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Canadian Uni And UN Set Up Online Urban Archive
Wednesday, 7 November 2007, 10:31 am | United Nations
The United Nations agency tasked with promoting socially and environmentally sustainable housing has announced a partnership with a Canadian university to establish the world's most complete online information archive on urban issues. More >>
Sec-General Decries Devastation By Landmines
Wednesday, 7 November 2007, 10:31 am | United Nations
Landmines and other explosive weapons exacerbate the suffering wrought by war, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said today, appealing for the elimination of these "distressing and pernicious" devices to remain a global priority. More >>
Environmental Database Accessible 100+ Nations
Wednesday, 7 November 2007, 10:30 am | United Nations
More than 100 developing nations now have access to a United Nations-backed online environmental database which allows users to view material worth $1.5 million from prominent environmental science journals. More >>
Nepal Electoral Outlook Needs Frank Assessment
Wednesday, 7 November 2007, 10:30 am | United Nations
Nepal's politicians and civil society must conduct a clear assessment of why elections for its Constituent Assembly have had to be postponed twice this year, the senior United Nations envoy to the country said today, calling on all sides to outline a ... More >>
UN Envoy Spotlights Media Role In Ending Conflict
Wednesday, 7 November 2007, 9:34 am | United Nations
"We count on the media to provide a platform for open debate, and that the public remains well-informed," Mr. de Mistura, who will succeed Ashraf Qazi in his new position, told dozens of media experts, broadcasters, representatives of the judiciary and ... More >>
Expert Urges Fair Trial Over Attempted Abductions
Wednesday, 7 November 2007, 9:33 am | United Nations
An independent United Nations human rights expert today urged a full investigation of the recent alleged attempt to abduct children from Chad and fly them to France, and called for a fair trial for those responsible. More >>
UN Rights Expert To Visit Myanmar Next Week
Wednesday, 7 November 2007, 9:33 am | United Nations
In a statement released in Geneva, Special Rapporteur Paulo Sérgio Pinheiro said the invitation "sends a positive indication of the desire of the authorities to cooperate with his mandate and the Human Rights Council." More >>
UN Stresses Need For More UN Police Officers
Wednesday, 7 November 2007, 9:32 am | United Nations
More Member States need to increase the number of qualified police officers they supply to United Nations peacekeeping missions to deal with the unprecedented expansion in global policing, the world body's top police officer told the INTERPOL General ... More >>
UN Seeks $64 M For Humanitarian Aid To Liberia
Wednesday, 7 November 2007, 9:32 am | United Nations
The United Nations and its partners in Liberia today appealed for $64 million to meet urgent humanitarian needs in the country for the remainder of this year and the first half of 2008. More >>
Resettlement Of Bhutanese Refugees In Nepal
Wednesday, 7 November 2007, 9:31 am | United Nations
The United Nations refugee agency and its partners are laying the groundwork for the large-scale resettlement of Bhutanese refugees living in camps in Nepal following the Government's announcement that they can go to other countries. More >>
Displaced Somalis Suffering Under Harsh Conditions
Wednesday, 7 November 2007, 9:31 am | United Nations
Displaced Somalis who have fled fighting in Mogadishu are living in "extremely harsh conditions" with reports of malnutrition and rape, according to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), which recently joined other agencies in assessing ... More >>
DR Congo: UN Official Decries Sexual Violence
Wednesday, 7 November 2007, 9:30 am | United Nations
A senior United Nations official in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) today decried the problem of sexual violence in the war-torn country, saying perpetrators are mostly police, military and militia members but civilians are increasingly involved, ... More >>
Int'l Rescue Committee To Honour Angelina Jolie
Wednesday, 7 November 2007, 9:30 am | United Nations
The award being given to UNHCR and its Goodwill Ambassador recognizes extraordinary contributions to the cause of refugees and human freedom has previously been given to another UN High Commissioner for Refugees - Sadako Ogata, in 1995. More >>
UN Concern About Attempt To Transfer Children
Wednesday, 7 November 2007, 7:46 am | United Nations
The United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Sudan today added her voice to that of other UN officials condemning the recent attempt of a French non-governmental organization (NGO) to remove more than 100 young children from neighbouring Chad. More >>
States Must Uphold Pledges To Fight Terrorism
Wednesday, 7 November 2007, 7:42 am | United Nations
Concerned about recent fighting in Afghanistan, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today appealed to all States assisting the violence-wracked nation to maintain their existing commitments to root out terrorism and rebuild a peaceful society. More >>
Elimination Of Chemical, Unexploded Weapons - UN
Wednesday, 7 November 2007, 7:41 am | United Nations
Underscoring the horrific impacts of both chemical and unexploded weaponry on civilians and future generations, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today urged States to ratify and adhere to global treaties banning these arms. More >>
Transfer Of Ex-Combatants Step For DRC Peace
Wednesday, 7 November 2007, 7:40 am | United Nations
The United Nations peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has transferred 16 former commanders of Ituri armed groups to Kinshasa, calling it a major step in consolidating peace in the northeastern part of the country. More >>
Door Open For Darfur Rebels To Join Peace Talks
Wednesday, 7 November 2007, 7:39 am | United Nations
"The door remains open for those who wish to join the process," Mr. Fawzi told reporters at UN Headquarters in New York after returning from Sirte, where UN and AU envoys are still conducting meetings with many of the participating groups. He added that ... More >>
UNICEF Wants Prohibition On Cluster Munitions
Wednesday, 7 November 2007, 7:38 am | United Nations
Marking the first-ever Global Day of Action Cluster Munitions, the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) today urged governments to create a legally binding international pact banning the deadly arms which pose a great threat to civilians, especially children. More >>
UN To Launch Oil Contamination Test In S. Nigeria
Tuesday, 6 November 2007, 10:42 am | United Nations
Exploration and production of oil in the area, which began in the 1950s, were suspended in the 1990s due to public unrest. Spills from this period are still problematic, and the lack of maintenance and damage to infrastructure has led to further contamination ... More >>
