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Syria Invites UN for Talks on Chemical Weapons Probe
Friday, 12 July 2013, 10:31 am | UN News
The United Nations disarmament chief and the head of the team probing the alleged use of chemical weapons in Syria have accepted the Government’s invitation to visit Damascus for talks on carrying out the investigation. More >>
World Cereal Production Set To Reach Historic High in 2013
Friday, 12 July 2013, 10:28 am | UN News
Global cereal production is expected to increase by 7 per cent in 2013 compared to last year, the United Nations food agency said today, but warned that in spite of a boost in supply, various regions including Central Africa, West Africa and Syria ... More >>
Ban Voices Concerns on Crisis to Egyptian Foreign Minister
Friday, 12 July 2013, 10:26 am | UN News
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today underscored the support of the United Nations for an Egyptian Government that is fully accountable to its people, while voicing concerns about certain developments taking place in the country. More >>
UNESCO Urges Investigations into Killings of Journalists
Friday, 12 July 2013, 10:24 am | UN News
The head of the United Nations agency tasked with defending press freedom has called for the recent killings of journalists in Russia, Somalia and Mexico to be thoroughly investigated and the perpetrators brought to justice. More >>
Solar-powered Plane an Inspiration For Sustainability – UN
Thursday, 11 July 2013, 1:22 pm | UN News
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon applauded today the journey of the first solar-powered plane to cross the United States from coast to coast and declared that the historic flight could serve as an inspiration to tackle climate change and promote ... More >>
Egypt:Female Voices Must Be Heard without Threat of Violence
Thursday, 11 July 2013, 11:22 am | UN News
A senior United Nations official today stressed the need to ensure women can make their voices heard in Egypt without fear of violence, stressing that their right to take part in the country’s public life must be protected. More >>
Guinea: UN Welcomes Deal to Organize Legislative Elections
Thursday, 11 July 2013, 11:21 am | UN News
The United Nations Peacebuilding Commission (PBC) panel dealing with the situation in Guinea welcomed today the agreement between the country's Government and opposition parties to hold legislative elections at the end of September. More >>
UN Condemns Continued Killing of Afghan Civilians
Thursday, 11 July 2013, 11:20 am | UN News
The United Nations mission in Afghanistan has strongly condemned the killing by a roadside bomb of at least 18 civilians -- including eight women, eight children and two men -- in the Obeh district of the western province of Herat. More >>
Lebanese Parties Must Unite and Avoid 'Slide into Conflict'
Thursday, 11 July 2013, 11:19 am | UN News
The Security Council today encouraged all parties in Lebanon to remain united and resist a "slide into conflict," amid the multiple challenges to the country's security and stability, including from the crisis in neighbouring Syria, as well as heightened ... More >>
Advertising Ban Is a Powerful Tool in Reducing Tobacco Use
Thursday, 11 July 2013, 11:15 am | UN News
One in three people is now covered by at least one life-saving measure to limit tobacco use, according to a United Nations report which highlights the progress over the past five years of reducing potential smokers through advertising bans and awareness ... More >>
New Head of UN Peace Efforts In Central African Republic
Wednesday, 10 July 2013, 2:15 pm | UN News
The new top envoy for Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon in the Central African Republic (CAR), General Babacar Gaye, arrived today in the troubled country’s capital, Bangui. More >>
New UN Forum to Boost Sustainable Development
Wednesday, 10 July 2013, 2:06 pm | UN News
The General Assembly today established a new High-level Political Forum, which will replace the United Nations Commission on Sustainable Development, to boost efforts to tackle global economic, social and environmental challenges. More >>
Latin America: Concerns Over Rerouting of Morales Plane
Wednesday, 10 July 2013, 2:03 pm | UN News
Five Latin American nations voiced their concerns to Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today about the recent incident in which the aircraft carrying Bolivian President Evo Morales was not allowed by several European nations to fly over their airspace ... More >>
Latin America: Concerns Over Rerouting of Morales Plane
Wednesday, 10 July 2013, 2:00 pm | UN News
Five Latin American nations voiced their concerns to Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today about the recent incident in which the aircraft carrying Bolivian President Evo Morales was not allowed by several European nations to fly over their airspace ... More >>
At Start of Ramadan, Ban Appeals to Syrians to Stop Violence
Wednesday, 10 July 2013, 9:56 am | UN News
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has appealed to all parties in Syria to put down their weapons during the Islamic fasting month of Ramadan, adding that this gesture could help build momentum towards peace. More >>
UN Alarmed at Violent Escalation of Egypt’s Political Crisis
Wednesday, 10 July 2013, 9:54 am | UN News
The United Nations human rights office said today it is alarmed at the sharp escalation of the political crisis in Egypt and deplored the fact that dozens of people have reportedly been killed or wounded amid the ouster of President Mohamed Morsy last ... More >>
Lebanon: UN Envoy Condemns Cowardly Attack in Beirut Suburb
Wednesday, 10 July 2013, 9:53 am | UN News
The top United Nations envoy in Lebanon strongly condemned the bomb blast that targeted a south Beirut suburb today, injuring dozens of people at the start of the Islamic fasting month of Ramadan. More >>
Egypt: Ban Condemns Reported Killings at Cairo Protest Site
Tuesday, 9 July 2013, 1:21 pm | UN News
Gravely concerned by the intensifying violence in Egypt, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today condemned the reported killing of dozens of people at a mass protest site in Cairo and urged all sides to “do everything possible to avoid further escalation” ... More >>
Syria: Continued Talks on UN Chemical Weapons Probe
Tuesday, 9 July 2013, 10:43 am | UN News
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon remains seriously concerned about alleged chemical weapons use in Syria and welcomed today the Government’s offer to continue discussions regarding the United Nations team he set up to carry out an on-the-ground investigation ... More >>
UN Spotlights Right to Education - Malala Yousafzai to Visit
Tuesday, 9 July 2013, 10:42 am | UN News
With Malala Yousafzai's set to visit United Nations Headquarters on Friday, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today highlighted the importance of ensuring global access to quality education, and stressed that no girl or boy should face unsafe circumstances when ... More >>
