Scoop has an Ethical Paywall
Scoop InfoPages
This InfoPage in unregistered, if this is your news page register United Nations for InfoPages here.
United Nations - Latest News [Page 138]
New UN Special Rapporteur on Iran
Wednesday, 3 August 2011, 10:08 pm | United Nations
GENEVA – The new United Nations Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran, Ahmed Shaheed, appealed to the Iranian government to extend its full co-operation with his mandate as required by the UN Human Rights ... More >>
New Regulations to Reduce Marine Pollution in Antarctic
Tuesday, 2 August 2011, 2:19 pm | United Nations
A ban on pollution from heavy grade fuel oils in the Antarctic region goes into effect today, the United Nations maritime agency reported. The International Maritime Organization (IMO) said that amendments to International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution ... More >>
Investigating Exchange of Fire along Israeli-Lebanese Border
Tuesday, 2 August 2011, 2:15 pm | United Nations
The United Nations said it has opened an investigation into the exchange of fire that occurred early Monday morning between Lebanese and Israeli forces along their common border. More >>
UN to Mothers: Breastfeeding Can Save Your Baby’s Life
Tuesday, 2 August 2011, 2:14 pm | United Nations
The United Nations and its partners are promoting the use of all possible means of communication, including social networking, blogs and even flash mobs, to get the message out on the benefits of breastfeeding beyond clinics and delivery rooms to ... More >>
Israel:Restrictive Zoning Forces Palestinians from West Bank
Tuesday, 2 August 2011, 2:12 pm | United Nations
Restrictive planning measures applied by Israeli authorities in the zone of the West Bank known as Area C are forcing Palestinian residents out of the area, mainly because the zoning rules make it virtually impossible for them to obtain building permits, ... More >>
Restraint Urged as 2 Palestinians Killed in IsraeliOperation
Tuesday, 2 August 2011, 1:54 pm | United Nations
A senior United Nations envoy today called on Israeli authorities to exercise maximum restraint after two Palestinians were killed during a military operation in a West Bank refugee camp. More >>
Somalia: Famine Could Spread Without Adequate Funding
Tuesday, 2 August 2011, 1:49 pm | United Nations
The United Nations humanitarian chief warned today that the famine in Somalia could spread if the international community does not provide the funds required to respond to the hunger crisis, which, she said, had claimed the lives of tens of thousands ... More >>
Syria: UN Chief Condemns Latest Violence against Civilians
Monday, 1 August 2011, 2:44 pm | United Nations
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today voiced his deep concern over reports from Syria that hundreds of protesters have been killed or injured in the city of Hama and other towns across the country during the weekend. More >>
Marking International Friendship Day
Sunday, 31 July 2011, 12:06 pm | United Nations
New York, Jul 30 2011 4:10PM On the first International Day of Friendship, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today urged the global community to work together to build a peaceful, more prosperous world, where old friendships flourish and new ones are made. More >>
Mandate Of Monitoring Group For Somalia And Eritrea
Saturday, 30 July 2011, 3:17 pm | United Nations
New York, Jul 29 2011 8:10PM The Security Council today extended the mandate of the United Nations panel of experts monitoring compliance with sanctions related to the conflict in Somalia for another year as it also agreed to expand the group’s mandate ... More >>
Council Extends Mandate Of UN-African Mission In Darfur
Saturday, 30 July 2011, 3:16 pm | United Nations
New York, Jul 29 2011 8:10PM The Security Council today "http://www.un.org/News/Press/docs//2011/sc10349.doc.htm" >extended the mandate of the joint United Nations-African Union (AU) peacekeeping force in Sudan’s conflict-affected region of Darfur (UNAMID) for one year, while ... More >>
Ban Calls For More Israeli Steps To Lift Blockade Of Gaza
Saturday, 30 July 2011, 3:15 pm | United Nations
New York, Jul 29 2011 8:10PM The Israeli Government needs to take more steps to lift the blockade of the Gaza Strip, particularly to allow the free import of construction materials into the area, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said today. More >>
Secretary-General Urges Restraint In Kosovo
Saturday, 30 July 2011, 3:14 pm | United Nations
New York, Jul 29 2011 7:10PM Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today called for restraint and calm in Kosovo, where inter-ethnic tensions between Serbs and Albanians are particularly high after repeated clashes in the north earlier this week. More >>
UN Economic And Social Forum Ends
Saturday, 30 July 2011, 3:12 pm | United Nations
New York, Jul 29 2011 6:10PM The President of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) today urged the implementation of decisions made at the body’s substantive session this year, which focused on the importance of education as a ... More >>
$50 Million Shortfall In Aid To Victims Of Pakistani Floods
Saturday, 30 July 2011, 3:11 pm | United Nations
New York, Jul 29 2011 5:10PM A year after devastating monsoon floods hit Pakistan, for which the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) launched one of its largest operations, the agency today reported it faces a shortfall of more than $50 million ... More >>
Suppression Of Women’s Rights Persists Despite Progress
Saturday, 30 July 2011, 3:10 pm | United Nations
New York, Jul 29 2011 4:10PM The United Nations committee tasked with ensuring compliance with the global treaty to end discrimination against women today noted that there has been progress towards improving the lot of women in some countries, but discriminatory ... More >>
Names Of Four Men Accused Of Hariri Murder
Saturday, 30 July 2011, 3:09 pm | United Nations
New York, Jul 29 2011 3:10PM The United Nations-backed tribunal set up to try those alleged responsible for the 2005 assassination of former Lebanese prime minister Rafiq Hariri today released the identities of the four men accused of the crime. More >>
UN Calls For More Funds To Save Lives Across Horn Of Africa
Saturday, 30 July 2011, 3:08 pm | United Nations
New York, Jul 29 2011 3:10PM The United Nations today appealed for a further $1.4 billion to save the lives of some 12 million people across the Horn of Africa stricken by a worsening drought, and to stop the crisis from becoming an “even bigger catastrophe.” More >>
Need To Release All Remaining Political Prisoners
Saturday, 30 July 2011, 3:06 pm | United Nations
New York, Jul 29 2011 2:10PM Releasing all remaining political prisoners is the single most important step that authorities in Myanmar can take, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said today, expressing hope that the Government of the Asian nation will soon take ... More >>
Asia-Pacific States Seek UN Support
Saturday, 30 July 2011, 3:04 pm | United Nations
New York, Jul 29 2011 1:10PM Government representatives from some 30 countries in the Asia-Pacific region today sought United Nations assistance in their efforts to have bottlenecks to intra-regional trade and investment removed to foster growth, ... More >>
