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UN-Backed Pavarotti Memorial Concert
Wednesday, 17 September 2008, 9:32 pm | United Nations
The star-studded line-up of artists performing at next month’s United Nations-backed memorial concert and ceremony in Jordan to honour the late Luciano Pavarotti was announced today by the Italian tenor’s widow at a press conference in Milan. More >>
Restoring Ozone Layer Could Ring in Benefits
Wednesday, 17 September 2008, 9:29 pm | United Nations
Repairing the Earth’s badly-damaged ozone layer is not only to be undertaken in times of economic prosperity, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said today, stressing that depleting substances harmful to the layer could propel health, social and economic ... More >>
Amri Aminov Chosen as UNESCO Artist for Peace
Wednesday, 17 September 2008, 9:21 pm | United Nations
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization UNESCO will formally designate the Tajik sculptor Amri Aminov as an Artist for Peace at the Organization’s Headquarters in Paris tomorrow. More >>
Advance In Security Council Reform Debate
Wednesday, 17 September 2008, 9:19 pm | United Nations
The consensus achieved by Member States on the issue of Security Council reform was nothing less than a “breakthrough” and marked a dramatic finish to the 62nd session of the General Assembly, former president Srgjan Kerim said today. More >>
Achieving UN Development Goals by 2015
Wednesday, 17 September 2008, 9:16 pm | United Nations
The United Nations Millennium Development Goals MDGs , eight anti-poverty targets agreed upon by world leaders in 2000, are still on course to be achieved by their 2015 deadline, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said today. More >>
Star Power To Highlight Continuing Plight
Wednesday, 17 September 2008, 9:15 pm | United Nations
The United Nations mission in Haiti said today it was encouraged by the solidarity shown by politicians, the private sector, the diaspora and others in supporting the relief effort to the hurricane-ravaged country, as two international stars, Wyclef ... More >>
Waterbird Populations in Africa, Asia in Decline
Wednesday, 17 September 2008, 9:13 pm | United Nations
Poorly planned economic development is at the root of the more than 40 per cent plunge in migratory waterbird populations travelling across Africa and Eurasia, according to a new United Nations-backed report issued today. More >>
Democratization of United Nations
Wednesday, 17 September 2008, 9:11 pm | United Nations
The new President of the General Assembly today kicked off the 63rd session of the 192-member forum with a call to democratize the United Nations so that it can deal more effectively with the world’s most pressing problems and ensure that the voices ... More >>
UN-Backed Security Unit Begins Mission To Chad
Wednesday, 17 September 2008, 5:04 pm | United Nations
A special security unit of the Chadian army composed of national police and gendarmes responsible for the protection of refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs) today began its first reconnaissance visit to eastern Chad. More >>
Zimbabwe: UN Agencies Combat Cholera Outbreak
Wednesday, 17 September 2008, 3:22 pm | United Nations
United Nations agencies are working with local authorities and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in Zimbabwe to combat a deadly outbreak of cholera on the outskirts of the national capital, Harare. More >>
UN: Migratory Waterbirds In Africa, Asia Decline
Wednesday, 17 September 2008, 3:18 pm | United Nations
Poorly planned economic development is at the root of the more than 40 per cent plunge in migratory waterbird populations travelling across Africa and Eurasia, according to a new United Nations-backed report issued today. More >>
Celebrities Highlight Haitians' Continuing Plight
Wednesday, 17 September 2008, 2:44 pm | United Nations
International stars Wyclef Jean and Matt Damon joined blue helmets in handing out food to flood victims at the United Nations mission in Haiti. More >>
Tajik Sculptor Chosen As UNESCO Artist For Peace
Wednesday, 17 September 2008, 2:39 pm | United Nations
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) will formally designate the Tajik sculptor Amri Aminov as an Artist for Peace at the Organization's Headquarters in Paris tomorrow. More >>
New General Assembly President: Democratize UN
Wednesday, 17 September 2008, 1:40 pm | United Nations
The new President of the General Assembly today kicked off the 63rd session of the 192-member forum with a call to democratize the United Nations so that it can deal more effectively with the world’s most pressing problems. More >>
UN: Advancement In Security Council Reform Debate
Wednesday, 17 September 2008, 1:13 pm | United Nations
The consensus achieved by Member States on the issue of Security Council reform was nothing less than a “breakthrough” and marked a dramatic finish to the 62nd session of the General Assembly, former president Srgjan Kerim said today. More >>
UN: Achieving Development Goals By 2015 Feasible
Wednesday, 17 September 2008, 1:07 pm | United Nations
The United Nations Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), eight anti-poverty targets agreed upon by world leaders in 2000, are still on course to be achieved by their 2015 deadline, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said today. More >>
UN to Visit Areas Affected by Georgia Conflict
Wednesday, 17 September 2008, 11:57 am | United Nations
A team comprising representatives of key UN agencies is heading to South Ossetia and other areas affected by the recent conflict in Georgia, the UN announced today, adding that a broader fact-finding mission to the region is also planned. More >>
Ban Ki-moon: Restoring Ozone Helps Health, Economy
Wednesday, 17 September 2008, 11:18 am | United Nations
Repairing the Earth’s ozone layer is not only to be undertaken in times of economic prosperity, UN Sec.-Gen. said today, stressing that depleting substances harmful to the layer could propel health, social and economic progress. More >>
UN Deplores Killing Of Cameraman In Kashmir, India
Wednesday, 17 September 2008, 10:59 am | United Nations
The United Nations agency tasked with promoting press freedom has deplored the death of a local television cameraman in Indian-administered Kashmir, and voiced concern for the safety of journalists in the area. More >>
UN Urges Protection Amid Afghan Civilian Deaths
Wednesday, 17 September 2008, 10:31 am | United Nations
The top United Nations human rights official has called for ensuring the protection of Afghan civilians, as new figures show an almost 40 per cent increase in conflict-related deaths in the first eight months of 2008. More >>
