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UN Refugee Chief Urges Greater Support of Syria's Neighbours
Tuesday, 1 October 2013, 12:46 pm | UN News
The United Nations refugee chief today called on Syria’s neighbours to continue to keep their borders open and provide protection to those fleeing the conflict, and on the international community to help these countries shoulder the burden. More >>
Conflict in Syria ‘A War on Terror,’ Deputy PM Tells UN GA
Tuesday, 1 October 2013, 12:42 pm | UN News
The conflict ravaging Syria is not a civil war but a war on terror, the country’s Deputy Prime Minister said today in his turn at the rostrum at the high-level debate that opens the annual session of the United Nations General Assembly. More >>
Middle East: Gulf State Ministers Support Nuclear-Free Zone
Tuesday, 1 October 2013, 12:41 pm | UN News
In their addresses to the United Nations General Assembly today, the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Bahrain and Oman reiterated their support for making the Middle East a zone free of nuclear and other weapons of mass destruction, urging greater ... More >>
Eritrea Foreign Minister Urges General Assembly to Reform UN
Tuesday, 1 October 2013, 12:40 pm | UN News
The United Nations is debilitated by chronic weaknesses and shortcomings and must be reformed, the Foreign Minister of Eritrea today said, urging also that sanctions against its country be lifted. More >>
UN Chemical Weapons Investigators Depart Syria after Mission
Tuesday, 1 October 2013, 12:39 pm | UN News
The United Nations team investigating allegations of chemical weapons use in Syria has left the country after completing its six-day mission, a spokesperson for the world body said today. More >>
Nicaragua Continues Progress on Anti-Poverty Targets
Tuesday, 1 October 2013, 12:38 pm | UN News
In an annual statement at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, the Foreign Minister of Nicaragua highlighted his country’s progress towards achieving the anti-poverty goals, which is the theme of this year’s General Assembly. More >>
Behind the Scenes – When the World Comes To UN Headquarters
Tuesday, 1 October 2013, 12:37 pm | UN News
Gridlock and fanfare – two words often associated with the United Nations. At no time do they crop up more frequently than when the General Assembly opens its high-level session in the fall every year. More >>
Pacific Nations at UN Want Urgent Action on Climate Change
Monday, 30 September 2013, 1:51 pm | UN News
Pacific countries, some of them threatened with extinction from rising sea levels, took to the podium of the United Nations General Assembly today to call for an urgent global approach to mitigate climate change, voicing concern at the lack of progress ... More >>
Syrian Opposition Must Send Delegation to Peace Conference
Monday, 30 September 2013, 1:47 pm | UN News
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon urged the National Coalition for the Syrian opposition forces to reach out to other groups and agree on a united delegation for an upcoming peace conference, as he met with the President of the Coalition on Saturday. More >>
Charles Taylor Conviction an ‘Important Step’ For Justice
Monday, 30 September 2013, 1:45 pm | UN News
Members of the Security Council today welcomed the decision by a United Nations-backed court to uphold the conviction of former Liberian President Charles Taylor for war crimes and crimes against humanity committed during Sierra Leone’s civil war. More >>
King of Tonga Calls for New Development for Climate Change
Monday, 30 September 2013, 1:40 pm | UN News
Taking the podium at the United Nations General Assembly today, King Tupou VI of Tonga joined leaders of other small island developing States (SIDS) in urging that sustainable development agenda address climate change in a way that is integrated ... More >>
UN-Backed Court Decision to Uphold Charles Taylor Conviction
Friday, 27 September 2013, 12:42 pm | UN News
The Prosecutor of the United Nations-backed Special Court for Sierra Leone (SCSL) today welcomed the court’s decision to uphold the conviction of former Liberian President Charles Taylor for war crimes and crimes against humanity. More >>
UN Urges Renewed Efforts to Rid World of Nuclear Threat
Friday, 27 September 2013, 12:41 pm | UN News
Senior United Nations officials today called on Member States to take renewed steps to rid the world of nuclear weapons, during what was the first high-level meeting ever held by the General Assembly devoted to this issue. More >>
Loss of Life Caused By Earthquake in South-West Pakistan
Friday, 27 September 2013, 12:40 pm | UN News
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today voiced his sadness at the loss of life and damage to thousands of homes caused by the 7.8-magnitude earthquake that struck south-west Pakistan earlier this week. More >>
At UN Meeting, Countries Commit To Protect Gay Rights
Friday, 27 September 2013, 12:39 pm | UN News
Countries attending the first ministerial meeting held at the United Nations on the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) individuals today reaffirmed their commitment to work together to combat discrimination and protect the rights ... More >>
Cyprus Shows Ills Caused By Non-Enforcement of UN Decisions
Friday, 27 September 2013, 12:38 pm | UN News
The “unacceptable” situation that Cyprus finds itself in – still divided after 40 years of numerous Security Council resolutions that call for its reunification – is an example of the harm that can result from the non-enforcement of United ... More >>
Zimbabwe’s President Urges Support for Developing Countries
Friday, 27 September 2013, 12:35 pm | UN News
The objectives of the United Nations Charter in the economic arena will remain unfulfilled unless Member States address challenges in the developing countries, Zimbabwe’s President Robert Mugabe today told the General Assembly high-level debate. More >>
Abbas: Current Talks Last Chance For Just Peace with Israel
Friday, 27 September 2013, 12:32 pm | UN News
Warning that time is running out, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas today called on the United Nations to end Israeli settlement building on Palestinian land and thus giving a last chance for renewed peace talks to resolve the Middle East conflict ... More >>
UN Agency Aiding Palestinians Faces ‘Unprecedented’ Demands
Friday, 27 September 2013, 12:21 pm | UN News
The United Nations agency tasked with assisting Palestinian refugees is facing extraordinary demands under very challenging circumstances, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said today, urging the international community to step up so that five million people ... More >>
Somali President Cites Successes in Rebuilding Country
Friday, 27 September 2013, 12:20 pm | UN News
Recalling the major milestones Somalia achieved over the past year, the country’s President today told the United Nations that bolstering its political and governance gains requires international support, particularly the ongoing struggle to drive ... More >>
