Morning Breaking: UN rejects Hafiz Saeed's plea for removal from list of banned terrorists
The United Nations has rejected an appeal of Jamaat-ud-Dawa chief Hafiz Saeed, the 2008 Mumbai terror attack mastermind, to remove his name from its list of banned terrorists.
Mar 08, 2019, 08:12 AM IST
U.N. Security Council to meet Sunday on South Sudan - diplomats
The United Nations Security Council will meet on Sunday at the request of the United States to discuss new fighting in Juba.
Jul 11, 2016, 12:45 PM IST
Libyan forces clash with militants in Sirte, 14 dead: Official
Islamic State militants, who exploited Libya`s security chaos to seize Sirte last year, have been fighting hard to defend territory they still control in the residential centre.
Yoga postures light up UN headquarters ahead of International Yoga Day
The UN building was illuminated with striking images of various yoga postures, including from the 'Surya Namaskar'.
Jun 20, 2016, 20:23 PM IST
Afghan refugees already `forgotten` before migrant crisis: UN
Displaced Afghans had already been "forgotten" by the international community before they began arriving in Europe en masse last year, UN refugee chief Filippo Grandi said on Saturday in Iran.
Jun 18, 2016, 23:04 PM IST
UN fears polio surge in children from Iraq`s Fallujah
Speaking to journalists by phone after touring camps for displaced people around Fallujah, Alwan said mothers were nervous because their children had not been vaccinated since the IS takeover in 2014.
Jun 17, 2016, 17:48 PM IST
`Silent crisis` in Boko Haram-hit Cameroon: UN
Nigeria-based Boko Haram fighters have in recent months carried out fewer spectacular attacks and suicide bombings in neighbouring Cameroon.
Jun 10, 2016, 20:38 PM IST
Syrian President says ''real'' negotiations not on in Geneva
Assad made his remarks in his first address to the newly elected parliament, when he also congratulated lawmakers on an record turnout during the election in April.
Jun 07, 2016, 19:41 PM IST
'I am a Tiger. What are you?' asks Jacqueline Fernandez!
The United Nations’ latest campaign, 'Wild for Life', concentrates on ending illegal trade in wildlife.
May 27, 2016, 16:48 PM IST
Strikes on Syria displaced camp 'likely a war crime': UN
Air strikes on a camp for displaced people in Syria's Idlib province were almost certainly not accidental and likely amounted to a war crime, the UN rights chief said on Friday.
May 06, 2016, 23:48 PM IST
UN chief appeals for re-launch of Syria ceasefire
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Monday urged Russia and the United States to put Syria's ceasefire back on track and stressed that new truce arrangements in place for two areas must be extended to Aleppo.
May 03, 2016, 02:08 AM IST
Colombia deports top Peruvian crime lord
Bogota Colombia deported top Peruvian crime lord Gerson Galvez, a day after arresting the man described as the new version of Mexico's Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman.
May 02, 2016, 04:04 AM IST
US, UN condemn Syria hospital bombing in war-ravaged Aleppo
The United States and the United Nations Thursday condemned an air strike on a hospital in Syria`s Aleppo, with Washington demanding that Russia restrain its Syrian ally.
Apr 29, 2016, 01:43 AM IST
UN pushes South Sudan to quickly form unity government
The United Nations on Tuesday pushed South Sudan`s rival sides to quickly form a new unity government after rebel leader Riek Machar returned to Juba and was sworn in as vice president.
Apr 26, 2016, 23:32 PM IST
Earth Day special: India signs climate pact along with over 170 states at UN
As many as 175 countries, including India, China and the US, signed the Paris Agreement on climate change at the UN headquarters in New York on Friday, which coincided with 'International Mother Earth Day'.
Apr 22, 2016, 23:38 PM IST
UN says Yemen talks delayed, urges rebels to join
Peace talks between Yemen`s warring parties due to begin in Kuwait on Monday have been delayed, UN envoy Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed said, urging the country`s rebels to take part.
Apr 18, 2016, 18:09 PM IST
Israel says finds tunnel from Gaza into Israeli territory
The tunnels toward Egypt are generally used for smuggling into and out of the Gaza Strip.
Apr 18, 2016, 17:16 PM IST
Iran tells UN Syria envoy of ceasefire breach concerns
Iran told visiting UN envoy Staffan de Mistura of its alarm Tuesday about what it said were ceasefire breaches in Syria on the eve of fresh peace negotiations in Geneva.
Apr 12, 2016, 23:14 PM IST
Clashes erupt in Yemen hours before planned truce
Fighting broke out north of Yemen`s capital and in the centre of the country on Sunday, killing more than 20 people, hours before a planned halt to the fighting aimed at facilitating talks to end the year-long war.
Apr 11, 2016, 00:00 AM IST
Ban Ki-moon reiterates offer of 'good offices' for India-Pakistan talks
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has reiterated his offer of "good offices" to facilitate the resumption of dialogue between India and Pakistan that appears to have again hit a brick wall.
Apr 08, 2016, 23:54 PM IST
