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Philosophy Can Benefit Society, Aid Search For Peace
Friday, 18 November 2011, 10:17 am | UN News
Philosophy, the exercise of critical thought and freedom of expression are vital in the search for lasting responses to the challenges of peace and development, a top United Nations official stated as the world body marked this year’s World Philosophy ... More >>
Medical Examination Of Former Bosnian Serb Military Chief
Thursday, 17 November 2011, 1:27 pm | UN News
New York, Nov 16 2011 5:10PM The United Nations tribunal set up in the wake of the Balkan conflicts of the 1990s today ordered a medical examination of Ratko Mladic , the former head of the Bosnian Serb armed forces who is being tried on genocide ... More >>
Govts And Private Sector Transition to Green Economy
Thursday, 17 November 2011, 1:17 pm | UN News
New York, Nov 16 2011 1:10PM Businesses and governments are accelerating investment in the green sectors of the economy, a United Nations report unveiled today shows, stressing that the trend will facilitate the transition towards a low-carbon, resource-efficient ... More >>
Security Council: Extension For Bosnia Peacekeepers
Thursday, 17 November 2011, 1:11 pm | UN News
New York, Nov 16 2011 1:10PM The Security Council today extended for another year the European Union stabilization force (EUFOR) that is tasked with ensuring that all sides continue to comply with the 1995 Dayton Peace Agreement that ended fighting ... More >>
Former Ghanaian Leader To Head UN-Backed Partnership
Thursday, 17 November 2011, 1:10 pm | UN News
New York, Nov 16 2011 12:10PM The former Ghanaian president John Agyekum Kufuor will head the United Nations-backed partnership known as Sanitation and Water for All , which works to achieve universal and sustainable access to decent sanitation and ... More >>
'Active' Tolerance Vital During Extraordinary Change
Thursday, 17 November 2011, 1:05 pm | UN News
New York, Nov 16 2011 10:10AM Top United Nations officials stressed today the importance of practising active tolerance at a time when the world is undergoing unprecedented economic and political changes, and called for countries to embrace diversity, combat ... More >>
Upcoming Trade Talks Must Focus On Right To Adequate Food
Thursday, 17 November 2011, 1:03 pm | UN News
New York, Nov 16 2011 9:10AM The right to adequate food must be at the top of the agenda of next month's global trade talks, an independent United Nations expert stressed today, calling for bold policies to ensure food security. More >>
Urgent Action Needed To Stem Cassava Virus in East Africa
Thursday, 17 November 2011, 12:59 pm | UN News
New York, Nov 16 2011 8:10AM The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is urging swift action to tackle a cassava virus that is affecting large parts of East Africa and threatening a staple food crop for much of the region. More >>
Ban Voices Un Solidarity With Thailand
Thursday, 17 November 2011, 12:25 pm | UN News
New York, Nov 16 2011 3:10PM Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today expressed United Nations solidarity with the people of Thailand after flying by helicopter over areas affected by the massive floods that have inundated large swathes of the country, ... More >>
UN Honours Two Activists For Their Work Promoting Tolerance
Thursday, 17 November 2011, 12:23 pm | UN News
New York, Nov 16 2011 3:10PM An Afghan women’s rights campaigner and a Palestinian peace activist are the winners of a United Nations award recognizing their outstanding contributions to the promotion of tolerance and non-violence, the UN announced today ... More >>
UN Tribunal Directs France To Arrest Former Spokesperson
Thursday, 17 November 2011, 12:20 pm | UN News
New York, Nov 16 2011 4:10PM The United Nations tribunal set up in the wake of the Balkan conflicts of the 1990s today ordered France to arrest a former tribunal spokesperson who has failed to pay a €7,000 fine imposed for contempt of court. More >>
Japan: GA Chief Discusses Disaster Risk Reduction
Thursday, 17 November 2011, 9:40 am | UN News
New York, Nov 15 2011 6:10PM The subject of disaster risk reduction topped the agenda again as General Assembly President Nassir Abdulaziz Al-Nasser continued his official visit to Japan by meeting with senior Government officials in Tokyo. More >>
Child Labour, Underage Marriage Among Displaced In CAR
Thursday, 17 November 2011, 9:34 am | UN News
New York, Nov 15 2011 10:10AM Displaced civilians in northern Central African Republic (CAR) are facing acute hardship, including a high incidence of child or teenage marriage and widespread use of children as labour, the United Nations refugee agency reported ... More >>
Cholera Outbreak Hits Kenya’s Largest Refugee Complex
Thursday, 17 November 2011, 9:32 am | UN News
New York, Nov 15 2011 11:10AM Heavy rains and an outbreak of cholera in Kenya’s Dadaab complex is exacerbating the situation in the overcrowded refugee camp, where aid efforts were already hampered by insecurity, the United Nations reported today. More >>
Efficient Resource Management Crucial In War-Torn Nations
Thursday, 17 November 2011, 9:24 am | UN News
New York, Nov 15 2011 12:10PM A new book published by the United Nations and partners tackles the key challenges faced by post-conflict countries on how to efficiently manage their natural resources so they contribute to economic recovery without causing ... More >>
UN Atomic Agency Review Of Japan’s Disaster Response
Thursday, 17 November 2011, 9:22 am | UN News
New York, Nov 15 2011 1:10PM The United Nations atomic energy agency today completed its assessment of Japan’s response to nuclear contamination in areas around the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant that was damaged during the massive earthquake ... More >>
ICC Chief: More Alliances Between Justice And Development
Thursday, 17 November 2011, 9:19 am | UN News
New York, Nov 15 2011 1:10PM The head of the International Criminal Court (ICC) called for the creation of more synergies between the international justice and development spheres, citing the devastating effects of conflicts and large-scale violence on ... More >>
Security Council Deplores Attacks Against Embassies In Syria
Thursday, 17 November 2011, 9:17 am | UN News
New York, Nov 15 2011 1:10PM Security Council members today strongly condemned the recent attacks against embassies and consular premises in Syria and urged the country’s authorities to meet their international obligations to protect diplomatic and consular ... More >>
Ban Lauds Bangladesh’s Progress In Advancing Health Of Women
Thursday, 17 November 2011, 9:15 am | UN News
New York, Nov 15 2011 1:10PM Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today spotlighted the progress made by Bangladesh in advancing women’s and children’s health, lauding the South Asian nation for its efforts to end the tragedy of millions of needless ... More >>
Turkey: UN Gives More Than $3 Million for Quake Victims
Wednesday, 16 November 2011, 2:36 pm | UN News
New York, Nov 15 2011 7:10PM The United Nations humanitarian fund announced today that it is allocating $3.4 million to provide shelter, education, health care and psychological support to thousands of people affected by the recent deadly earthquakes ... More >>
