UN lists Ilyas Kashmiri as 'reported dead' - Hindustan Times

UN lists Ilyas Kashmiri as 'reported dead'Hindustan TimesPTI Almost a year after key 26/11 suspect Ilyas Kashmiri was reported killed in a drone strike, the United Nations has updated his status as "reported dead" in a sanctions list of individuals and entities associated with al Qaeda. amended on May 10 the ...and more »

UN leadership wants NATO to maintain support for Afghanistan - WBEZ

Telegraph.co.ukUN leadership wants NATO to maintain support for AfghanistanWBEZAP As protesters in Chicago sounded off against NATO's continued presence in Afghanistan, United Nations leaders urged the military alliance to use this weekend's summit to commit to "predictable, massive, long-term support" for the Central Asian ...UN urges massive support for Afghan forcesFox News'Increased UN presence in Afghanistan expected after 2014'Philippine Starall 4,248 news articles »

UN Atomic Chief Tries Tehran Gambit - Wall Street Journal

Al-ArabiyaUN Atomic Chief Tries Tehran GambitWall Street JournalBy DAVID CRAWFORD and JAY SOLOMON VIENNA—The head of the United Nations' nuclear watchdog agency will make an unscheduled visit to Iran on Sunday, the agency said, an announcement that spurred speculation that Tehran may finally agree to let ...UN Nuclear Chief Will Go to Iran, Elevating TalksNew York TimesUN Nuclear Chief to Visit IranVoice of AmericaUN nuclear agency chief heading to IranCNN InternationalInternational Business Times -Al-Arabiya -China Dailyall 2,312 news articles »

UN Observers Dodge Bullets and Mockery in Syria - New York Times (blog)

Voice of AmericaUN Observers Dodge Bullets and Mockery in SyriaNew York Times (blog)Robert Mood, the Norwegian head of the United Nations military observer mission in Syria, speaking to reporters on Friday. At the end of a week in which the unarmed military observers sent to Syria by the United Nations were bombed and shot, ...Syria complains to UN about tourism downturn amid conflictReutersUN Observers Face Daunting Challenges in SyriaVoice of AmericaUN chief believes al Qaeda behind Syria car bombsChicago TribuneVancouver Sunall 928 news articles »

UN Security Council imposes sanctions on Guinea-Bissau coup leaders and key ... - Washington Post

Aljazeera.comUN Security Council imposes sanctions on Guinea-Bissau coup leaders and key ...Washington PostUNITED NATIONS — The UN Security Council voted unanimously Friday to impose sanctions on the leaders of last month's military coup in Guinea-Bissau and key supporters, demanding they reinstate the legitimate democratic government immediately.UN imposes travel ban on Guinea-Bissau coup leadersChicago Tribuneall 236 news articles »

Diplomats say UN experts report NKorea continues violating sanctions, citing ... - Washington Post

Aljazeera.comDiplomats say UN experts report NKorea continues violating sanctions, citing ...Washington PostUNITED NATIONS — An expert panel's report says North Korea continues to violate UN sanctions, citing possible attempts to ship arms to Syria and Myanmar and illegally import luxury goods, UN diplomats said Friday. Two Security Council diplomats, ...Diplomats: UN experts say NKorea violates sanctionThe Associated PressUN: N. Korea evades luxury ban to smoke, drink, drivemsnbc.comall 252 news articles »

New UN laws to protect farmers in land grabs - East African

New UN laws to protect farmers in land grabsEast AfricanBy PAUL REDFERN (email the author) THE UNITED Nations has introduced new rules which will protect poor farmers in Africa when large Western multinational companies buy their land. The issue is a growing concern in East Africa where thousands of acres ...and more »

UN envoy in Somalia concerned over violent clashes in Hargeisa - UN News Centre

UN News CentreUN envoy in Somalia concerned over violent clashes in HargeisaUN News CentreThe United Nations envoy in Somalia, Augustine P. Mahiga, today expressed concern over recent violent clashes in the northern city of Hargeisa, located in Somaliland, between Somaliland security forces and citizens which allegedly resulted in the ...and more »

