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Ban Concerned at Israel's Settlement Plan for East Jerusalem
Wednesday, 5 December 2012, 2:00 pm | UN News
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon learned "with grave concern and disappointment" of Israel's announcement of 3,000 new settlement units in East Jerusalem and other parts of the West Bank, according to his spokesperson today. More >>
Irregular Migration in Greece Must Be Addressed By EU
Wednesday, 5 December 2012, 1:58 pm | UN News
A United Nations independent expert today called on Greece to boost measures to protect the rights of migrants, while stressing that it is also the European Union’s (EU) responsibility to address the plight of a growing number of irregular migrants trapped ... More >>
In Bangladesh, UN Commends Country's Disaster Preparedness
Wednesday, 5 December 2012, 1:57 pm | UN News
The top United Nations relief official today lauded the Government of Bangladesh's efforts to enhance its disaster risk reduction, adding that the country boasted one of the most formidable disaster preparedness programmes in the world. More >>
Iraq: Food Insecurity Decreased Over Past Five Years
Wednesday, 5 December 2012, 1:56 pm | UN News
The number of people in Iraq who face food insecurity has decreased by more than 250,000 over the past five years, according to the findings of a United Nations report, released today in conjunction with the Iraqi Government. More >>
UN Calls for Improved Society for Persons with Disabilities
Wednesday, 5 December 2012, 1:48 pm | UN News
Highlighting the need to guarantee disabled people equal access to services and opportunities worldwide, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today called for a new global push aimed at "creating societies that value diversity and inclusion." More >>
Humanitarian Situation in Eastern DR Congo Remains Worrying
Wednesday, 5 December 2012, 1:40 pm | UN News
The humanitarian situation in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) remains “extremely worrying,” a United Nations official said today, with at least 130,000 displaced persons in and around the city of Goma who fled the fighting in ... More >>
Ordinary People Are Paying the Price Of Violence in Syria
Wednesday, 5 December 2012, 1:39 pm | UN News
New methods to reach and assist the Syrian population are required as the situation in the Middle Eastern country continues to deteriorate on a daily basis, a senior United Nations humanitarian official said today, adding that civilians are the ones ... More >>
Prospects for Global Manufacturing Recovery Dim - UN Report
Wednesday, 5 December 2012, 1:36 pm | UN News
New setbacks have dimmed the prospects of a global manufacturing recovery, says a new United Nations report released today which finds that growth in this sector has remained sluggish in the third quarter of 2012, with output rising by just 2.2 per ... More >>
Laws to Halt Business Involvement in Human Rights Abuse
Wednesday, 5 December 2012, 1:22 pm | UN News
Addressing the largest global forum to date on the impact of global business on human rights, the United Nations human rights chief today called on delegates to focus on a potential need for heightened legal standards when it comes to deterring "business ... More >>
UN: $1.3 Billion Appeal for Humanitarian Needs in Somalia
Wednesday, 5 December 2012, 1:16 pm | UN News
The United Nations today launched a $1.3 billion humanitarian appeal to address the immediate needs of the Somali people over the next year and enhance resilience in the country, which has for decades been mired by conflict, drought, floods and ... More >>
DOHA Meeting Must Take Decisive Action on Climate Change
Wednesday, 5 December 2012, 1:13 pm | UN News
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today urged countries to act decisively to tackle the "growing crisis" of climate change, as United Nations negotiations kicked into high gear in Doha, Qatar. More >>
Iran Must Release Human Rights Activist on Hunger Strike
Wednesday, 5 December 2012, 1:12 pm | UN News
A senior United Nations official today urged the Iranian Government to release a lawyer and human rights activist, Nasrin Sotoudeh, who has been on a hunger strike for more than 10 weeks, following reports that her health is deteriorating. More >>
Ban Urges DPR Korea to Reconsider Planned Rocket Launch
Wednesday, 5 December 2012, 1:08 pm | UN News
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon is "seriously concerned" about the announcement of a planned rocket launch by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) and "strongly urges" it to reconsider its decision, according to his spokesperson. More >>
UN Envoy Voices Dismay Following Deadly Attacks In Iraq
Friday, 30 November 2012, 4:13 pm | UN News
New York, Nov 28 2012 11:10AM The top United Nations envoy in Iraq voiced his dismay today following a series of attacks against innocent civilians, including worshippers, in the country. More >>
UN Honours Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu
Friday, 30 November 2012, 4:10 pm | UN News
New York, Nov 28 2012 11:10AM Nobel Peace Prize Laureate and activist Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu will be honoured for his contribution to building a universal culture of human rights around the world, the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural ... More >>
2012 Set To Be Ninth Warmest Year On Record – UN Report
Friday, 30 November 2012, 4:08 pm | UN News
New York, Nov 28 2012 12:10PM Temperatures this year are the ninth highest on record since 1850 despite the effect of La Niña, a meteorological phenomenon which is supposed to have a cooling influence on the Earth’s atmosphere, says a new United Nations ... More >>
Business Leaders Seek End To HIV Travel Restrictions
Friday, 30 November 2012, 4:04 pm | UN News
New York, Nov 28 2012 2:10PM In a move jointly sponsored by the United Nations agency dealing with the global HIV/AIDS response, more than 40 top business leaders today called for the repeal of laws and policies restricting freedom of movement of people ... More >>
Pending Issues Between Sudan And South Sudan Having Negative
Friday, 30 November 2012, 4:00 pm | UN News
New York, Nov 28 2012 2:10PM The United Nations peacekeeping chief today warned that the lack of progress on outstanding issues between Sudan and South Sudan is having a negative impact on the stability of the latter, putting at risk the progress made ... More >>
UN Approves Call for End to Female Genital Mutilation
Friday, 30 November 2012, 3:58 pm | UN News
New York, Nov 28 2012 4:10PM United Nations Member States have approved the first-ever draft resolution aimed at ending the harmful practice of female genital mutilation, in a move hailed by Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon as a major step forward in protecting ... More >>
Peacekeeper Convoy from Golan Fired Upon In Syria, 4 Wounded
Friday, 30 November 2012, 2:16 pm | UN News
A United Nations convoy today came under fire close to the Damascus International Airport in Syria wounding at least four people, according to a UN spokesperson. A vehicle of the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF) was carrying troops ... More >>
