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Ban stresses power of information technology to facilitate sustainable development
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today emphasized the need to optimize the use of information and communications technology (ICT) to support sustainable development.
Posted on 17 May 2012 | 5:00 am
On anti-homophobia day, UN calls for repeal of discriminatory laws
Marking International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia, senior United Nations officials today drew attention to laws around the world which discriminate against lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people, and called for equality and the repeal of such laws.
Posted on 17 May 2012 | 5:00 am
New paradigm needed to ensure global job creation and economic progress – UN officials
United Nations senior officials today stressed the importance of establishing a new paradigm for growth that ensures social inclusiveness, job opportunities for all, and more accountability from the financial sector to tackle the ongoing global economic crisis.
Posted on 17 May 2012 | 5:00 am
UN declaration on rights of indigenous peoples inspired changes – Al-Nasser
The President of the General Assembly, Nassir Abdulaziz Al-Nasser, today hailed the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, adopted five years ago, as a landmark document that has inspired positive changes in the protection of the rights of indigenous communities.
Posted on 17 May 2012 | 5:00 am
UN Women names members of group to facilitate dialogue with civil society
The United Nations entity mandated to promote gender equality today announced the members that will be part of a group that will facilitate dialogue between civil society and the agency.
Posted on 17 May 2012 | 5:00 am
Urging progress on Abyei, Security Council extends mandate of UN peacekeeper force
In a new resolution, the Security Council today extended by six months the mandate of the United Nations peacekeeping force for Abyei, an area contested by South Sudan and Sudan, and demanded that the two countries finalize the establishment of an administration for the area in line with an agreement signed last year.
Posted on 17 May 2012 | 5:00 am
Security Council to visit Liberia, Côte d’Ivoire and Sierra Leone
The members of the United Nations Security Council will leave New York on Friday for an official mission to West Africa.
Posted on 17 May 2012 | 5:00 am
UN chief asks youth to ‘make some noise’ ahead of Rio+20 conference
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today asked young people from all over the world to “make some noise” to help accelerate progress on the negotiations of the United Nations Sustainable Development Conference (Rio+20) which will take place in Brazil next month.
Posted on 17 May 2012 | 5:00 am
UN agency welcomes $66 million for agriculture and fishing projects in Saudi Arabia
The United Nations Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) today welcomed Saudi Arabia’s contribution of $66 million to implement its technical assistance projects in the country, which aim to benefit small-scale agricultural producers and fishermen.
Posted on 17 May 2012 | 5:00 am
UN envoy hails workshop related to Guyana-Venezuela border dispute
A UN envoy today hailed a recent workshop related to a long-standing border controversy between Guyana and Venezuela as a demonstration of both countries’ on-going commitment to a peaceful resolution of the matter.
Posted on 17 May 2012 | 5:00 am
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UN to provide $144 mn aid to Myanmar – New York Daily News
UN to provide $144 mn aid to Myanmar
New York Daily News
Yangon, May 18 — The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) has offered to provide $144 million aid to Myanmar to implement a three-year project starting 2013, official media reported Friday. Projects cover environmental conservation, …
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Posted on 18 May 2012 | 8:02 am
UN, Brazil to host Internet debate on green planet – Phys.Org
BBC NewsUN, Brazil to host Internet debate on green planet
Phys.Org
The United Nations and the Brazilian government are launching an Internet debate around 10 themes for a green planet to elicit suggestions from experts and the public for next month's Rio+20 summit. The United Nations and the Brazilian government are …
Problem Of the Day: Rio's Hotel ShortageThe Atlantic Cities
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Posted on 18 May 2012 | 7:50 am
UN Urges Sudan to Pull Troops from Abyei – Voice of America (blog)
BBC NewsUN Urges Sudan to Pull Troops from Abyei
Voice of America (blog)
The United Nations Security Council is demanding Sudan withdraw its troops from the disputed region of Abyei and that it reach an agreement with South Sudan on the status of the oil-rich border region. The council on Thursday extended the UN security …
