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UN hails entry into force of global pact banning cluster munitions
United Nations officials have expressed their delight at Sunday’s entry into force of the international convention banning the manufacture, use and stockpiling of cluster munitions, calling it a "major advance for the global disarmament and humanitarian agendas."
Everglades returns to UNESCO list of global heritage sites in danger
The Everglades National Park in the United States is back on the List of World Heritage in Danger because of the "serious and continuing degradation of its aquatic ecosystem," the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) announced today.
Darfur: UN-African Union peacekeeping force extended as tensions rise
The Security Council today voted to extend by another year the mandate of the joint United Nations-African Union peacekeeping mission in Darfur, where violence once again rocked a large camp for people uprooted by the conflict in the war-ravaged Sudanese region.
UN agencies step up efforts as Pakistani floods affect nearly a million people
The number of people affected by severe floods following torrential monsoon rains in north-western Pakistan during the past three days has risen to nearly a million, with hundreds dead and most of the stricken areas cut off, limiting access and relief efforts, the United Nations reported today.
UN official warns terrorism and organized crime increasingly linked in Africa
Terrorism in Africa is increasingly linked to organized crime, and the continent’s governments must take stronger steps to try to break those connections, a senior United Nations official said as he called for countries worldwide to broaden their anti-terrorist strategies beyond involving only the military and law enforcement agencies.
UN chief expresses deep sadness after boat capsizing in DR Congo
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has added his voice to those of other United Nations officials expressing deep sadness at learning of the news that more than 140 people have reportedly died when a boat capsized in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) this week.
UN ambassador Nicole Kidman spotlights needs of women in post-quake Haiti
Actress Nicole Kidman, wrapping up a visit to Haiti today in her role as United Nations Goodwill Ambassador, stressed the need to tackle gender-based violence and support initiatives that advance women’s livelihoods as the country rebuilds after the January earthquake.
UN rushing aid to flood-stricken areas of north-western DR Congo
United Nations agencies are providing urgent assistance to areas of north-western Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) after devastating floods, which have destroyed nearly 300 homes and left an estimated 1,500 people homeless.
Lebanon: UN envoy welcomes visit by leaders of Saudi Arabia and Syria
With the visit to Lebanon by the leaders of Saudi Arabia and Syria, today could perhaps be a "historic day" for the Middle Eastern country, helping to consolidate stability, a senior United Nations official said today.
UN expert welcomes declaration that clean water and sanitation is a human right
A United Nations expert today welcomed the General Assembly’s declaration this week that safe and clean drinking water is a human right, calling it a "landmark resolution" that sends an important signal to the world.
Iron ore production on the decline but trade still rising, UN report finds
Iron ore production fell last year for the first time in seven years but continuing demand for the raw material from the Chinese steel industry ensured that the volume of trade increased again, a United Nations report released today says.
Chinese children turn to art in UN environment contest
Millions of schoolchildren in China have demonstrated their concern for the environment by participating in a painting contest, using their artistic creativity to come up with images to illustrate their commitment to conservation, the United Nations environment agency said today.
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