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UN Focus: Modernization Of Global Postal Services
Wednesday, 23 July 2008, 8:07 am | United Nations
"The development gaps that separate the postal services of industrialized and developing countries at a worldwide level must be reduced for citizens and businesses to better participate in international trade," Edouard Dayan said. More >>
Appeals For Calm Between Cambodia And Thailand
Wednesday, 23 July 2008, 7:37 am | United Nations
Expressing concern over the recent escalation of tensions between Cambodia and Thailand, Ban Ki-moon today called on both sides to peacefully resolve the situation. There is a build-up of military forces near the Preah Vihear Temple. More >>
Situation Calm In Darfur After Recent Attacks - UN
Wednesday, 23 July 2008, 7:36 am | United Nations
The security situation in Darfur was relatively calm again over the weekend, the joint AU-UN peacekeeping mission (UNAMID) to the strife-torn Sudanese region - where eight blue helmets have been killed this month - reported today. More >>
Help To Burma Nargis Victims Still In Relief Phase
Wednesday, 23 July 2008, 7:35 am | United Nations
The operation to help people affected by Cyclone Nargis in Myanmar is still in the relief phase, despite recent significant progress, the top United Nations humanitarian official stressed today as a new report assessing the disaster's impact was released. More >>
Spanish TV Host Named UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador
Wednesday, 23 July 2008, 7:11 am | United Nations
The prominent Spanish television presenter Jesús Vázquez has been appointed as the latest Goodwill Ambassador for UNHCR. Mr. Vázquezhas become increasingly involved in refugee issues in recent years. ""Jesús Vázquez has great communication skills." More >>
UN Tribunal Chief Welcomes Radovan Karadzic Arrest
Tuesday, 22 July 2008, 4:40 pm | United Nations
The chief prosecutor of the UN war crimes tribunal set up to try those responsible for atrocities during the Balkan conflicts of the 1990s has welcomed today's arrest of the former Bosnian Serb political leader and notorious fugitive Radovan Karadzic. More >>
WTO Chief: Members 'Within Reach Of A Major Step'
Tuesday, 22 July 2008, 8:40 am | United Nations
The head of the WTO, Pascal Lamy, today said he was convinced that the organization's member states would be able to reach agreements on international trade, as this week's meeting of the Trade Negotiations Committee got under way. More >>
UN Joins Reference Group Aiding Zimbabwe Mediation
Tuesday, 22 July 2008, 8:13 am | United Nations
The UN has agreed to join a reference group on Zimbabwe, set up by the President of South Africa who has been leading the mediation process to resolve the continuing political crisis in Harare. The group "will accompany the mediation process and consult". More >>
Norway: Rock & Jazz Festivals Go Climate Friendly
Tuesday, 22 July 2008, 7:45 am | United Nations
The HoveFestival - the rock event this year featured Beck, Duffy, Jay-Z - and Canal Street - a jazz & blues festival opening today featuring John Mayall and the Bluesbreakers, and the Waterboys - have signed on to UNEP's Climate Neutral Network. More >>
Afghanistan: Mine Clearance, Significant Progress
Tuesday, 22 July 2008, 7:40 am | United Nations
"The UN, together with the Govt of Afghanistan is making every effort to make Afghanistan a safe country, free of landmines," Mr. Reza said. He credits much of the recent success to community based de-mining and mine risk education programmes. More >>
Soil DB Tackles Climate Change, Food Insecurity
Tuesday, 22 July 2008, 7:38 am | United Nations
"The more information we have about soil properties, the more we can evaluate the quality of our natural resources all over the world and their potential to produce food now and in future scenarios of climate change," said FAO's Alexander Muller. More >>
DRC: UN Alarmed At Rising Number Of Prison Deaths
Tuesday, 22 July 2008, 7:36 am | United Nations
Human rights officials with the UN peacekeeping mission in the DRC have serious concerns about the living conditions in the Mbuji Mayi central prison, where at least 26 prisoners have died from severe and acute malnutrition since February. More >>
Somalia: Recent Developments Give Reason For Hope
Saturday, 19 July 2008, 9:26 pm | United Nations
"The key challenge now is in its implementation. I call on both parties to adhere to the terms of the agreement, in particular with regard to the cessation of hostilities and the facilitation of humanitarian access," the Secretary-General said. More >>
UNICEF To Help 150K Kids In Niger With Dubai Funds
Saturday, 19 July 2008, 9:25 pm | United Nations
Basic school kits will be supplied to children as part of the initiative, which will help increase the number of children enrolled in 600 schools around the country. In addition, the programme will provide classroom furniture for 200 schools. More >>
Lebanon: UN Border Team Begins Second Mission
Saturday, 19 July 2008, 9:24 pm | United Nations
The five-member group, comprised of experts in border security, police, customs and military issues, will carry out consultations with Lebanese officials as well as other partners already assisting Lebanon in this area. More >>
Senior UN Officials Assess Peace Efforts In E. DRC
Saturday, 19 July 2008, 9:23 pm | United Nations
officials with the United Nations peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have concluded a visit to North Kivu to assess ongoing efforts to restore peace and stability in the province. More >>
Kenya Is In Danger Of Losing Its Forest Ecosystem
Saturday, 19 July 2008, 9:21 pm | United Nations
"For the past few years UNEP has been documenting for the Kenyan Govt and the people of Kenya the continued destruction and erosion of this vital ecosystem. It has reached a point where if no measures are taken, Kenya will lose one of its fundamental assets." More >>
In Madagascar, UNICEF Provides Health Services
Saturday, 19 July 2008, 9:20 pm | United Nations
At least 93 people were killed and more than 190,000 others were left homeless by Cyclone Ivan after it struck the island country in mid-February. Local authorities said it was the worst storm of its kind to strike Madagascar since the 1980s. More >>
UN Envoy In Pretoria To Discuss Zimbabwe Crisis
Saturday, 19 July 2008, 9:19 pm | United Nations
Senior UN political official Haile Menkerios is in Pretoria, South Africa, to further Ban Ki-moon's efforts to help resolve the political crisis in neighbouring Zimbabwe, a spokesman for the world body announced today. More >>
Sec. Council Extends Rwanda Tribunal Judges Terms
Saturday, 19 July 2008, 11:35 am | United Nations
The Security Council today extended the tenure of the judges serving on the UN war crimes tribunal set up to deal with the 1994 genocide in Rwanda, so as to ensure that all remaining cases can be completed by the deadline set for the court's work. More >>