UN Urges Sudan to Pull Troops from Abyei - Voice of America (blog)

Telegraph.co.ukUN Urges Sudan to Pull Troops from AbyeiVoice 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 Security Council demands Sudan withdraw from disputed regionChicago TribuneUN council calls for agreement on disputed Sudanese region, extends UN mission ...Washington PostUN council calls for Sudan agreementAtlanta Journal ConstitutionPakistan Daily Timesall 564 news articles »

G-8 Leaders Put Focus on Eurozone Crisis - TIME

CTV.caG-8 Leaders Put Focus on Eurozone CrisisTIMEBy AP / ANNE GEARAN and JIM KUHNHENN Saturday, May 19, 2012 (CAMP DAVID, Md.) — The United States and other members of the Group of Eight industrial nations agree that Europe's financial crisis must be addressed with a mix of growth and austerity ...Obama: G-8 leaders put focus on eurozone crisisAtlanta Journal ConstitutionG-8 leaders focus on European financial crisisAsbury Park PressG-8 leaders hope Greece remains in eurozoneFox Newsall 3,314 news articles »

UN harps on clean energy for Asian growth engine

At a United Nations forum in Singapore late last month, policy-makers were told that Asia needs clean energy to power sustainable and inclusive economic growth. Balancing sustainable development with high rates of economic growth requires agreement on a new energy compact for Asia and the Pacific.

Syria accuses Lebanon of "incubating" terrorists

UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - Damascus has sent a letter to the United Nations accusing some Lebanese areas of helping al Qaeda and the Muslim Brotherhood to take root along the Syrian border, adding to its criticism of Turkey and Libya for allegedly providing arms to Syrian rebels. "Some Lebanese areas next to the Syrian border are incubating terrorist elements from al Qaeda and the Muslim ...

United Nations lauds Nipawin project

Spencer Head stocks pudding and oatmeal bars on shelves at the Pineland Co-op, unaware he's become part of an international experiment.

Ban Discusses Global Issues With France's Foreign Minister

United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon met today with the Foreign Minister of France, Laurent Fabius, for talks which covered a range of issues on the global agenda.

UN urges strong support for Afghan forces

UNITED NATIONS — The United Nations has been urging participants at this weekend’s NATO summit to provide “predictable, massive, long-term support” for Afghanistan’s security forces to promote stability and ensure that ...

Road to development

You may have heard the United Nations Millennium Development Goals, or the UN MDGs, being frequently discussed in the media last week.

EU wants Greece to stay in euro area: Barroso

By Daniel Bases UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - The European Union will honor its commitments to Greece in an effort to make sure it remains within the euro area, but Athens, too, must meet its obligations ...

UN Envoy to Take Part in Regional Meeting on Mali

As part of the United Nations’ ongoing efforts to ensure the full restoration of constitutional rule in Mali and Guinea-Bissau, the Secretary-General’s Special Representative for West Africa, Said Djinnit, will participate in an upcoming regional meeting on the political crises in the two countries.

UN cites Filipino peacekeepers

The latest batch of Filipino peacekeepers in the Golan Heights received medals from the United Nations (UN) in recognition of their service to peace and security in the troubled Middle East region.

UN Envoy in Somalia Concerned Over Violence in Hargeisa

The United Nations envoy in Somalia, Augustine P. Mahiga, today expressed concern over recent violent clashes in the northern city of Hargeisa, located in Somaliland, between Somaliland security forces and citizens which allegedly resulted in the deaths on both sides.