UN council calls for Sudan agreement
The Associated Press
UN Security Council demands Sudan withdraw from disputed regionChicago Tribune
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Posted on 18 May 2012 | 6:57 am
UN Probes Possible North Korea Arms Trade With Syria, Myanmar – Huffington Post
Aljazeera.comUN Probes Possible North Korea Arms Trade With Syria, Myanmar
Huffington Post
UNITED NATIONS, May 17 (Reuters) – A UN panel of experts that monitors compliance with sanctions on North Korea is investigating reports of possible weapons-related shipments by Pyongyang to Syria and Myanmar, the panel said in a confidential report …
Exclusive: UN probes possible North Korea arms trade with Syria, MyanmarReuters
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Posted on 18 May 2012 | 1:59 am
UN chief believes al Qaeda behind Syria car bombs – Reuters
DAWN.comUN chief believes al Qaeda behind Syria car bombs
Reuters
UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) – UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said on Thursday he believed al Qaeda was responsible for two suicide car bombs that killed at least 55 people in Syria a week ago and that the death toll in the country's 14-month conflict …
UN leader says Al Qaida in Syriagulfnews.com
UN leader Ban Ki-moon says al Qaeda in SyriaDAWN.com
UN says al Qaeda was behind Syria blastSky News Australia
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Posted on 18 May 2012 | 12:01 am
Syria complains to UN about tourism downturn amid conflict – Reuters
Sydney Morning HeraldSyria complains to UN about tourism downturn amid conflict
Reuters
UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) – Syria has complained to the United Nations that its tourism industry has been severely damaged by a 14-month conflict between government forces and rebels fighting to overthrow President Bashar al-Assad, which has raised …
British 'terrorists' among dead in Syria, leaked letter to UN claimsMyFox Washington DC
Diplomat: Confidential report finds Iran shipping arms to SyriaCNN
Syria deaths mount, but no alternative to Annan planBusiness Recorder (blog)
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Posted on 17 May 2012 | 9:02 pm
UN chief calls for end to fighting in Myanmar – Reuters
The Irrawaddy News MagazineUN chief calls for end to fighting in Myanmar
Reuters
UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) – UN chief Ban Ki-moon called for an end to attacks by all parties in Myanmar on Thursday after receiving a letter from a rebel independence group in the country's Kachin State asking the United Nations to help end its conflict …
Myanmar rebels call on UN to monitor conflictKhaleej Times
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Posted on 17 May 2012 | 7:00 pm
UN Ridiculed for Attacking Poverty and Demanding Tax Hikes in Canada – The New American
BBC NewsUN Ridiculed for Attacking Poverty and Demanding Tax Hikes in Canada
The New American
Commentators and officials said Wednesday that the United Nations had cemented its position as a discredited global laughing stock after the UN “Food Envoy” criticized Canada — one of the wealthiest and healthiest nations in the world — for alleged …
MPs clash over UN food reportToronto Sun
The UN's condemnation of Canada is insulting and ridiculousTelegraph.co.uk (blog)
Harper ministers blast 'patronizing' UN envoy for 'ridiculous' right-to-food visitCalgary Herald
Victoria Times Colonist -The Province -GMA News
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Posted on 17 May 2012 | 6:55 pm
UN Observers Face Daunting Challenges in Syria – Voice of America
Voice of AmericaUN Observers Face Daunting Challenges in Syria
Voice of America
UNITED NATIONS – The United Nations has deployed more than 200 unarmed observers to Syria who are monitoring a month-old cease-fire that appears to be in jeopardy of collapse. Increasingly, the UN monitors are getting caught up in the violence.
UN Team Sees Clash Between Syrian Protesters and SoldiersPittsburgh Post Gazette
Japan not to send personnel to UN monitoring mission in SyriaMainichi Daily News
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Posted on 17 May 2012 | 6:26 pm
Diplomat: UN experts say Iran sends arms to Syria – CBS News
Telegraph.co.ukDiplomat: UN experts say Iran sends arms to Syria
CBS News
UNITED NATIONS — An expert panel monitoring UN sanctions on Iran has reported that Syria continues to be the main destination of illicit Iranian weapons, a Security Council diplomat said Wednesday. The diplomat, speaking on condition of anonymity …
Exclusive: Iran flouts UN sanctions, sends arms to Syria: panelReuters
Exclusive: Iran flouts UN sanctions, sends arms to SyriaSouth Bend Tribune
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Posted on 17 May 2012 | 1:11 pm
