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Darfur: Peace Deal Between Warring Tribes
Wednesday, 30 June 2010, 12:21 pm | United Nations
Two warring tribes in Sudan’s Darfur region have signed a United Nations-facilitated reconciliation agreement aimed at ending nearly four months of violent clashes that have killed more than 200 people and displaced hundreds of others from their villages. More >>
Demolitions, New Settlements in East Jerusalem
Wednesday, 30 June 2010, 12:18 pm | United Nations
An independent United Nations expert today urged Israel to prevent further rights violations in East Jerusalem, warning that population transfers in or from occupied territory are war crimes under international law. More >>
Attack on UN Vehicle in Afghan Capital
Wednesday, 30 June 2010, 12:16 pm | United Nations
The United Nations has confirmed that one of its vehicles was shot at this morning in the Afghan capital, Kabul, resulting in the death of one staff member. More >>
UN Industrial Arm’s Cooperation with Azerbaijan
Wednesday, 30 June 2010, 12:14 pm | United Nations
Issues surrounding energy and the environment continue to be a priority area for collaboration between Azerbaijan and the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), the body’s head stressed today. More >>
UN Chief Arrives in DR Congo
Wednesday, 30 June 2010, 12:13 pm | United Nations
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon arrived today in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) as he begins a two-nation trip to Africa, his third to the continent over the past month. More >>
Report Calls for Major Overhaul of Global Finance
Wednesday, 30 June 2010, 12:12 pm | United Nations
Overcoming the serious weaknesses exposed by the global economic crisis will not be easy and will require a major overhaul of the machinery for international finance, aid and trade, according to a new United Nations report released today. More >>
Rule of Law Vital to Tackling Today’s Challenges
Wednesday, 30 June 2010, 12:11 pm | United Nations
Strengthening the rule of law is essential to tackling some of the most urgent global challenges, as well as enhancing justice and accountability within the United Nations itself, top officials told the Security Council today. More >>
UNESCO Serves up Values of Sport
Tuesday, 29 June 2010, 12:39 pm | United Nations
Youngsters from more than 50 countries have joined the recently retired French tennis ace Fabrice Santoro in Paris for the annual Open des Jeunes-BNP Paribas Cup, a tournament co-organized by the United Nations for young players age 12 to 14 that will also ... More >>
UN Extols G20 for Prioritizing Job Creation
Tuesday, 29 June 2010, 12:38 pm | United Nations
The head of the United Nations International Labour Organization (ILO) today praised the leaders of the Group of 20 (G20) industrialized nations for recognizing the importance of the need to spur economic recovery and generate employment. More >>
Empowerment of Women And Girls Tops Agenda at UN
Tuesday, 29 June 2010, 12:35 pm | United Nations
The annual high-level segment of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) opened today with speakers calling for women and girls to be placed at the centre of the global struggle to achieve the social and economic targets known as the Millennium ... More >>
Kyrgyz Constitutional Referendum
Tuesday, 29 June 2010, 12:33 pm | United Nations
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and his special envoy for Kyrgyzstan have welcomed the peaceful and orderly conduct of the constitutional referendum held yesterday in the Central Asian nation, noting the good turnout for the poll despite the recent ... More >>
Drinking Tea Could Boost Food Security, UN Says
Tuesday, 29 June 2010, 12:31 pm | United Nations
Calling for more people in tea-producing countries to drink tea, the United Nations agriculture agency has spotlighted the potential for the industry to enhance food security by increasing farmers’ incomes. More >>
Guinea Earns UN Plaudits
Tuesday, 29 June 2010, 12:30 pm | United Nations
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today commended Guinea for the successful staging of presidential elections, widely regarded as the first democratic polls in the West African country since independence more than 50 years ago. More >>
G8 Initiative on Maternal And Child Health
Tuesday, 29 June 2010, 12:28 pm | United Nations
The head of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) today welcomed the decision by leaders of the Group of 8 (G8) industrialized countries to boost efforts to improve maternal and child health in poorer countries, urging the world to ensure that no ... More >>
Murders of Journalists in Philippines And Honduras
Tuesday, 29 June 2010, 12:26 pm | United Nations
The head of the United Nations agency mandated to protect freedom of expression today condemned the murder of three journalists in the Philippines and the killing of television executive in Honduras this month, urging authorities in both countries to ensure ... More >>
Gaza: Attack on Children’s Recreational Facility
Tuesday, 29 June 2010, 12:23 pm | United Nations
The head of United Nations relief operations in Gaza has deplored this morning’s attack on a recreational facility used by children in the territory, the second such incident in a month. More >>
Praising Eritrea’s Engagement with Neighbours
Tuesday, 29 June 2010, 12:21 pm | United Nations
Eritrea deserves credit for its recent constructive engagement with its neighbours and the international community, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon says in a new report in which he urges the country to provide evidence that it is complying with a Security ... More >>
Somali Leadership Must Build On Recent Gains
Tuesday, 29 June 2010, 12:19 pm | United Nations
The outgoing United Nations envoy for Somalia has called on the country’s leaders to remain focused on the priorities ahead for the Horn of Africa nation as it seeks to overcome years of conflict and build peace. More >>
Ban Urges G20 Leaders to Invest in 'Green' Economy
Monday, 28 June 2010, 1:22 pm | United Nations
In a continued push to keep the poorest and most vulnerable at the forefront of international discussions, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today urged leaders of the Group of 20 (G20) to scale up investment in clean energy and green economy as part of the effort ... More >>
Poverty Goals at Second Day of G20 Summit
Monday, 28 June 2010, 12:39 pm | United Nations
As he continues to take part in this weekend's summit of the leaders of the Group of 20 (G20) industrialized and developing economies, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today emphasized the importance of stepping up efforts to achieve the Millennium ... More >>