U.N. Rights Commissioner Due in Zimbabwe to Assess Situation http://t.co/PinF6b3G

U.N. Rights Commissioner Due in Zimbabwe to Assess Situation http://t.co/PinF6b3G

We need a dolphin ambassador @ the United Nations in New York! This must happen so the Cetacean Nation has FULL representation! #Tweet4Taiji

We need a dolphin ambassador @ the United Nations in New York! This must happen so the Cetacean Nation has FULL representation! #Tweet4Taiji

La #MarchaYoSoy132 POR FAVOR FIRMEN ESTA PETICIÓN A LA ONU http://t.co/V3SEFMXa

La #MarchaYoSoy132 POR FAVOR FIRMEN ESTA PETICIÓN A LA ONU http://t.co/V3SEFMXa

@jovenesamlo Que piensan de esto?? Intervención de la ONU para evitar fraude electoral!! http://t.co/UPhomKKF

@jovenesamlo Que piensan de esto?? Intervención de la ONU para evitar fraude electoral!! http://t.co/UPhomKKF

Engaging and empowering #indigenous communities « Inside the United Nations http://t.co/qyr0xzms

Engaging and empowering #indigenous communities « Inside the United Nations http://t.co/qyr0xzms

UNITED NATIONS: Inspeccionar legalidad y transparencia en elecciones de México. Julio/01/12 http://t.co/GFQP2br5 #UN_DPA vía @causes

UNITED NATIONS: Inspeccionar legalidad y transparencia en elecciones de México. Julio/01/12 http://t.co/GFQP2br5 #UN_DPA vía @causes

UNITED NATIONS: Inspeccionar legalidad y transparencia en elecciones de México. Julio/01/12 #MarchaYoSoy132 http://t.co/n1iIn0IL

UNITED NATIONS: Inspeccionar legalidad y transparencia en elecciones de México. Julio/01/12 #MarchaYoSoy132 http://t.co/n1iIn0IL

@AMLO_si que piensan de esto?? http://t.co/UPhomKKF

@AMLO_si que piensan de esto?? http://t.co/UPhomKKF

UNITED NATIONS: Inspeccionar legalidad y transparencia en elecciones de México. Julio/01/12 http://t.co/cOZ8KnGa via @change

UNITED NATIONS: Inspeccionar legalidad y transparencia en elecciones de México. Julio/01/12 http://t.co/cOZ8KnGa via @change

NATO turns blind eye to Libyan collateral damage – Human Rights Watch http://t.co/YjxM5P4w

NATO turns blind eye to Libyan collateral damage – Human Rights Watch http://t.co/YjxM5P4w

Wallmonkeys Peel and Stick Wall Decals - United Nations Conference Copenhagen 3D Background - 60"W x 44"H Remova... http://t.co/LHnITunN

Wallmonkeys Peel and Stick Wall Decals - United Nations Conference Copenhagen 3D Background - 60"W x 44"H Remova... http://t.co/LHnITunN

UNITED NATIONS: Inspeccionar legalidad y transparencia en elecciones de México. Julio/01/12 http://t.co/UUD3cazi #UN_DPA vía @causes

UNITED NATIONS: Inspeccionar legalidad y transparencia en elecciones de México. Julio/01/12 http://t.co/UUD3cazi #UN_DPA vía @causes

This DC Conference is interesting, these landers r mixing so much they starting to look like the United Nations. I love my pplz #puresomali

This DC Conference is interesting, these landers r mixing so much they starting to look like the United Nations. I love my pplz #puresomali

RT @AthenaBelz: @SethGreen ive got my kids & grandkids covered& i wont rest until tabitha & my relatives r put 2 death & the united nations will back me up

RT @AthenaBelz: @SethGreen ive got my kids & grandkids covered& i wont rest until tabitha & my relatives r put 2 death & the united nations will back me up

RT @United_Ignited #Obama the Great DIVIDER!! Nations, Wealth, Gender, Religion, Class, Generations, Race.. #teaparty #Resist44 #tcot #For..

RT @United_Ignited #Obama the Great DIVIDER!! Nations, Wealth, Gender, Religion, Class, Generations, Race.. #teaparty #Resist44 #tcot #For..