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Nuclear: Immediate Safety Steps after Accident in Japan
Tuesday, 21 June 2011, 12:31 pm | United Nations
The head of the United Nations atomic energy agency today outlined measures he said could be quickly implemented to improve nuclear safety globally in the wake of the accident at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant in Japan three months ago. More >>
Bahraini Union Leaders Called to Resign or Face Legal Action
Tuesday, 21 June 2011, 12:29 pm | United Nations
The head of the United Nations labour agency today condemned a call by prominent business figures in Bahrain for trade union leaders in the Middle East nation to either resign or face legal action, describing the threat as an act of intimidation. More >>
Green Growth Critical To Asia-Pacific Food/Energy Security
Tuesday, 21 June 2011, 12:28 pm | United Nations
Asia-Pacific countries can cushion themselves against food and fuel price shocks and natural disasters by more efficient use of resources and energy, the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) said today. More >>
UN and Partners Fight Drugs and Crime in West Africa
Tuesday, 21 June 2011, 12:26 pm | United Nations
United Nations officials, government ministers and representatives of Interpol pledged today to work together in the fight against drug trafficking and organized crime in West Africa, which has become a key transit point for the shipment of cocaine ... More >>
Nascent Talks Underway To Help Resolve Libyan Crisis
Sunday, 19 June 2011, 1:35 pm | United Nations
New York, Jun 18 2011 5:10PM While an agreement to end the crisis in Libya is still a long way off, the beginnings of a negotiation process have begun under the auspices of the United Nations, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said today. More >>
UN Rights Body Hits Out Against Violence
Saturday, 18 June 2011, 2:12 pm | United Nations
New York, Jun 17 2011 7:10PM The United Nations Human Rights Council today expressed grave concern at the violence and discrimination experienced by people because of their sexual orientation or gender identity and called for a global study to document ... More >>
Security Council Votes To Separate Al-Qaida And Taliban
Saturday, 18 June 2011, 2:11 pm | United Nations
The Security Council today voted unanimously to split sanctions it has imposed on Al-Qaida and those against the Taliban, creating two lists of individuals and organizations so that they can be treated separately under efforts to fight terrorism. More >>
Belarus: UN Human Rights Council Condemns Violence
Saturday, 18 June 2011, 2:09 pm | United Nations
New York, Jun 17 2011 7:10PM The United Nations Human Rights Council today voted to condemn human rights violations before, during and after the presidential elections in Belarus late last year and urged the Government to end what it described as the ... More >>
Niger: UN Official Vows To Help Country
Saturday, 18 June 2011, 2:08 pm | United Nations
The United Nations representative for West Africa today offered the world body’s support to strengthening the democratic institutions in Niger, according to a press statement from the UN Office for West Africa (UNOWA). More >>
Angelina Jolie Meets With Syrian Refugees In Turkey
Saturday, 18 June 2011, 2:06 pm | United Nations
Greeted by chanting and shouts of “look who is here,” Hollywood actress and United Nations Goodwill Ambassador Angelina Jolie met today with some of the thousands of Syrians who have fled the violence in their country and have taken refuge in neighbouring ... More >>
Reports Of Refugees Left To Drown Off North Africa
Saturday, 18 June 2011, 2:04 pm | United Nations
The United Nations Human Rights Council today called for a comprehensive inquiry into allegations that sinking boats carrying migrants and asylum-seekers fleeing unrest in North Africa were abandoned to their fate at sea despite the alleged ability ... More >>
UN Climate Change Chief Calls For Political Leadership
Saturday, 18 June 2011, 2:02 pm | United Nations
The top United Nations climate change official said today that progress has been made on key issues during the just concluded negotiations in Germany, while areas that will need decisions by the world’s political leaders before a worldwide conference ... More >>
Sudan: UN Condemns Harassment Of Its Peacekeepers
Saturday, 18 June 2011, 2:01 pm | United Nations
The United Nations today strongly condemned the detention and abuse by the Sudanese armed forces of four UN peacekeepers who were on patrol in Kadugli, the main town in Southern Kordofan, where fighting is raging between the northern and southern ... More >>
Ban Recommends Six-Month Extension Of UN Force In Golan
Saturday, 18 June 2011, 2:00 pm | United Nations
New York, Jun 17 2011 1:10PM Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has recommended that the Security Council extend the mandate of the United Nations force monitoring the ceasefire between Israel and Syria on the Golan Heights for six more months, and stressed the ... More >>
Role Of Midwives In Improving Maternal And Children’s Health
Saturday, 18 June 2011, 1:59 pm | United Nations
The United Nations is set to unveil a report highlighting the vital work of midwives in ensuring that millions of women and newborn children do not die needlessly at a time when many countries still lack enough skilled staff to serve as birth attendants. More >>
Ban Praises Brazil’s Global Leadership
Saturday, 18 June 2011, 1:58 pm | United Nations
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has praised Brazil for its leadership and commitment to world peace and security, regional integration, development and the promotion of the values and goals of the United Nations, including human rights. More >>
Security Council Recommends Re-Appointment Of UN Sec-Gen
Saturday, 18 June 2011, 1:46 pm | United Nations
The Security Council announced today that it is recommending to the General Assembly that Ban Ki-moon be appointed to a second consecutive term as Secretary-General of the United Nations. More >>
UN Food Aid Reaches Half A Million Conflict-Affected Libyans
Saturday, 18 June 2011, 1:44 pm | United Nations
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has delivered vital food assistance to more than 500,000 people affected by the ongoing fighting between the Government and rebels in Libya, even as concerns continue to grow about access to food inside ... More >>
Sustainable Development Vital
Saturday, 18 June 2011, 9:14 am | United Nations
People living in the world’s arid lands are among those most vulnerable to hunger and first to be affected by climate change, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon warned today, calling for sustainable development to ensure those areas are productive enough ... More >>
Agriculture Commodity Prices Not Likely To Decline
Saturday, 18 June 2011, 9:11 am | United Nations
The international community will be facing higher food prices and volatility in commodity markets for some time, according to a new report by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development ... More >>
