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UN leads global calls for action against violence in Syria

UN Secretary-general Ban Ki- moon has strongly condemned an incident of massive killings, involving ...

UN chief welcomes talks on Iran nuclear program

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon supports a political solution to the tensions over Iran`s nuclear p...

World`s oceans need greater protection: UN chief

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has sought global attention to the fragile state of the world`s oce...

‘Repeal laws that criminalise same-sex relationships`

UN chief Ban Ki-moon has asked countries to repeal laws that criminalise same sex relationships.

Bring 26/11 attackers to justice: UN chief

Ban Ki-moon asked India and Pakistan to continue with their peace dialogue, saying it is significant...

UN chief Ban Ki-moon to visit India

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon will depart for India on April 25 for an official visit, UN spokesp...

Palestinians throw shoes, stones at UN convoy

About 40 relatives of Palestinian prisoners gathered at the Erez Crossing between Gaza and Israel.

Onus is on Iran in nuclear dispute: UN chief

UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon urged a resumption of dialogue between Western powers and Iran on t...

UN chief urges Iran not to block Strait of Hormuz

UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon said the Strait of Hormuz is important for international trade and ...

Stop the killing, UN chief tells Syria`s Assad

The UN Secretary General says Syria`s President must stop killing his own people.

UN chief criticizes Hezbollah arsenal ahead of visit

UN chief Ban Ki-moon was due in Lebanon after saying he hoped to see Lebanon`s rival parties takin...

Iran must prove nuclear drive peaceful: UN chief

The United States and European powers say that Iran is seeking a nuclear bomb capability.

UN chief to focus on sustaining Arab Spring

UN chief, Ban Ki-moon said one of his top priorities is to help Arab countries sustain their moves t...

UN chief terms climate pact `significant`

The `Durban Platform` is a "significant and forward" deal that will guide global efforts to address ...

UN chief urges countries to ratify CTBT

Ban`s remarks came as he welcomed Indonesia`s ratification of the CTBT.

Pakistan not attending Bonn meet regrettable: Ban

Pakistan`s decision to boycott the conference came in the wake of a NATO attack on its border posts ...

War crimes trial `essential` for B`desh: UN chief

Visiting UN Secretary General Ban-Ki-moon supported the govt`s initiative to bring to justice those...

Ban Ki-moon arrives in Bangladesh

Ban jointly with Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will address a Climate Vulnerable Forum mee...

UN chief backs Hiroshima`s plan for nuke-free world

Hiroshima Gov Hidehiko Yuzaki has said that UN Secretary General Ban Ki Moon backed his "Hiroshima...

UN chief urges Libya to secure Gaddafi`s weapons

Ban said Mustafa Abdul-Jalil, Libya`s interim leader, assured him that the weapons would be secured.

Israel-Hamas prisoner swap positive step: UN chief

Ban said the deal would help generate positive momentum in the ongoing efforts to resolve the Middl...

UN chief sends Lanka report to UN rights council

Ban has said the Human Rights Council could order an inquiry into the killings.

Palestinian statehood `long overdue`: UN chief

The Palestinian leadership has launched a campaign to become the UN`s 194th member state.

UN chief regrets lack of terrorism convention

Negotiations on the convention have repeatedly broken down over definitions of what constitutes terr...

UN concerned over Australian refugee plans

The UN chief praised Australia as the "model" nation for its record on the world stage.

UN chief urges Turkey, Israel to improve ties

Ban Ki-moon has urged Turkey, Israel to accept recommendations of a UN report into the deaths of 9 T...

UN chief urges reconciliation in Libya

Ban Ki-moon is urging Libyan rebel leaders to promote reconciliation and national unity.

Libya slams UN chief over civilian deaths comments

Libya accused UN chief Ban Ki-moon of playing with words after he acknowledged NATO efforts to avoid...

Syria’s Assad must stop violence: UN chief

Ban Ki-moon said that he had delivered a strong message to Syrian President in a phone conversation.

UN chief visits Japan nuclear disaster zone

Ban Ki-moon is one of the most senior foreign leaders to visit Fukushima nuclear disaster zone.

UN chief heads to Japan as nuclear crisis simmers

Ban has convened a nuclear safety summit for the UN General Assembly in New York in September.

UN chief welcomes India-Pak talks

UN chief Ban Ki-moon welcomed the recent "constructive" talks between the Indo-Pak Foreign Minister...

Make Right to Water, Sanitation a law: UN chief

Ban Ki-moon said lack of water, sanitation is widespread and often devastating around the globe.

World leaders condemn Mumbai blasts

UN Security Council and world leaders have strongly condemned the Mumbai serial blasts that killed 2...

UN chief condemns Mumbai blasts

UN chief Ban Ki-moon has strongly condemned the serial bomb blasts that rocked India`s financial hub...

Killings in Syria `must stop`: UN chief

UN chief Ban Ki-moon called Thursday on the Syrian regime to stop the killings.

Chinese teachings give me inner strength: UN chief

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon says inner strength is more important than physical strength.

UN chief calls for credible, peaceful Thai polls

Amid fears the vote could bring unrest, more than 430 candidates have sought protection.

Respect widows` rights: UN chief

International Widows` Day was created by the UN General Assembly in 2010.

Reconsider harsh sentences: UN chief to Bahrain

A Bahrain court on Wednesday handed down 9 life sentences and other harsh penalties to 21 people.

UN chief backs dialogue with Afghan Taliban

The UN chief noted that military operations alone cannot achieve peace and security.

Syria warns against outside interference

UN chief Ban Ki-moon has charged that Syria President Bashar al-Assad lacked "credibility”.

Ban Ki-moon elected UN chief for second term

The 192-nation UN General Assembly has voted unanimously to elect Ban Ki-moon for a second five-ye...

Stop killing people: UN chief to Syria`s Assad

Ban Ki-moon urged Syrian Prez `to stop killing people`, as pressure mounted on Damascus over its wi...

`Syrian Prez isn`t taking UN chief’s phone calls`

Syrian President is facing international pressure to end a bloody crackdown on anti-govt protesters.

France backs Ban`s bid for new term as UN chief

France, which holds a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council, today said it was back...

Ban to stand for new term as UN chief

Ban Ki-moon on Monday announced that he will stand for a second five-year term as UN secretary gen...

UN chief virtually certain to get second term

Egypt`s UN Ambassador Maged Abdelaziz said that he knew of no opposition to Ban.

UN chief praises agreement to save Nepal Parliament

Nepal`s political parties have extended the term of the Constituent Assembly.

Crisis in Libya worsening: UN chief

Muammar Gaddafi`s embattled regime has meanwhile freed 4 foreign journalists.

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