Headlines at a glance


10 February, 2012

General Assembly to discuss latest developments in Syria

Ban urges Sudan and South Sudan to make compromises on unresolved disputes

UN welcomes charges against army colonel over mass rapes in Guinea

Libya: UN calls for justice after killings of displaced persons

Ban urges dialogue in dispute over Falkland Islands (Malvinas)

UN invites countries to tune in for first World Radio Day

Spanish judge should not be prosecuted for doing his job, says UN rights office

UN-backed report warns of dangers of increasing electronic waste in West Africa

UN envoy calls on Israel to preserve health of Palestinian detainee on hunger strike

Blue economy needed to protect Mediterranean Sea and world’s oceans – UN official

UNESCO ready to boost assistance as Myanmar moves ahead with reforms

At least 11 Somalis perish in latest Gulf of Aden boat tragedy, UN reports

UN agency steps up aid delivery to refugees fleeing conflict in Mali

Asia-Pacific nations wrap up UN forum with plan to advance progress on AIDS targets

9 February, 2012

In meeting with Serbian official, Ban welcomes easing of tensions in northern Kosovo

UN official outlines priorities ahead of sustainable development summit

Security Council hears call for closer ties between UN and European security bloc

Global food prices rebound for first time in six months – UN

Senior UN official urges all sides in the Maldives to pursue dialogue

UN-backed marine expedition highlights impact of climate change in oceans

In South Sudan, work begins on UN-backed training centre for ex-soldiers

Wave of prison deaths in South America sparks alarm from UN human rights office

Rap artist 50 Cent visits Horn of Africa with UN food relief agency

Nuclear test ban treaty the focus of Ban’s visit to Austrian capital

UN wraps up year of forests by highlighting their social and economic value

Libya: UN welcomes adoption of electoral laws

UN official urges Syria to immediately end violations against children

8 February, 2012

UN official stresses need to boost peacekeeping operations in DR Congo

Haiti making progress on rule of law, but faces serious challenges – UN expert

General Assembly President calls for support for housing programme for Palestinians

Ban voices concern over outbreak of fighting in northern Mali

Serbia-Kosovo dialogue eases tensions, but challenges remain – UN official

UN human rights experts express concern about trial of prominent Spanish judge

Most workers in Afghan brick kilns are bonded child labourers – UN-backed survey

Ban welcomes launch of Darfur mechanism aimed at helping to resolve conflict

Criminal violence taking rising toll in Caribbean countries, UN report finds

South Sudan: UN agencies sound alarm on worsening food shortages

UN agency defending press freedom condemns murder of Pakistani journalist

Syria: UN and Arab League consider joint observer mission to try to stop killings



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