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Better Weather Prompts Increase In Global Rice Production
Tuesday, 20 November 2012, 1:58 pm | UN News
New York, Nov 19 2012 1:10PM Global rice production for 2012 is expected to outpace consumption, the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) announced today, adding that improved weather patterns in Africa and Asia had contributed to ... More >>
Ban Urges Immediate End To Ongoing Violence In Gaza & Israel
Tuesday, 20 November 2012, 11:47 am | UN News
New York, Nov 18 2012 6:10PM Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Sunday renewed his appeal for an end to the ongoing violence in Gaza and Israel, strongly urging the parties to achieve an immediate ceasefire. More >>
On World Philosophy Day, UN Highlights Importance Of Critica
Monday, 19 November 2012, 2:40 pm | UN News
New York, Nov 15 2012 9:10AM The diversity of philosophies prevalent around the world is humanity's greatest asset to building an inclusive and tolerant global citizenry, the head of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization ... More >>
UN Will Use Internal Review Of Activities In Sri Lanka
Monday, 19 November 2012, 2:37 pm | UN News
UN Will Use Internal Review Of Activities In Sri Lanka To Do Better, Vows Senior Official New York, Nov 15 2012 3:10PM The United Nations is committed to using an internal review that found that the world body failed to meet its responsibilities ... More >>
Ahead Of Sierra Leone Elections, UN Peacebuilding Commission
Monday, 19 November 2012, 2:27 pm | UN News
New York, Nov 15 2012 6:10PM In calling for "peaceful and impartial" elections on Saturday in Sierra Leone, the component of the United Nations Peacebuilding Commission that deals with the West African country pledged continued support for the Government ... More >>
UN Agency In Gaza Voices Deep Concern Over Escalation
Friday, 16 November 2012, 4:27 pm | UN News
New York, Nov 15 2012 2:10PM The United Nations agency assisting Palestinian refugees today voiced its deep concern over the escalation of violence in Gaza, noting that it puts civilians there and in Israel at risk. More >>
UN Envoy Urges Resolution To Western Sahara Crisis
Tuesday, 13 November 2012, 3:41 pm | UN News
Amidst Series Of Meetings, UN Envoy Urges Resolution To Western Sahara Crisis New York, Nov 12 2012 6:10PM Amid the rising threat of extremist elements in Africa's Sahel region, the dispute over Western Sahara must be resolved before lingering hostilities ... More >>
UN And Haitian Government Seek Close To $40 Million For Aid
Tuesday, 13 November 2012, 3:39 pm | UN News
UN And Haitian Government Seek Close To $40 Million For Aid In Wake Of Hurricane Sandy New York, Nov 12 2012 5:10PM The United Nations and the Government of Haiti are seeking close to $40 million in extra funding for humanitarian needs in the Caribbean ... More >>
UN To Stay Engaged In Timor-Leste After Peacekeeping Mission
Tuesday, 13 November 2012, 3:38 pm | UN News
New York, Nov 12 2012 5:10PM The United Nations and the broader international community will remain engaged in Timor-Leste beyond December, when the world body's peacekeeping mission withdraws from the country, a top UN official told the Security Council today. More >>
UN Environment Agency Recognises Three Students
Tuesday, 13 November 2012, 3:37 pm | UN News
UN Environment Agency Recognises Three Students For Contributions To Sustainable Innovation New York, Nov 12 2012 5:10PM Three young students are being honoured for their contributions to environmental conservation and the promotion of sustainability ... More >>
Joint UN Assessment Finds Better Harvests In DPR Korea
Tuesday, 13 November 2012, 3:35 pm | UN News
Joint UN Assessment Finds Better Harvests In DPR Korea Along With Under-Nutrition New York, Nov 12 2012 11:10AM There has been an increase in staple food production in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) for the second year running but ... More >>
General Assembly Elects 18 Countries To Rights Council
Tuesday, 13 November 2012, 3:33 pm | UN News
General Assembly Elects 18 Countries To Serve On UN Human Rights Council New York, Nov 12 2012 1:10PM The General Assembly today elected 18 countries to serve on the United Nations Human Rights Council (HRC) for a period of three years beginning on ... More >>
Tobacco: At UN-Backed Conference, New Treaty Adopted
Tuesday, 13 November 2012, 3:31 pm | UN News
New York, Nov 12 2012 1:10PM Efforts to combat the illicit trade in tobacco products around the world received a boost today with the adoption, at a United Nations-backed conference, of a new international treaty on the issue. More >>
Ban Calls For De-Escalation Of Tensions in Gaza/Israel
Tuesday, 13 November 2012, 3:28 pm | UN News
Ban Calls For De-Escalation Of Tensions Amid New Violence In Gaza And Southern Israel More >>
UNESCO: Restrictions to Limit Internet Access on the Rise
Friday, 9 November 2012, 5:55 pm | UN News
The United Nations agency which deals with freedom of expression on the Internet today warned that restrictions directly limiting Internet access appear to be on the rise, and called on governments to implement policies that facilitate broadband ... More >>
Libya's Transition Has Progressed But Challenges Remain
Friday, 9 November 2012, 5:44 pm | UN News
Libya has moved forward in its political transformation since its liberation one year ago but still faces many challenges, including ensuring security, promoting national reconciliation and upholding the rule of law, the top United Nations official ... More >>
Guatemala: UN Saddened By Loss of Life Following Earthquake
Friday, 9 November 2012, 5:43 pm | UN News
The United Nations stands ready to lend its support in response to the damage caused by an earthquake which struck Guatemala yesterday, a spokesperson for the world body's Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said today, while also noting the UN chief's sadness ... More >>
Drop In Food Prices, Need for Policies to Prevent Crisis
Friday, 9 November 2012, 5:41 pm | UN News
The United Nations today reported that global food prices decreased slightly in October, noting that international coordination has helped avert a sharp rise in prices despite difficult market conditions. More >>
Iraq: Expand Development Programmes in Basra Region, says UN
Wednesday, 7 November 2012, 4:56 pm | UN News
The United Nations top envoy in Iraq has welcomed the expansion of UN programmes in the Gulf country's southern Basra region following a two-day visit which included meetings with local officials. More >>
Over 2 Billion People On Internet But Digital Divide Remains
Wednesday, 7 November 2012, 4:54 pm | UN News
While citing the rapid development and growth of the Internet, a top United Nations official today urged greater efforts to bridge the ongoing digital divide and ensure that everyone around the world can harness its benefits. More >>
