UN Assistance to Palestinian Refugees
Tuesday, 12 November 2013, 12:40 pm | UN News
The United Nations agency providing protection and assistance to some five million Palestinian refugees is facing a cash deficit that threatens to bring its operations to a standstill, its chief has warned, appealing to both traditional and new donors ... More >>
Global Shortage of Health Workers Expected To Keep Growing
Tuesday, 12 November 2013, 12:39 pm | UN News
The United Nations World Health Organization (WHO) today warned of the serious implications for billions worldwide due to the shortage of healthcare workers, which is estimated to grow to 12.9 million by 2035 from the current deficit of 7.2 million. More >>
Developing Countries Face Debt Uncertainties As Growth Slows
Tuesday, 12 November 2013, 12:38 pm | UN News
Greater steps must be taken to avoid or mitigate debt crises, particularly among developing countries which, for the first time in more than a decade, are seeing their debts rise in relation to their gross domestic product (GDP), a United Nations ... More >>
UN Working with Philippines to Respond To Super Typhoon
Monday, 11 November 2013, 12:07 pm | UN News
A United Nations team arrived this morning in the city of Tacloban in the Philippines to assess and respond to the damage caused by the super typhoon Haiyan, which slammed the country yesterday. More >>
Ban Concerned By Maldives Decision to Delay Election Runoff
Monday, 11 November 2013, 11:28 am | UN News
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today congratulated the people of the Maldives for Saturday's peaceful conduct of the country's presidential elections, but expressed concern over the decision to delay the second round of voting. More >>
Security Council 'Outraged' By Bomb Attack in Somali Capital
Monday, 11 November 2013, 11:24 am | UN News
The Security Council has expressed outrage at a deadly bomb attack in Mogadishu, which caused numerous deaths and injuries, and reiterated its determination to combat all forms of terrorism. More >>
Philippines: UN Works to Reach Thousands Affected By Typhoon
Monday, 11 November 2013, 11:23 am | UN News
United Nations agencies are working closely with the Government of the Philippines to reach those affected by the super typhoon Haiyan, as the number of reported casualties continues to rise and access remains a challenge in many areas. More >>
Food Prices Less Volatile Than In Recent Years
Friday, 8 November 2013, 11:48 am | UN News
Improved supplies and a recovery in global inventories of cereals has led to less price volatility than in recent years, the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) said today, adding that food prices over the past month rose slightly, driven ... More >>
Colombia: UN Congratulates Parties on Peace Agreement
Friday, 8 November 2013, 11:30 am | UN News
The United Nations today congratulated Colombia following an announcement that negotiating parties in Havana, Cuba, reached an agreement on the issue of political participation in the South American country. More >>
DR Congo: M23 Announces Cessation of Hostilities
Tuesday, 5 November 2013, 10:48 am | UN News
A team of special envoys led by the United Nations today noted the announced cessation of hostilities between the M23 rebel group and the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). More >>
UN Agrees To Launch Development Response to Syrian Crisis
Tuesday, 5 November 2013, 10:47 am | UN News
Senior United Nations development officials have agreed to complement ongoing humanitarian efforts in Syria and its neighbours with support for increased demands on basic services and to help the countries recover from economic downturns. More >>
