Headlines at a glance


20 November, 2009

Palestinian children mark 20th year of UN rights treaty with video testimony

More must be done to tackle global ‘crisis’ of road traffic deaths, says Ban

Xenophobic attacks in South Africa draw condemnation from UN agency

Kenyan youth shoot for peace in UN-backed football ‘reconciliation contest’

Ensuring child rights still a challenge, 20 years after treaty – UN officials

Urgent aid needed to restore Indonesia’s quake-ravaged health services – UN

Industrialization will help Africa fully join world economy, says Ban

Libya and UN agency enter pact to boost food security, sustainable development

NEWSMAKER: UN disaster expert knows first-hand what Copenhagen failure could entail

As European population ages, UN body suggests ways to enhance senior lives

India’s all-female UN police unit serves as inspiration for Liberian women

Ban welcomes appointment of new European leaders

19 November, 2009

Ban to focus on climate change during Trinidad and Tobago visit

Welcoming progress, UN official urges more support for Sri Lanka’s displaced

Despite much progress, more must be done to protect children’s rights – UN

Cambodian troops arrive to bolster UN force in Chad, Central African Republic

UN confident of success at Copenhagen climate summit, with US on board

Number of poor in Latin America to rise by 9 million this year, says UN report

UN chief congratulates Afghan President on inauguration

Ban urges lawmakers to work with UN to pull developing countries out of recession

Aid agencies assisting hundreds of thousands of displaced Pakistanis – UN

UN blue helmets help passengers in DR Congo when plane overshoots runway

Lebanon: UN force commander confers with prime minister on security in south

Prisoner access to sanitation a human right, say UN experts on World Toilet Day

UN and Iraq agree on plan to boost governance, socio-economic development

Leaders of Rwandan rebel militia arrested for atrocities committed in DR Congo – UN

Spain doubles aid for UN food operation in Horn of Africa

18 November, 2009

Industrial development key to Africa's integration into global economy – UN official

UN humanitarian chief continues tour of Sri Lankan displacement camps

Independent UN probe into Bhutto killing meets with former Pakistani president

UN food summit ends without specific targets for ending global hunger

Following Iraqi presidential veto, Ban hopes elections can be held promptly

Potential Israeli settler violence threatens 250,000 Palestinians – UN report

SEAL THE DEAL: climate change aggravates gender inequality – UN

Security Council extends mandate of European peacekeepers in Bosnia

International inquiry into deadly Guinea crackdown begins work – UN

Anti-piracy efforts must deal with its root causes, says UN envoy for Somalia

UN report points to central role women play in efforts to fight climate change

Darfur: UN-African Union official highlights role of civil society in peace talks

Angola seeks UN aid to repatriate 60,000 nationals from DR Congo

UN, partners launch $13 million appeal for flood victims in El Salvador

Access to food still difficult for vulnerable Tajik families, reports UN

Tree-planting photos win UN environmental contest in Africa

17 November, 2009

Ban deplores Israeli decision to expand Jerusalem settlement

UN rights chief urges South Asian judges to facilitate access to justice for all

UN refugee agency calls for end to three-year detention of Lao Hmong

Property issues remain focus of UN-backed talks between Cypriot leaders

Latest round of UN-backed Darfur peace talks resumes tomorrow in Qatar

Ban names veteran British journalist as new spokesperson

UN, partners revise appeal for storm-hit Philippines upward to nearly $144 million

Mine blasts take terrible toll despite UN progress in eliminating explosives

Yellow fever vaccination drive to cover almost 12 million West Africans – UN

Women’s empowerment in Africa targeted at UN-backed conference

Green energy on rise across Africa but still lags behind other regions – UN

Over 117,000 displaced Bosnians kept from returning home by political disputes – UN

Top UN official visits camps housing Sri Lanka’s conflict-displaced

Violence against Kyrgyz woman rising despite legal restraints, UN expert says

Ordinary citizens can help world’s hungry billion through online UN campaign

UN report condemns trial in DR Congo military court over killing of journalist

UN tribunal clears two Rwandans accused of genocide, crimes against humanity

Security Council urges Malagasy leaders to hold elections, form Government

Top UN official stresses academia’s role in solving global problems

Security Council calls on UN forces to help protect civilians from Ugandan rebels



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