UN holds first-ever hearings to pick world`s top diplomat
Candidates vying to become the next UN secretary-general fielded questions Tuesday on global crises -- from climate change to achieving Middle East peace -- during the first-ever hearings to choose the world`s top diplomat.
Apr 13, 2016, 02:25 AM IST
Former UN chief Boutros Boutros-Ghali dies
Former UN secretary-general Boutros Boutros-Ghali, who led the world body during one of its most difficult periods, with failed missions in Rwanda and Bosnia, died Thursday in Cairo. He was 93.
Feb 17, 2016, 02:08 AM IST
UN Secretary-General condemns terrorist attack in Jakarta
Islamic State suicide bombers and gunmen struck at the heart of the capital of Muslim-majority Indonesia, executing a Westerner and killing a local while blowing up a Starbucks cafe, leaving five attackers dead in the ensuing firing.
Jan 14, 2016, 23:07 PM IST
UN chief concerned about Haiti''s election process
Ban Ki-moon urged the Haitian authorities and other political actors to resolve their outstanding issues and conclude the election process.
Jan 06, 2016, 07:45 AM IST
Begin climate change action today: Ban Ki-moon
Calling the Paris climate deal "a health insurance policy for the planet," UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Monday urged governments to waste no time in delivering on their commitments to fight global warming.
Dec 15, 2015, 01:17 AM IST
Climate catastrophe looming large: Ban Ki-moon tells negotiators
As the 12-day climate talks enter its crucial final week, negotiators appeared confident that some kind of deal will be reached before the next weekend.
Dec 07, 2015, 18:15 PM IST
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon calls for more tolerance in the world
On International Day of Tolerance, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Monday called for more tolerance in the world.
Nov 17, 2015, 04:11 AM IST
UN chief welcomes new head of UN climate science panel
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has welcomed the election of a new head of the UN climate science panel.
Oct 07, 2015, 15:37 PM IST
