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Developing Nations Risk Falling Behind in Economic Crisis
Thursday, 8 December 2011, 1:02 pm | UN News
Two United Nations officials called today for developed countries to fulfil their aid pledges for developing countries, stressing that without aid, they run the risk of falling behind as the global economic crisis spreads to their nations. More >>
Security Council Condemns ‘Heinous’ Attacks
Thursday, 8 December 2011, 12:43 pm | UN News
New York, Dec 7 2011 4:10PM The Security Council has strongly condemned yesterday’s terrorist attacks in Kabul and Mazar-i-Sharif that led to numerous deaths and injuries among Afghan civilians on one of the most important days for Shiite Muslims. More >>
Afghanistan/Regional Partners Boost Counter-Narcotics Effort
Thursday, 8 December 2011, 10:10 am | UN News
Senior officials from Afghanistan and neighbouring countries today launched a United Nations plan to strengthen counter-narcotics efforts and boost regional stability. More >>
Ban WantsSupport for UN Initiative to Combat Deforestation
Thursday, 8 December 2011, 10:08 am | UN News
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon called today for increased support from Member States for a United Nations initiative to slow, halt and reverse deforestation, and help developing countries manage their forests in a sustainable manner. More >>
UN, Italian Energy Company Combat Hunger and Climate Change
Thursday, 8 December 2011, 10:07 am | UN News
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and the Italian energy company Enel announced today a new partnership to combat hunger and malnutrition while also reducing carbon emissions through the use of ‘green’ stoves and solar panels. More >>
UN Cooperates with Regional Blocs to Improve Crisis Response
Thursday, 8 December 2011, 10:02 am | UN News
Regional organizations are often better placed to detect potential crises early and to mobilize a coordinated international response, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said today, noting that the United Nations has strengthened or established conflict prevention ... More >>
Call for Greater Asia-Pacific Cooperation on Development
Thursday, 8 December 2011, 9:47 am | UN News
Asia-Pacific countries need to boost their cooperation with each other if the region is to achieve the series of social and economic targets known as the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) by their 2015 deadline, a United Nations meeting heard today. More >>
Unemployment in Gaza Remains High Despite Improved Economy
Thursday, 8 December 2011, 9:45 am | UN News
The rate of unemployment among refugees registered with the United Nations in the Gaza Strip in the occupied Palestinian territory stands at 33.8 per cent, indicating that their participation in the labour market has declined despite growth in the ... More >>
UN: Resumption of Dialogue between Serbia and Kosovo Welcome
Wednesday, 7 December 2011, 4:11 pm | UN News
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today welcomed the resumption of the European Union-facilitated dialogue between Serbia and Kosovo, saying he is encouraged by the adoption of the agreement on border controls reached last week. More >>
Former Top Khmer Rouge Figure Denies Charges at UN Tribunal
Wednesday, 7 December 2011, 11:16 am | UN News
Viet Nam, not the Khmer Rouge, is responsible for the genocide that led to the deaths of as many as two million Cambodians during the late 1970s, the former second-in-command of the notorious regime told a United Nations-backed war crimes tribunal today. More >>
South-South Cooperation Crucial To Guarantee Food Security
Wednesday, 7 December 2011, 11:13 am | UN News
South-South cooperation is a key element to tackle hunger and ensure food security, a top United Nations official said today, calling on countries to strengthen their partnerships at the Global South-South Development (GSSD) Expo in Rome. More >>
Vanuatu Latest State Party to International Criminal Court
Wednesday, 7 December 2011, 11:11 am | UN News
Vanuatu has become the latest State to accede to the treaty that established the International Criminal Court (ICC), bringing to 120 the number of countries that are parties to the statute, the court reported today. More >>
Iraq: UN Wants More Time to Resolve Issue of Camp Residents
Wednesday, 7 December 2011, 11:09 am | UN News
The United Nations envoy for Iraq today voiced concern over the situation in a camp housing several thousand Iranian exiles and urged the Iraqi Government to extend the deadline for closing down the settlement as efforts continue to find a peaceful ... More >>
Congolese Post-Election Violence Will Not Be Tolerated
Wednesday, 7 December 2011, 11:03 am | UN News
As the people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) await the results of last week’s presidential and legislative elections, the prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) warned today that any outbreak of poll-related violence will ... More >>
Migiro Calls On Nations to Fight Racism and Xenophobia
Wednesday, 7 December 2011, 11:00 am | UN News
Countries must boost their efforts to combat systematic discrimination, Deputy Secretary-General Asha-Rose Migiro said today while urging States to continue to combat racism, xenophobia and intolerance. More >>
UN Deplores Attacks on Afghan Civilians over Shiite Holiday
Wednesday, 7 December 2011, 10:55 am | UN News
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and the United Nations mission in Afghanistan have strongly condemned today’s explosions in Kabul and Mazar-i-Sharif that have resulted in numerous deaths and injuries of civilians who had gathered for a Shiite religious ... More >>
Ban Urges Leaders to Make Progress at Climate Change Talks
Wednesday, 7 December 2011, 10:54 am | UN News
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon urged countries not to lose momentum and show determined leadership to advance negotiations at the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Durban, South Africa, as States enter their first day of high-level talks. More >>
UN: Accelerate Male Circumcision For Aids Prevention
Wednesday, 7 December 2011, 10:54 am | UN News
The United Nations body tasked with combating the spread of HIV/AIDS and the United States scheme that funds global efforts against the pandemic today launched a five-year action framework to accelerate the scaling up of voluntary medical male circumcision ... More >>
Indonesia’s Ratification of Treaty Banning Nuclear Tests
Wednesday, 7 December 2011, 10:51 am | UN News
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon welcomed today’s ratification by Indonesia of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT), and encouraged all States that have not yet done so to sign and ratify this instrument to advance its entry into force. More >>
UN Urges Viet Nam: Close Compulsory Rehabilitation
Wednesday, 7 December 2011, 10:51 am | UN News
New York, Dec 5 2011 12:10PM A United Nations expert urged Viet Nam today to close down its compulsory rehabilitation centres for sex workers and drug users, stressing that detention and forced treatment violate their right to health and perpetuate ... More >>
