UN chief launches Network of Men Leaders to help end violence against women
UN wants men to help end violence against women UN concerned at how Tamils confined to government camps are being returned home
UN concerned at how Tamils are being returned Remains of British hostage who worked for the UN in Lebanon in 1985 identified
UK hostage’s remains identified in Lebanon UN committee targets Iran’s human rights violations and crackdown on election opponents
UN committee targets Iran’s rights violations Key UN committee approves resolution criticizing widespread human rights violations in NKorea
UN committee criticizes NKorea rights violations UN climate chief sees room for success at Copenhagen despite shrinking expectations
UN climate chief holds out hope for global pact UNICEF says more children in school and fewer dying _ but 1 billion still struggle to survive![]() more images US calls for intensified efforts to combat piracy and warns against paying ransom
US warns against paying ransom to pirates UNITED NATIONS — The United States is calling for intensified efforts to combat piracy and warning against paying ransom. India asks world community to act in concert to end terrorismUNITED NATIONS - India has asked the international community to show the necessary political will and resolve to end the scourge of terrorism by acting in concert and in a comprehensive manner. UN chief plans 24-hour fast to spotlight plight of more than 1 billion hungry people
UN chief to fast to spotlight 1 billion hungry US says Iran violated UN arms embargo by sending weapons to Syria in ship seized by Israel
US accuses Iran of violating UN arms embargo India demands closure of terrorist havens for peace in AfghanistanUNITED NATIONS - Warning against unworkable divisions between “good” and “bad” Taliban, India has said efforts at reconciliation in Afghanistan must go hand-in-hand with the shutting down of support and sanctuaries provided to terrorist groups across the border. UN secretary-general heads to Washington deal to push climate change deal
Security Council urges new Afghan government to improve security and fight corruption
Iraq again asks UN for envoy to investigate foreign involvement in recent bombings
Iraq again seeks international bombing probe General Assembly adopts resolution urging Israel and Palestinians to investigate Gaza crimes
General Assembly urges Gaza investigations Palestinians want justice for alleged Israeli war crimes in Gaza conflict
Palestinians seek Gaza war crimes justice UNITED NATIONS — The Palestinians on Wednesday warned Israel they will seek justice for war crimes, allegedly committed during last winter’s Gaza conflict, in the U.N. Security Council and through the International Criminal Court. General Assembly resolution seeks investigations of alleged war crimes in Gaza conflict
Resolution seeks Gaza war crimes investigations India asks Pakistan to focus on combating terrorism, not KashmirUNITED NATIONS - Objecting to Pakistan raising the Kashmir issue at a UN panel on humanitarian issues, India has asked Islamabad to take credible action against terrorists and their support base to create conditions for meaningful dialogue. Russia to contribute $6.5 mn to global nuclear security fundUNITED NATIONS - Russia plans to contribute $6.5 million to the IAEA Nuclear Security Fund (NSF) in 2010-2015, Russia’s envoy to the UN said. ElBaradei urges Iran to respond quickly to proposal over uranium enrichment![]() more images Western source says Karzai challenger likely to pull out of Afghan presidential runoff
UN chief encouraged by deal resolving Honduran crisisUNITED NATIONS - UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said Friday he is encouraged by news that an agreement has been reached to resolve the political crisis in Honduras that began when President Jose Manuel Zelaya was ousted from power in June. UN says Afghan police, NATO forces were slow in responding to Kabul attack
UN says police, NATO slow to respond to attack UN chief encourages Iran to accept UN-drafted plan to ship uranium abroad for enrichment
UN chief says Iran should accept uranium plan AP Interview: Foreign Minister says Cuba prepared for talks with the US ‘on any level’ |